Authentic talent development in sociocultural context: interdisciplinary perspectives
European Journal of Training and Development
ISSN: 2046-9012
Article publication date: 21 March 2023
Issue publication date: 10 April 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to describe how the multidisciplinary studies in the special issue expand and enrich the framework of authentic talent development in sociocultural context.
Design/methodology/approach
The study presents a framework of authentic talent development in sociocultural context and identifies key themes from the seven interdisciplinary studies of the special issue to enrich and expand our understanding of sociocultural barriers to authentic talent development for individuals from low-income and minoritized communities, including women.
Findings
The studies included in the special issue illustrate several ways in which social identity ascription truncates the talent trajectory of individuals from low-income and minoritized groups. They also show how ascription processes can be mitigated through policy, reformed organizational structure and practice and growth fostering relationships.
Practical implications
The findings of this paper have implications for developing strategies to mitigate social identity ascription in talent development in the domains of public policy, schooling and the workplace.
Originality/value
The special issue brings together contributions from multiple disciplines to holistically understand the nature of social identity ascription in talent development across the life course. Collectively, the contributions identify a number of complimentary tools at several levels that might allow effective mitigation of social identity ascription processes, facilitating authentic talent development for individuals from low-income and minoritized communities.
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Acknowledgements
The author would like to thank Thomas Garavan for believing in and accepting this special issue as well as for his guidance and support throughout the process. Thanks to James Duggan who provided timely replies and very helpful guidance throughout the process. Finally, many thanks to each of the contributors to the special issue for their insightful work and participation in this project.
Citation
Debebe, G. (2023), "Authentic talent development in sociocultural context: interdisciplinary perspectives", European Journal of Training and Development, Vol. 47 No. 3/4, pp. 281-300. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-01-2023-0012
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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