Rethinking Talent Decisions : A Tale of Complexity, Technology and Subjectivity / Sharna Wiblen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wiblen, Sharna, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personnel management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (286 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Germany : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, [2024]

Summary:

Talent management is a linchpin of organisational triumph in our dynamic and swiftly evolving business world. As a key decision-maker, your capacity to craft astute talent decisions holds the potential to transcend your company from mere mediocrity to unparalleled excellence. However, brace yourself for a revelation: Many of your long-held convictions about talent may be profoundly flawed. What if we shared a secret that could revolutionise your perspective? What if the gateway to unleashing your team’s boundless talents resides within your thoughts and judgments? Imagine the possibilities if you could harness exponential outcomes by elevating the calibre of your decision-making. In ReThinking Talent Decisions, Sharna Wiblen, PhD, presents an uncomfortable truth: Talent decisions are always subjective. Drawing on examples from business, sports, movies and everyday interactions, Sharna emphasises the importance of understanding complexity and encourages deliberate, intentional, and informed decisions and conversations around talent. This indispensable guide will give you insight into: The Power of Personal Judgment: Learn how your own perspectives shape the today and the future of work. The Complexity of Talent Decisions: Recognise the critical need for key decision-makers to collectively define talent in your unique context. The Human Element: Understand how harnessing your mind can propel you, your team, and your organisation to new heights. Perceptions and Values: Learn how aligning perceptions and values can revolutionise your approach. A New Paradigm: Realise that talent management is a judgment-oriented endeavour. Navigating the Intersection of Talent and Technology: Delve into the world of technology systems and understand how they bolster and shape talent decisions in today’s digital age. ReThinking Talent Decisions is your secret weapon for achieving unparalleled success in the ever-competitive corporate arena. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a rising star, the wisdom within these pages will empower you to master the art and science of talent decisions.

Contents:

Intro

Advance Praise for Rethinking Talent Decisions

Acknowledgements

Contents

Prologue

Part 1: Introducing (Re)Thinking Talent Decisions

Chapter 1 A Tale of Complexity, Technology and Subjectivity

Chapter 2 Introducing the Cast

Part 2: (Re)Thinking Talent Decision Outcomes

A Tale of Complexity, Technology and Subjectivity in the Pursuit of Strategy and Knowledge

Chapter 3 Talent Decisions in the Pursuit of Strategy

Chapter 4 Talent Decisions In The Pursuit of Knowledge

Chapter 5 Our Tale End(INGS)

Part 3: (Re)Thinking Work, Technology and Talent Management

A Few Words Before We Commence This Part of Our Journey

Chapter 6 (Re)Thinking Work

Chapter 7 (Re)Thinking Technology and Digitalisation

Chapter 8 (Re)Thinking Talent Management

Part 4: (Re)Thinking Talent

A Few Words, and A Visualisation Exercise, Before We Continue On Our Journey

Chapter 9 (Re)Thinking Talent Meanings

Chapter 10 (Re)Thinking Talent Categories

Chapter 11 External Character's Talent Categories

Part 5: Negotiating Talent Decisions

From Theory to Negotiations in Work-based Contexts

Chapter 12 Scene 1: Negotiating Talent Meanings

Chapter 13 Scene 2: Negotiating Talent Identification

Chapter 14 Scene 3: Negotiating Talent Decision Systems

Part 6: Implications

Recognising the Strategic and Knowledge Implications

Chapter 15 Strategic Implications

Chapter 16 Knowledge Implications

Part 7: Conclusion

Chapter 17 Concluding Monologue

Endnotes

List of Figures

About the Author

Index.

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ISBN:

3-11-075632-3