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Talent Management: Hiring And Developing Engaged Employees, Chuck O'Bryan, Anne Marie Casey
Talent Management: Hiring And Developing Engaged Employees, Chuck O'Bryan, Anne Marie Casey
Anne Marie Casey
Talent management, which includes intentional work design, leadership development, and employee engagement, is a growing trend in the world of commerce, both domestically and globally. This article provides a review of the literature on talent management and explores ways in which this human resource management concept might be applicable to higher education and libraries.
Case Study 9.2: Talent Transfer, Lisa Gowthorp
Case Study 9.2: Talent Transfer, Lisa Gowthorp
Lisa Gowthorp
Elite athletes spend many years in order to reach the standard required for success in the international sporting area. Sports where technique and skill are crucial, such as gymnastics, often require even more years of training and commitment to reach an international standard. Elite gymnasts commence training as young as 7 years of age, with a full-time training programme of up to 7 hours a day by the age of 10 or 11. It is not until the age of 16-18 years that they are at at the senior international competition level.