Mapping talent development: definition, scope and architecture

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of talent development, define its scope and identify the issues involved in formulating talent development strategies in organisations.Design methodology approach - The paper reviews the relatively scant and fragmented literature on talen...

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Published in:European journal of training and development 2012-01, Vol.36 (1), p.5-24
Main Authors: Garavan, Thomas N, Carbery, Ronan, Rock, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Architecture
Basic Skills
Definitions
Educational Needs
Employees
Leadership
Leadership Effectiveness
Managerial Occupations
Managers
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Personnel Management
Secondary school students
Social Capital
Studies
Talent Development
Talent management
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Summary:Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of talent development, define its scope and identify the issues involved in formulating talent development strategies in organisations.Design methodology approach - The paper reviews the relatively scant and fragmented literature on talent development processes.Findings - The literature review revealed that talent development is usually discussed as part of a wider talent management process. The literature highlights issues concerning who is the talent to be developed, what competencies should be developed, who drives development, what is the appropriate pace of development and what is the architecture to support the development.Research limitations implications - The paper is solely theoretical in nature; however, it does identify gaps for further research.Practice implications - The paper raises a number of important questions that should be considered by organisations when they engage in talent development.Originality value - The paper contributes to a perceived gap in the literature and highlights the issues that come within the terrain of talent development.
ISSN:2046-9012
2046-9020
DOI:10.1108/03090591211192601