Program Overview

The Nielsen Management Development Rotation Program (MDRP) is challenging 18 – 20 month program for talented high performing individuals. The primary objective of MDRP is to attract, train and develop the very best and brightest employees. Through special training, guidance and education, the program seeks to foster the development of future Nielsen managers/leaders and provide a continuous pipeline of new and emerging talent to the Nielsen organization. The framework design supports our Nielsen management competencies and our core values. The program is designed to develop a multi-skilled, multi-talented workforce through exposure to: our businesses, a variety of functional disciplines, and educational experiences.

Program Objectives/Organizational Benefits:

  • Source, attract, develop and retain high-potential new and emerging talent
  • Develop management competencies to provide a steady flow of individuals positioned for management roles
  • Increase diversity in future leadership roles
  • Promotes cross-divisional knowledge sharing which increases synergistic business opportunities
  • Increases the company’s competitive advantage by continually evolving our organizational capabilities

Participant Benefits:

  • Provides an efficient method to learn multiple aspects of the business
  • Provides an integrated and big picture view of The Nielsen Company
  • Accelerated development
  • Speeds up the assimilation process

 
  • Develops critical long-term networking opportunities
  • Enhances career development opportunities
  • Establishes a continuous cycle of learning

The Program is comprised of four major components:

  • Cross-Functional Rotation Assignments
  • Training and Development Activities
  • Team Projects
  • Mentoring