The Talent Management Principles

1.  People are your organization’s most valuable asset. Behave as if you believe this to be true every day.

2.  The most important job of a manager is to oversee the talent in an organization. The best way to achieve results is to hire, develop, engage, and retain good people.

3.  Having better people is the best source of competitive advantage, so attracting top talent is a top priority. Be willing to do whatever it takes to bring in top talent. Do not let your own policies prevent you from hiring exceptional people.

4.  The job of manager requires specific skills and abilities. Promotion should be based on the ability to do the next job, not performance in the current job. Good performance should be rewarded ...

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