Completely updated and revised, the latest edition of the classic book used around the world provides valuable insight to help you develop a comprehensive and unified plan for learning in your organization. The Strategic Development of Talent moves beyond HRD to apply the principles of strategic business planning to talent management, knowledge management and workplace learning, and it has been retitled to underscore this emphasis. Anyone who wishes to use talent to support organizational strategy—including CEOs, operating managers, and HR, HRD and WLP practitioners—will find this text both informative and practical. You’ll learn how to: Develop a vision for talent development

Formulate a purpose or mission

Analyze present strengths and weaknesses and future threats and opportunities

Assess needs

Benefit from environmental scanning

Choose and implement a strategy

Evaluate the overall effort The Strategic Development of Talent includes dozens of exhibits, a template to guide you through the process and a self-assessment instrument to determine your readiness.