This is not a numbers game. Not a “we need four IT people,” or “ we need a new CFO.” To build, manage, and develop your talent, you need to start with your strategy, and focus on what skills and capabilities are needed. Every time your strategy is updated, you must understand how your organization and its needs have changed—and constantly re-calibrate your requirements for talent.

 

When it comes to talent and leadership, you have to be sure you are asking the right questions—questions such as, "Am I looking to find someone to fit with the current leadership team OR someone who can help that team evolve?"

 

We think of talent management as every leader's responsibility. As such, every leader across the organization needs to excel at it in order to redefine roles and identify gaps and needs.