Talent management: What is talent management and why is it important?

Author: Wendy Hirsh, a researcher and consultant specialising in the future-oriented aspects of people management.

Overview

This series of leading practice guides provides an introduction to talent management and a framework for the design and implementation of talent management in your organisation. Here, we consider how "talent management" can be defined and why it is of strategic interest to business and HR leaders.

Other guides in the series:

• Talent management: Getting started and formulating a strategy
• Talent management: Talent management for the whole workforce
• Talent management: Talent management for critical workforce groups or individuals
• Talent management: Accountability for effective talent management