Lisa Taylor
Lisa Taylor helps leaders redesign workforce systems for a world shaped by AI, longer working lives, and accelerating change. As Founder and CEO of Challenge Factory, Lisa works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to help governments, organizations, and executives confront a hard truth: today’s leadership pipelines and talent systems weren’t built for the conditions they now face.
Her work focuses on fixing Broken Talent Escalators® and rebuilding the structures that connect people, purpose, and productivity at scale. Grounded in the Five Drivers of Workforce Change™, Lisa translates global forces like longevity, technology, and shifting employment relationships into practical strategies leaders can act on immediately.
Lisa has advised national governments, influenced workforce policy, and guided multinational organizations through complex transformation. Her insights have been featured by The Globe and Mail, Forbes, and the OECD’s Future of Work reports, and she is a sought-after keynote speaker for leaders who need clarity, confidence, and direction in uncertain times.
The Talent Revolution
The definitive guide to maximizing workforce value.
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What people say about Lisa Taylor
“We loved Lisa’s combination of expertise and ability to relate. She understood our situations as CEOs. And, like a trusted ally, showed us how strong career management would boost our team members’ satisfaction and our companies’ ability to attract and maintain long-term relationships with them.”
“Lisa’s book turns thinking about the aging workforce on its head. It’s a must-read to tap the potential productivity of a truly intergenerational workforce and to make companies more profitable.”
“Lisa’s session… was a thought-provoking exploration of key drivers shaping the Future of Work, and I appreciated the interactive approach. The insights on the evolving social contract and the impact of different approaches in the changing world of work were particularly enlightening. Kudos to Lisa Taylor!”
“The way you delivered your presentations and facilitated the workshops were top notch. Notwithstanding how easy it is to get off track or off schedule with such an interesting topic being shared and discussed with such a diverse group, I was impressed at how you met everyone’s needs while achieving the aim and still keeping everything on schedule… Thanks again for an excellent session, and for your incredible work in supporting the Veteran community.”
“An incredibly poignant, inspiring address. You challenged the audience to consider a future they want for themselves, and that really resonated.”
“We live in this complex, ever-changing, interrelated, messy labour market—and the nimble way that Challenge Factory works reflects that and is in step with that in a really exciting way.”