Talent & Human Resources 

How will we build and develop a team of staff members who are able to fulfill our mission? How will we develop an organizational culture that inspires and motivates staff members and maximizes impact on students and participants?

A strong talent management system enables an organization to attract, develop and retain high-performing employees. The Talent Framework below shows the key elements that make up the building blocks of an integrated system for talent management. The successful implementation of this system requires links between the different talent management elements and integration of these  elements into organization-wide processes.  It also requires that the Human Resources function serve as a strategic complement to functional  teams on talent management issues.

Talent Knowledge Framework

Organizational Elements

Talent management begins with a strong organizational culture that is geared towards creating an environment where a diverse group of staff can do their best work and thrive.  Workforce planning is a process taken on by senior leaders to define organizational structure in the context of its overall strategy, identify critical roles and analyze organizational skills gaps.  The information gathered in this process is then used to drive other talent management processes in the years ahead.

Employment Cycle Elements

The employment cycle is one of the most significant aspects of an organization's talent processes.  These elements--recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and compensation--directly touch employees throughout their experience with the organization.

 

Enabling Elements

Key to the overall success of the talent management strategy is the organization and employees' ability to learn and grow.  Equally foundational to an organization's talent strategy, are conistent HR processes--with or without dedicated staffing.