Chapter 25Integrating Coaching, Training, and Development with Talent Management

Kaye Thorne, Founder and Managing PartnerTalent Perspectives

Introduction

Talent development should not be about a few special people; it should be about maximizing everyone’s strengths, championing diversity, and encouraging creativity and innovation. Above all, it should be about working to create an environment where the organization buzzes with energy and people come to work anticipating a positive experience. “Talent is not a rare commodity; it is simply rarely released” should be the premise behind coaching, training, and development.

Organizations often try to set up talent management processes, but true success comes with the engagement of its employees’ ...

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