Research Report into talent management

Research into talent management activity

Rosie Rutherford, Director, Cymbiosis Consultancy Ltd.

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Contents
Executive summary

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Section 1

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Introduction and background to the project

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Introduction

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Integrating equality and diversity

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Leadership and talent management

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The project explained

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The policy context

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Defining talent management

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Exploring what is ‘talent’ and ‘talent management’

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Constructing a definition

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A review of talent management

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Why talent management?

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Talent mobility

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Management models and the impact of talent management.

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Organisational culture and talent management

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What does talent management involve?

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What does effective talent look or feel like?
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Presenting 6 key factors.

Section 4

Leadership and talent management

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Section 5

Summary and key drivers for talent management identified.

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Section 6

Recommendations for LSIS

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Ideas for future research

Bibliography and resources

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Executive summary
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) have commissioned this research as stage one of an expansive collaborative project on talent management. This is in recognition that effective talent management is a critical success factor for the future of the learning and skills sector, particularly in an economic climate that demands resilience and a willingness to be open to different perspectives and potential solutions.
Within this research there is an exploration of what is understood by the terms ‘talent’ and ‘talent management’, while considering the implications and outcomes for individuals and organisations when an inclusive or exclusive approach is taken. Equality and Diversity is therefore an integral part of the discussion and analysis, however this will be taken

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