The Talent Age

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this document is to explore the dimensions, dynamics and implications of talent management in organizations. In order to do so, the document first seeks to clarify the nature of talent, identifying its key attributes, challenges and applications. The document then examines and develops approaches to talent management in organizations, and how to acquire, retain and leverage talent effectively. Design / methodology / approach: This document represents a theoretical review of talent, starting from the need to understand what it is, how to manage it, how and where to develop it in the organization. The document pays reference to existing literature related to talent, talent management and talent development, obtained from the database of the University Jaume I. Findings: The world of work has undergone dramatic and profound changes. As a consequence, in order to successfully overcome new challenges emerging across virtually all sectors and continue to yield growth, organizations must strive to attract, retain and develop talent in their ranks. The literature highlights the importance of organizational learning and new organizational models as enablers of commercial success. Originality / value: The document aims to unify and rationalize approaches to talent, talent management, organizational learning and new organizational models.