ELEV-HD 006: Talent Management

ELEV-HD 006: Talent Management

Course Number: ELEV-HD 006

Duration: One day

Course Description:

Every organization strives to build a workforce made up of highly skilled and talented individuals, and effective talent management makes this goal achievable. Because employees often represent an organization’s greatest investment, developing, retaining, and supporting talent is both a strategic and financial priority. Strong talent management practices not only enhance workforce capability but also attract high-quality new hires.

The Talent Management course explores how organizations can identify, develop, and retain top talent while reducing the costs associated with turnover, retraining, and performance gaps. Learners will examine performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, competency assessment, and development strategies that support long-term organizational success. Investing in talent management creates a competitive advantage that delivers sustained value over time.

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Explain the purpose and value of talent management
• Identify different types of talent, skills, and knowledge within an organization
• Apply performance management and feedback strategies to support employee growth
• Analyze succession and career planning approaches
• Implement strategies to improve engagement, development, and retention

Course Modules:

Module One: Getting Started

• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping matters
• The parking lot
• Course objectives

Module Two: Defining Talent

• Understanding talent management
• Recognizing types of talent
• Defining skills and knowledge

Module Three: Understanding Talent Management

• Guiding principles
• Importance and benefits
• Navigating challenges
• Key components of a winning strategy

Module Four: Performance Management

• Defining performance management
• Understanding benefits
• Maintaining employee motivation
• Case study

Module Five: Talent Reviews

• Using 360-degree feedback
• Talent calibration
• Sustaining an effective workforce
• Looking toward the future

Module Six: Succession and Career Planning

• Understanding succession planning
• Developing a comprehensive plan
• Implementing succession strategies
• Overcoming potential roadblocks
• Case study

Module Seven: Employee Engagement

• Building employee engagement
• Factors influencing engagement
• Engagement strategies
• Case study

Module Eight: Competency Assessments

• Defining competency assessment
• Implementation strategies
• Mapping progress toward goals
• Case study

Module Nine: Coaching, Training, and Development

• Setting clear goals
• Developing effective training options
• Providing constructive feedback
• Completing the development cycle

Module Ten: Do’s and Don’ts

• Talent management best practices
• Avoiding common pitfalls
• Key tips for success
• Case study

Module Eleven: Employee Retention

• Goal setting and motivation
• Understanding expectancy theory
• Exploring object-oriented theory
• Case study

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Insights from experienced practitioners
• Review of key takeaways
• Lessons learned
• Completion of action plans and evaluations

Build a stronger workforce for the future. Talent Management helps organizations attract, develop, and retain top talent while supporting performance, engagement, and long-term success. Join the course and begin strengthening your talent strategy today.