With the rise in importance of integrated talent management systems, organizations must design an effective and holistic talent management system based on the company’s strategic directive and integrate it with other HR functions and processes. This course enables HR professionals to understand talent management systems, shed light on associated tools, and create their own.
Course Methodology
The majority of the course time will be allocated to workshops. Participants will analyze cases, explore and try tools, design competency and assessment frameworks, and lay the foundation for their company's talent strategy. Participants can bring along their tools and work on analyzing and amending those tools during the course.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Analyze the rationale underlying different talent management systems and their efficacy across diverse organizational contexts
Design an integrated talent management system according to company strategy
Develop competency frameworks to serve as the basis for talent review, acquisition, and development
Use valid tools and techniques to assess the potential of talents
Train, develop, and coach talents using a range of impactful development methods
Assess organizational readiness and develop a pragmatic road-map to establish an integrated talent management system
Target Audience
This course targets those in supervisory and managerial positions, including HR and talent management specialists with at least three years of corporate experience. More specifically, it is ideal for HR team leaders, HR managers, HR business partners, and line managers.
Target Competencies
The competencies targeted in this course are;
Talent management
Strategic thinking
Assessment and development centers
Performance management
Succession planning
Learning and development
Course Outline
How Companies Define Talent
The rationale behind talent management
The differentiation approach
The inclusive approach
Current challenges of talent management systems
Holistic and integrated talent management approach
Guiding Principles of Talent Management Systems
Strategy alignment
Implications on Talent Management Systems
Analysis of internal organizational environments
Strategy maps
Selection criteria
The language of competencies
Validity of assessment tools
Career development concepts
Internal consistency
Reliability of performance management systems
Compensation differentiation
Cultural fit and the importance of diversity
Talent Management System's First Pillar: Performance Management Systems
Quantitative versus qualitative performance management systems
Differentiation between performance and potential
Defining potential
Value system approach
Competency-based approach
Integrated approach
Talent Management System's Second Pillar: Talent Review
Identification and validation criteria
Assessing proficiency, ability, drivers, and personality
Assessment frameworks
Assessment and development centers
Assessment and development center activities
Talent Management System's Third Pillar: The Talent Management Program
Stages of career development
Integrated development and training approach
Stakeholders: The role of talents, management, and HR
Tracking progress
Coaching talents
Succession planning charts
Organizational Readiness and the Way Ahead
Assessing the readiness level of your organization