Talent identification and management refers to the ways that an organization spots talent and develops it.

Table of contents 1 Assess talent pool needs 2 Spot talent 3 Develop talent 4 Retain talent

Assess talent pool needs

• assess the capabilities present in the current members of the organization
• gauge the capabilities needed by the organization
• compare the two and determine the gaps

Spot talent

• identify individuals with leadership potential
• identify individuals with management potential
• identify subject matter experts (SME's) and key knowledge holders

Develop talent

• establish individual development plans

Retain talent

• establish recognition plans
• establish reward schemes