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Aha Moments in Talent Management by "Unleash greater potential from your talent by making people a top priority. Most executives would say that people are their most valuable asset; but even with the best intentions of putting employees first, companies can be held back by outdated policies. This business fable highlights 13 talent management principles, illustrating them in action at a fictional company with a charismatic and passionate Chief People Officer.'
Common Sense Talent Management by subtitle is "using strategic human resources to improve company performance"
Integrated Talent Management Scorecards by "Authors Toni Hodges DeTuncq and Lynn Schmidt, PhD use case studies from 18 top organizations to reveal methods and techniques for designing and implementing talent management initiatives - including workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, succession management, and engagement and retention - that positively impact the business. Learn how these organizations are using scorecards to demonstrate the value of talent management at the initiative, functional and organizational levels. This book will show you how to: •Design and implement talent management initiatives that will benefit the business. •Measure and evaluate talent management at the initiative, functional and organizational levels. •Create scorecards to show the impact of talent management on business results. •Benefit from the best practices of world-class organizations."
Managing Talent by "Drawing on original research, including interviews with senior executives in human resources, recruiters and headhunters, and people considered talented” within their organizations, this book outlines the way in which companies such as Ford, Goldman Sachs, Cisco, Diageo, Tesco, General Electric and HSBC are facing the challenge of recruiting and developing the talent they need. This book will also boost readers' own career prospects with practical ideas on how to change their organization’s perception of their potential."
Optimizing Talent by "Optimizing Talent is the must have book for every leader and manager looking to sustain the ultimate workforce. Linda and Paul show what works and what doesn't in talent initiatives to drive business outcomes. This book is a call to action to transform how you think about talent, how you develop and retain talent and how you measure the impact of talent initiatives on the bottom line."
Optimizing Talent Workbook by "The Optimizing Talent Workbook will guide you through a hands-on, practical application of what you learned from Optimizing Talent: What Every Leader Needs to Know to Sustain the Ultimate Workforce. Not only will you learn to apply the Optimizing Talent Framework in your organization, you'll find that we've expanded on the foundation of Optimizing Talent to include the incredibly valuable topics of talent branding and neuroscience, as well as case studies of companies that have used the framework to great success. The Optimizing Talent Workbook provides a step-by-step strategic implementation approach for developing and retaining the best talent whatever your business!"
Talent : making people your competitive advantage by 
Talent Management: Strategies for Success From Six Leading Companies by "Getting the most from the people in your organization is more important than ever. Talent Management delivers contributions from 10 authors, including in-depth case studies about six major organizations:
The Value of Talent by "In The Value of Talent Janice Caplan proposes a brand new inclusive approach to talent management which recognizes that to survive and prosper in this world, organizations require strategies that develop strengths, value diversity and encourage creativity across all levels of the organization. By applying the principles set out by the author, organizations will be able to help individuals achieve their aspirations whilst also addressing the gap between what the organization's capabilities are now and what will be required in the foreseeable future."
5 Critical Conversations to Talent Development by TD at Work Series
The Art and Science of Training by "Elaine Biech, one of the most highly regarded names in talent development, has set out to identify the perfect blend of content mastery and audience insight. The result is this highly informative book.The Art and Science of Training presents the science for learning and development, but it also emphasizes that training success lies in knowing what to do when things don't go as planned. Discover how top facilitators always put learners first, even when faced with exceptions to the rule—the unwilling learner, the uninformed supervisor, the inappropriate delivery medium, or the unmanageable performance challenge. And learn why you must understand people, not only content, to ensure consistently exceptional learning experiences. Science is both a body of knowledge and a process. Art is the expression of creativity and imagination. Where they intersect is the best way to help others learn and grow."
ATD Talent Management Handbook by "What you need to know to manage a workforce. The complex and ever-changing nature of today's—and tomorrow's—workforce demands that all involved in talent management rethink how to attract, engage, and grow future talent. This forward-looking handbook captures talent management's evolution from a series of transactions to a fluid process that includes talent development. With 20-plus chapters written by more than 30 contributors, the ATD Talent Management Handbook challenges you to think about the talent model of the future through the lens of different workforce models."
Basic Training for Trainers by TD at Work series
Measuring and Addressing Talent Gaps Globally by TD at Work series
Measuring and Maximizing the Impact of Talent Development by TD at Work series. ""In “Measuring and Maximizing the Impact of Talent Development,” Alec Levenson explains how a systems approach can increase the impact of talent development efforts. When leaders measure talent across the organization, they can eliminate the gaps between where the organization is and where it ought to be. In this issue of TD at Work, you will find: · a definition of the systems approach to talent development · a model for moving beyond measuring individual performance · advice for prioritizing talent development challenges · examples of how to take a systems approach to traditional talent development activities."
Real World Training Evaluation by "In Real World Training Evaluation, Patricia and Jack Phillips hone in on ROI in learning and development and outline a clear pathway to seamless and credible evaluation. Learn to avoid real world barriers that commonly get in the way of talent development initiatives. Earn the respect of senior management by showing bottom-line impact, including the ROI. And start describing program successes in quantitative, qualitative, financial, and non-financial terms to win over crucial stakeholders."
Training As a Strategic Business Partnership by TD at Work series
Succession Planning for Managers and HR by "Authored by talent development experts Wanda Piña-Ramírez and Norma Dávila, this workbook highlights the importance of knowledge transfer in a time of fierce competition for talent, an aging workforce, and a critical shortage of people with the right set of skills. Indispensable for the CEO as well as the small business owner, Passing the Torch presents stories from the boardroom to the family-owned bakery, and from the car dealership to the beach resort hotel. This is a book for all with a stake in maintaining the livelihood of a business and contains templates to guide you through the seven steps of the succession planning life cycle. In this book, you will learn: •why all companies, regardless of industry or size, must create a succession plan •how to create a business case to guide your company through the succession planning life cycle •how to identify key positions and retain key people in your company."When searching for articles in ABI/INFORM and in Business Source use the subject Talent management (The process of developing, training, and retaining new workers and attracting highly skilled workers)
