Talent And Knowledge Management

Talent and Knowledge Management is a comprehensive, application-focused textbook crafted to empower students, educators, HR practitioners, and organizational leaders with a deep and practical understanding of how talent and knowledge function as pivotal strategic assets in today’s dynamic business landscape. The book opens with a clear exploration of the fundamentals of talent, its significance in the new economy, the distinction between talent and knowledge workers, and the organizational processes involved in attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional performers. It further unpacks the structure of effective Talent Management Systems, offering substantive insights into competencies, performance management, potential assessment, and modern approaches to recruitment, engagement, and retention. A major emphasis is placed on Talent Planning, addressing succession management, cross-functional capability building, leadership development, budgeting, and value-driven talent strategies. The discussion on Return on Talent (ROT) equips readers with analytical frameworks to measure, enhance, and align talent investments with compensation structures and information systems. The Knowledge Economy modules explore the creation, capture, dissemination, and strategic management of knowledge within organizations. The concluding module integrates hands-on learning through executive interviews and focus group discussions, enabling readers to translate theory into meaningful organizational practice.