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In coming years, most companies will have to rethink their talent strategies. In addition to addressing shifting demographics, improving the performance of critical employees directly improves organizational performance. Organizations should look within for the critical skills required to execute the company's most important jobs. By developing, deploying, and connecting these people the right way, leaders can raise individuals' performances—and the performance of the entire organization.

Editor's note: In Focus is an occasional series that takes close looks at specific topics of importance to leadership and leaders.

Robin Athey is director of organizational performance at Deloitte Research, part of Deloitte Services LP. She holds ...

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