The discipline of talent management has become established as an essential component of HR strategy. This course briefly takes account of the established best practice in talent management and then examines its associated limitations and the opportunities for more progressive strategies. Participants then have the opportunity to develop practical implementation plans for their own organisations.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• understand how leading institutions and other authorities are defining the talent management discipline
• explore some of the more radical approaches being adopted by progressive organisations
• explore the links between talent management, positive psychology and performance
• share new creative ideas on talent management with other senior practitioners and managers
• define the immediate and medium term benefits of maximising the use of talent in organisations
• affirm the importance of leadership and corporate philosophy in establishing a talent-centred culture
• design a progressive strategy for talent management in your own organisation.