Session
From Predictive Insight to Workforce Action
How to turn analytical signals into talent decisions that leaders can challenge, own and act on.
PAWorld26 NYC · 4–5 November 2026 · New York City
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About this session
A workforce prediction is not itself a decision. Lily Maissen, joined by Helen Friedman, examines the journey from analytical question and predictive evidence to interpretation, alternatives and implementation. Explore how to distinguish what a model supports from what remains uncertain, and how leaders can take ownership of an informed talent decision.
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish a prediction from a workforce recommendation.
- Identify uncertainty that matters to the proposed action.
- Clarify the owner and evidence needed to implement a talent decision.
This session will explore
- The connection between an analytical question, predictive evidence and interpretation.
- What model results support and which uncertainties matter to the decision.
- Alternatives, implementation choices and human decision ownership.
Context
A prediction does not determine what an organisation should do. Moving from insight to action requires an understanding of uncertainty, available alternatives and who is responsible for the resulting choice.
Speakers and contributors
Lily MaissenPresenterHead of People Analytics & InsightsRegeneron
Helen FriedmanCo-presenterCo-Founder & CEOMerit Analytics Group