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Talent management: making it real

Ian Cunningham (Ian Cunningham is at the University of Sussex)

Development and Learning in Organizations

ISSN: 1477-7282

Article publication date: 20 February 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

To explore ways in which organizations can take a systemic stance on talent management.

Design/methodology/approach

The article is based on work done in a variety of organizations plus research in HR functions.

Findings

The need is for a systemic approach to talent management. Just focusing on talent acquisition is misguided and unhelpful.

Practical implications

The article has real practical implications for leaders/managers and learning and development professionals in setting up a functional strategy for talent management.

Originality/value

The article will be of value to managers and learning specialists who are involved in talent management strategy.

Keywords

Citation

Cunningham, I. (2007), "Talent management: making it real", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 4-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280710727307

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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