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Staying Relevant: The Evolution
of Talent Management Practices
at Bank of America
Presented by
Mr. Brian Fishel
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Leadership Development
brian.fishel@bankofamerica.com
As the Operating Environment & Business Strategy
                          Evolved So Too Has Leadership Development
                                    2001-2008                 2008-2010                      2010 -

                              GROWTH                     ECONOMIC                     GLOBAL
Our Business

                              THOUGH                       CRISIS                     ORGANIC
                                                        New regulations and
                            ACQUISITIONS                 restricted business
                                                                                      GROWTH
                              Acquisitions and new           operations            Simplify, rethink, and
                             revenue opportunities                               manage risk in a customer-
                                                                                  driven, regulated global
                                                                                       environment

                                                         Respond to
Leadership Development

                          Delivered standard,                                     Fundamentally
                          best-in-class talent       regulatory requests       repurpose what we do
                             management                                              Culture
                         processes to integrate       Focus on back to         Organizations / teams
                                                           basics              Leaders & teammates
                            companies and
                                leaders

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VISION       Step 1: Understand the company’s strategy

                        To become the world’s finest financial services company
PRINCIPLES
OPERATING

                                                   Fortress        Deliver       Clean up       Best place
                   Customer-      Operational
                                                   balance       shareholde       legacy        for people
                     driven       excellence
                                                    sheet          r value        issues         to work

                   Serve 3 groups of customers – individuals, companies and institutional investors

                   Deliver all business for all customers in the U.S.; deliver our GWIM, GCIB and
                    GBAM businesses around the world
     STRATEGIES

                   Deliver franchise on an integrated basis to meet the needs of these customers

                   Create and preserve long-term relationships with these customers with a proper
                    value exchange for our services and products

                   Conduct our business so that we produce consistent long-term returns for our
                    owners, fulfill the needs of our customers and create opportunities for our Associates
Step 2: Declare How Leadership Development
 Will Work with the Business
Key Principles
1.   The businesses’ strategies and priorities drive every product and service
     that we deliver.

2.   Build simple and easy to use solutions…We will work with the
     businesses to create solutions which are practical and easy to
     understand and use.

3.   Balance enterprise requirements with responsive business solutions …
     We will establish enterprise-wide standards and principles and work with
     the businesses to enable the appropriate level of flexibility in execution.

4.   Generate leadership commitment... Starting with our CEO, we will
     ensure continuous executive level commitment and sponsorship in
     everything we do.

5.   Deliver value-added solutions… We will measure our return on the
     impact and value to the business based on the relative time and
     resources invested.
Step 3: Prioritize Leadership Development’s
    Value to the Company

        STRATEGIES            MEASURES                 OUTCOME

                           Post re-org
                            evaluation               Bank of America
                           Team effectiveness        has a common
                           Associate                  set of values
                            satisfaction and         and a sufficient
                            engagement                  amount of
                           Stability of talent in   leaders capable
                            business critical            of driving
                            roles                     profitability and
                           Diversity & inclusion        achieving
                           Top talent retention        sustainable
                           Replacement depth             results.

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Step 4: Make it Easy for the Business to
  Work With You …
      Level                     Description                           Involvement / Examples
      Level 1         Provide web-site links or email
Distribute Tools &    published versions of tools and              Minimal enterprise involvement
   Resources                    templates
                                                            e.g., send tools from the website or samples
    Level 2              Recommend an additional                  of completed work efforts/ external
Refer Resources      resource (internal or external) that                    benchmarks
  & Follow Up             can help to meet a need

     Level 3                                                      Moderate enterprise involvement
  Extra Pair of       Provide advice on front-end use
                                                                 e.g., consult on how to conduct an
     Hands /          of resources; provide help, and
                                                            organizational assessment, assist in building
                                 follow up
Over the Shoulder                                              the process and approach, and provide
                                                              advice on implementation and progress
    Level 4                                                 Moderate to extensive enterprise involvement
                      Work with LD team member to
   Partner in          design or manage appropriate
                                                             e.g., help guide a specific component of a
  Managing the        interventions to support project
                                                            project – help support job redesign efforts for
     Work            and coach throughout (if needed)
                                                              an broader organizational design project
    Level 5            Lead all aspects of an project             Extensive enterprise involvement
                     based on client’s business needs
   Lead Work
                        and expected deliverables             e.g., cultural assessment and integration
Step 5: Deliver a Prioritized and Integrated
      Talent Management Game Plan
                                                                                       Executive Sponsorship
                                                           Executive     Management      Talent                    Enterprise                Perf.             Associate             On                Culture &
                                                          Development    Development    Planning                     360°                    Mgmt.              Survey             Boarding             Values

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Customized / Individualized
                                                           CEO DRs &
                                                            Select Sr.
                                                              Ldrs
                                                CEO
                                       100      Sponsor
                                                           Enterprise
                                                           Top Talent

                                                                                           Band 1-3/4 Associates
                                      30-40
                                        585

                                                                                                                       Band 1-4 Associates
                                        650

                                       5,500

                                                                                                                                              All Associates

                                                                                                                                                                                      All Associates
                                                                                                                                                                  All Associates

                                                                                                                                                                                                          All Associates
                                      28,000

                                      125,000

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Group-based for Scale
                                      135,000

Numbers are rounded and approximate
                                                            Organizational Effectiveness
Core Values
Core Values
 Values are fundamental beliefs a company holds true. They clarify who we
 are, what we believe and how we conduct ourselves to achieve our goals.
Provide basis for how people/groups conduct business, perform work, interact internally & externally

Give company both strong sense of identity & thread of continuity that binds the people together

Serve as a “bridge” between past, present and future

Written in a way that is relevant across lines of business and geographies, and that are actionable
and inspiring to teammates
                    Alignment
Core Values: A Deliberate Approach to
Driving Adoption

 We will communicate about our strategy and our values together: strategy outlines
  the “what” and the values help define the “how”

 We will take a cascading approach to communicating the vision, operating
  principles, strategy and values ensuring everything stays connected and aligned

 Senior leadership will be visible in their support, adoption and advocacy of the
  purpose, vision, operating principles and core values, incorporating them into their
  own LOB strategies, management practices and communications

 Integrated enterprise and LOB execution is essential for associate adoptions and
  engagement over time
  • Enterprise communications delivers overarching messages to all teammates through
    enterprise communications channels
  • Enterprise leadership development builds tools and resources for broad use across LOBs
  • Lines of business create and execute tailored strategies and roll out plans that address their
    unique needs
Core Values: A Deliberate Approach to
Driving Adoption

Superior
                                                                     Application
                                                                     “know-how”

                                              Understanding             Adopt & Use
                                              “know-why”
     Business Results

                                                  Align Behaviors
                        Awareness
                        “know-about”

                              Communicate &
                                 Sponsor

Current

                        Low                     Adoption Over Time                 High
Bank of America Core Values
We are Bank of America – teammates serving customers, clients, communities
and shareholders through all of our businesses around the world.

Together we:
►Deliver   for our customers, clients and shareholders
We share a passion for winning and serving the financial needs of individuals, corporate clients and
institutional investors. We believe that disciplined execution will lead to sustainable and long-term
performance.

►Trust   in our team
We work together around the globe to deliver the entire franchise to all our constituents. We strive to
be consistent and straightforward in our interactions.

►Embrace     the power of our people
We value our differences – in thought, style, cultures, ethnicity and experience – understanding that
diversity and inclusion are good for business and make our company stronger.

►Act   responsibly
We are aware that our decisions and actions affect people’s lives every day. We hold ourselves
accountable for the disciplined management of risk and for doing the right thing.

►Promote     opportunity
We are committed to helping each other achieve our potential in order to build a better future for
ourselves and the customers, clients, communities and shareholders we serve.
Enterprise Leadership Models
Leadership Expectations Have Evolved with
   the Business

       1995                 1998                2001                  2011

• Separate models    • Enterprise         • Ken Lewis          • “New” Company
  for each line of     leadership model     becomes CEO
  business             introduced to                           • Brian Moynihan
                                          • New model
                       accelerate the                            announced as CEO
                                            introduced to
                       NationsBank/BoA
                                            reinforce new
                       merger                                  • Leadership models
                                            vision and
                                            communicate new      to reinforce new
                                            expectations for     vision, operating
                                            success              principles, core
                                                                 values, and
                                                                 expectations for
                                                                 success

                                                               • Need to simplify to
                                                                 make globally
                                                                 relevant
Enterprise Leadership Models… Articulating
Expectations at All Levels

                          Individual Contributor   Mid-Level   Senior Leader

 Customer/Client Focus              •                 •             •
 Business Acumen                    •                 •             •
 Risk Management                    •                 •             •
 Operational Excellence             •                 •             •
 Teamwork                           •                 •             •
 Personal Courage                   •                 •             •
 Adaptability                       •                 •             •
 Lives Our Values                   •                 •             •
 Influence                                            •             •
 Talent Management                                    •             •
Enterprise Leadership Models… Expectations
            Evolve By Level (e.g., Business Acumen)
            Individual Contributor                               Mid-level                               Senior Leader

                                                         Demonstrates                                  Sets Strategic
            Knows the Business
                                                        Business Acumen                                  Direction

        •    Demonstrates relevant knowledge        •   Understands the organization’s          •   Leverages deep financial acumen
             of the bank’s products and services        overall strategies and how the              to create competitive plans for
                                                        business operates                           growth
        •    Understands what drives success in
             his/her line of business               •   Understands what drives success in      •   Exhibits a thorough understanding
                                                        the business                                of the organization’s global market
        •    Keeps current regarding the                                                            position, capabilities and
             policies, practices, trends and        •   Demonstrates financial acumen and           challenges
             technology affecting the bank and          knowledge of the bank’s products
             his/her line of business                   and services and their value            •   Transforms the business by
                                                        proposition for customers/clients           fostering an environment that
        •    Understands how decisions made                                                         questions the status quo
             in his/her line of business may        •   Transfers knowledge of the
             impact other lines of business             business to others                      •   Proactively identifies opportunities
                                                                                                    to reinvent, grow and add value to
                                                                                                    the business

                                                                                                •   Communicates a compelling sense
                                                                                                    of purpose and creates excitement
                                                                                                    about the future
Deliver for our customers, clients & shareholders ■ Trust in our team ■ Embrace the power of our people ■ Act responsibly ■ Promote opportunity
► Bank of America Senior Leader Model

Deliver for our customers, clients & shareholders ■ Trust in our team ■   Embrace the power of our people ■ Act responsibly ■ Promote opportunity
Talent Planning
Talent Planning Process
ORGANIZATIONS
                Business Priorities          Range of Potential
                                              Decisions and
                Organizational Structure       Commitments

                Talent Requirements        Organizational Plans
                                             • Restructuring
POSITIONS                                    • Hiring
                Scope & Responsibilities     • Macro skill
                                               development
                Role Criticality
                                             • Diversity and Inclusion
                Acquisition /
                Replacement Plans          Talent Movement
                                             • Promotions
                                             • Expansions
INDIVIDUALS     Performance                  • Top grades

                Development/Movement       Top Talent
                Potential / Fit in Role      • Skills/training
                                             • Increased exposure
                Top Talent                   • Certifications
                Retention                    • Assignments
Draft as of 3/21/2011

         Talent Planning Process Overview
         A core business process and critical component of overall talent management efforts at
         Bank of America used to ensure:
            • most critical roles in the organization are held by the most capable leaders
            • the organization is developing a pipeline of leaders with the values, knowledge, skills, & ability to
              execute today’s and tomorrow’s business priorities

                                CEO Reviews
                                                                                                 Target population: CEO 2- and 3-deep leaders
                                                                                                  (Approximately 1000 people)

                                                                                                 24 meetings in total (12 in spring; 12 in fall)
                                             Legal
                                Risk

                                                                                       GWIM
                          T&O

                                       CFO

                                                                                 GCB
                                                                          GB&M
                                                            CSBC
           Audit

                                                                   HL&I
                                                     GS&M
                   GHR

                                                                                                 Replacement planning discussions for
                                                                                                  approximately 200 roles

                                                                                                 Target population: CEO 3- and 4-deep leaders
                                                                                                  (Approximately 7500 people)

                                                                                                 Organization overviews collected on more than 75
                         LOB Talent Planning                                                      organizations
                              Meetings
                                                                                                 Replacement planning discussions for approximately
                                                                                                  1000 roles

20   Confidential Treatment Requested by Bank of America Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act
Executive Development
Executive Development Game Plan

     Objective
     To provide differentiated world-class development solutions to a select number
     of senior leaders of Bank of America in order to enhance their performance in
     current role while assessing their readiness and developing their capabilities to
     take on different opportunities in the longer-term.

     Approach
     Leverage existing routines / events
     Use mix of internal and external expertise
     Drive integrated development using a combination of assessment, exposure,
     education and learning, and coaching and experiences
     Focus on real business issues that are globally relevant to the individual, their
     Line of Business, and the Enterprise

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Executive Development Game Plan
    An integrated and customized for targeted individuals and groups of top talent

       1. Key Stakeholder Reviews                          1.   BOD Meetings/ Presentations
       2. Role Based Assessments                           2.   BOD 1-on-1s
                                                           3.   CEO Retreat
       3. 360 Survey
                                                           4.   Sr. Mgmt. Mtgs./ Presentations
       4. Individual Performance
          Management                                       5.   1-on-1s
                                                           6.   Talent Planning Reviews

        1. Sr. Mgmt Roundtables
                                                           1. 1 on 1 Development Coach
        2. Skill Building Sessions
                                                           2. Technical / Business Coach
        3. Targeted Business Topic
           Sessions                                        3. Assignment Management

        4. Leadership Forums                               4. External Memberships
                                                              (boards, community orgs.)
        5. CEO “Top 200” Meetings
        6. External Education & Events

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Management Development
Curriculum
First Time Manager Curriculum

 Goal:
 Create a consistent, repeatable and scalable enterprise approach to developing
 first-time managers that complements existing line of business and regional
 learning and development activities and differences .

              From…                                            To…

 Vendor created content                    Internally designed content and “certified”
                                             facilitators
 Numerous self-paced online learning
  courses                                   Blended solution with self-paced, VILT and
                                             Classroom components
 US-only focus
                                            Global delivery model
 Minimal line of business
  flexibility/customization                 Lines of business can customize /add-on

 Manual enrollment and tracking            Robust online site (Manager Development
                                             Center) with easy to use tools and resources

                                            Enterprise-level enrollment and tracking
First-time Manager Program
    Participant Identification Process Overview

0   1       2        3       4      5       6     7   8   9   10   11   12+
Organization Effectiveness
Organizational Effectiveness
Objective:
To provide high quality, organizational effectiveness solutions that drive business outcomes and
    accelerate business transformation. We do this by providing a centralized, enterprise-wide
    group that:
    1. Defines and deploys core organizational effectiveness and associate adoption
       methodologies, processes, and tools
    2. Supports critical LOB project work needed to drive business transformation
    3. Builds learning solutions to increase proficiency in critical competencies

Scope:
•    Deployed to identify /solve complex organizational issues with significant size, scope,
     enterprise impact.
•    Focused on diagnosis of systemic organizational issues
•    Embedded in the business through partnerships with the HR on key LOB initiatives.
•    Chartered to develop and deliver tools and training to build capabilities in the areas of
     Organizational Assessment, Organizational Design, Team Effectiveness, and Culture
     Assessment.
Organization Effectiveness - Methodologies,
          Processes & Tools
                                                         • Design Criteria
                                                         • Structural
                                 Available Sites           Options                   Sample Tools
                                                         • Designing an
                                                           Effective Matrix

                                                                     • Org Assessment
                                                                       Business Case
                                                                     • Sample Report
    Cover my                                                         • Executive
    name                                                               Summary

                                                                         • Team
                                                                           Development
                                                                           Survey
                                                                         • Team Project
                                                                           Charter

                                                                     • Culture Survey
                                                                     • Assessment
                                                                       Report
                                                                     • Culture
                                                                       Sustainment Plan

         A comprehensive web-based system that
         enables HR professionals to diagnose business       • Stakeholder
         issues and design/implement solutions that            Analysis
         enhance organizational effectiveness.               • Communications
                                                               Plan
                                                             • Change Adoption
                                                               /Sustainment
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Summary & Lessons Learned
How Leadership Development Has Evolved to
         Meet Changing Demands
        Past                                    Current

       Trying to             Focus          Focusing on the
     develop “all”                            “top of the
      associates                                house”

      Individual         Development        Organizations
       Leaders                               and teams

       Executing            Delivery        Consulting with
       processes                             the business

                           Structure            Flexible
    Line of Business
                                               resources

        Narrow
                        Functional Skills   Broad, versatile
                                               and deep

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Lessons Learned

 Always lead with a commercial mindset

 Ensure executive sponsorship for everything you do

 Know who your “clients” are and contract with them OFTEN

 Stockpile expertise, but don’t be the “expert”

 Be practitioners --- broad thought-leaders and partners to the
  business

 Be flexible, responsive and nimble … ready to deploy on a minutes
  notice

 Report and market your results … demonstrating where and how
  value was added
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