Four questions every leader needs to ask about talent management. Issue 2 (4th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kinley, Nik; Ben-Hur, Shlomo
• Is Part Of: Strategic HR review. Volume 13:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 63
• Page End: 68
• Publication Date: 2014-02-04
• Subjects: Measurement -- Assessment -- Talent management -- Data -- Analytics -- Talent intelligence; Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.305
• DOI: 10.1108/SHR-09-2013-0092
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1475-4398

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The authors aim to examine the use of talent intelligence – the understanding that businesses have of the skills, expertise and qualities of their people – within talent management strategies. Design/methodology/approach: – The authors combine their field work and research expertise to understand the use of talent intelligence and its effectiveness, and how this can be improved upon. Findings: – Beneath the succession plans and talent pools, talent management is built upon the foundation of talent intelligence. It is the basis of every people decision that organizations make. Yet there is evidence that this basic foundation of talent management is broken. Originality/value: – The authors look at why talent intelligence is not being used to its potential, and explore what businesses can do to rectify the matter. Four practical steps are shared to help HR professionals assess the quality of their organization's talent intelligence.