Reimagining Talent

The world over, boards, CEOs, CHROs and top managements are united in their belief that managing talent is one of the most important aspects of running any business. And yet there seems to be no clarity on what constitutes 'talent' and how one should identify and nurture it. Traditional tools such as bell curves, nine-block grids, potential assessments, etc., often create more frustration than clarity among employees. At the same time, organizations struggle to identify the 'right' talent and retain them in an environment marked by high volatility and low engagement. Reimagining Talent challenges and demystifies many of the long-held assumptions about talent in the corporate world. At the very heart of this book is a groundbreaking talent architecture arrived at through solid research and interviews with employees and senior leaders from corporates across diverse regions, including India, the United States of America, Japan, the Middle East, Romania, the United Kingdom and Germany. It introduces a practical road map-the Three Cs of Talent Enablers: Culture of Oneness, Competitive Adaptability and Complexity-to help organizations move beyond outdated practices and embed genuine talent management into their core business strategy. Grounded in real-life examples and credible research, Reimagining Talent demonstrates how organizations and employees can unlock their full potential, and help both individuals and businesses grow collectively.