Discussion: Evolution of Talent Management
The definitions of talent and talent management have evolved over years of transitions from focusing only on upper-level leadership and executives to address the development needs of all employees in order to support the strategies and needs of the organization. In this Discussion, you will examine current and past perspectives on the topics of talent and talent management, and then discuss your perspective on the implications of how organizations view Talent and talent management. Be sure to support your posts with appropriate references.
You will post a cohesive and response based on your assigned academic readings and research this week that addresses the following:
• How have the definitions of talent and talent management evolved to current-day thinking? Compose what you believe are the best definitions for each.
• Discuss whether you think it makes a difference how organizations define talent and talent management, or whether it is just semantics.
Be sure to cite examples from this week's readings or others you find in the Library or elsewhere to support your claims. Also, review the Discussion Rubric before and after you create your draft and before you enter it the Discussion Forum.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.
Reading
Silzer, R., & Dowell, B. E. (Eds.). (2010). Strategy-driven talent management: A leadership imperative. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 1, "Strategic Talent Management Matters"
This chapter explores the importance of talent management. It discusses the business outcomes and strategic values that talent management can have for an organization.
Chapter 2, "Building Competitive Advantage Through Integrated Talent Management"
This chapter defines talent management. It discusses integrating talent within the organizational strategy in order to gain a competitive advantage.
Johnson, M. (2010). Honing a talent for retaining talent. Financial Executive, 26(5), 20-24
King, J. (2010). IT Careers 2020. Computerworld, 44(16), 14-19.
Ready, D. A., & Conger, J. A. (2007). Make Your Company a Talent Factory.