Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-300) and index.

The systematic management of executive talent is a key strategic challenge for most large corporations. This is an emerging field and, consequently, there is a lack of consensus about what is involved and a variety of approaches have been adopted. In Developing Executive Talent Jonathan Smilansky, Ph.

What is this Book About? -- The Importance of Talent Management for Long-term Business Success -- An Overview of Talent Management Processes -- Using Strategic Business Objectives to Drive Talent Management Efforts -- Talent Management in Critical Jobs -- Managing Succession -- Talent Scouting in the External Environment -- Systematic Processes for Identifying Future Executive Talent and Assessing Potential -- Career Paths -- Developing Executive Capability -- Breaking Down Silos that are Barriers to Effective Talent Management -- Talent Management and Diversity -- Employer Branding and Talent Management -- Integrating Talent Management with Other Human Resource Processes -- How About Exceptional Performers? -- Building Support at the Top -- How do I Manage my Own Career? -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- A Recommended Approach to Talent Management and Succession Planning.

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