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Effective Talent Management & Development

Dr. Curtis Odom

Offers students an opportunity to obtain the insights, frameworks, and tools to effectively manage and develop talent in teams and organizations. Also explores promotion and cross-functional systems that strengthen the organization as well as retention strategies to promote and reward high-quality talent. Managing and developing talent is one of the top three issues on the minds of CEOs from around the world. In fact, CEOs cite managing and developing their leadership talent as the issue that is most important to the future success of their business but that their organizations are least capable of addressing effectively. Offers students an opportunity to engage in various activities intended to illustrate and practice the skills involved in implementing talent management systems.

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Syllabus

Basics of Talent Management
In this module you will learn about the essential questions that face leaders as they attempt to implement the Global Talent Management system into their organization. You will also learn about the difference between operational and strategic talent management and begin orienting yourself to the kinds of advantages you can build when managing human capital.
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The Global Talent Management Framework
In this module, you will learn about some key tools used within the GTM framework: the environmental scan, how to prioritize risk, and how to align your talent management activities with workforce planning.
Diving Deeper into Talent Management Practices
This module continues the deep dive examining an organization's talent management practices, starting with profiling: how do we know where we are in the process of strategic workflow planning? Only when we know the current state can we proceed to plan for the future.
Putting Talent Management Into Action
This module focuses on the actions you can take as a leader to manage your talent pipeline. Beginning with gap analysis, you will learn about action planning, wrapping up the module with a lesson on virtual global teams.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Taught by Dr. Curtis Odom, who are recognized as experts in talent management
Goes beyond operational and strategic talent management, exploring promotion, cross-functional systems, and retention strategies
Relevant to leaders and managers of all levels responsible for implementing talent management systems
Uses tools like the environmental scan and risk prioritization to align talent management with workforce planning
Provides hands-on activities for practicing talent management skills
Requires some background knowledge in human resource management or organizational development

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Effective Talent Management & Development with these activities:
Review Organizational Management Best Practices
Prepare for course by refreshing knowledge of the fundamental principles, frameworks, and practices within Organizational Management.
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  • Review books and articles on Organizational Management best practices
  • Attend a workshop or webinar on Organizational Management
  • Create a mind map or concept table summarizing key principles and practices
Review Harvard Business Review on Talent Management
Supplement course materials by reading an authoritative compilation of articles on Talent Management.
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  • Read and summarize key articles on talent management strategies
  • Identify and extract relevant case studies and examples
Solve Case Studies on Talent Management Challenges
Reinforce concepts and develop critical thinking skills through practice in solving case studies that simulate real-world talent management challenges.
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  • Read and analyze case studies on talent management issues
  • Identify key problems and challenges in each case
  • Develop and present solutions to the case studies
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Create a Guide to Effective Talent Management Practices
Review and synthesize course materials to create a comprehensive and practical guide for implementing effective talent management practices.
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  • Identify key concepts and principles of talent management
  • Research best practices and case studies in talent management
  • Create an outline and structure for the guide
  • Seek feedback from experts or peers on the draft guide
Engage in Discussion Forums on Talent Management Practices
Collaborate with peers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss different approaches to talent management in an interactive online environment.
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  • Participate in discussion forums on assigned topics
  • Contribute thoughtful insights and questions
  • Initiate new discussion threads on relevant talent management issues
Develop a Talent Management Plan for a Startup
Integrate and apply key concepts of talent management by developing a comprehensive plan that addresses talent needs and strategies in simulated, realistic business context.
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  • Conduct research and analysis to identify talent needs and gaps
  • Design strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention
  • Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the plan
  • Present the plan to a mentor or industry professional for feedback
Conduct a Talent Audit for an Organization
Demonstrate mastery of talent assessment and evaluation techniques through a hands-on project of conducting a talent audit for an organization.
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  • Develop a comprehensive talent assessment plan
  • Collect and analyze data on employee skills, performance, and potential
  • Identify areas of strength and weakness in the organization's talent pool
  • Develop recommendations for improving talent management practices
Mentor Junior Talents in Talent Management
Reinforce learning through teaching by mentoring junior-level professionals or students in the field of talent management.
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  • Identify and connect with junior talents seeking guidance
  • Provide guidance and support on talent management best practices
  • Create training materials or resources for mentees

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Introductory
Via
Coursera
Institution
Northeastern University
Instructor
Dr. Curtis Odom
Session
August 5, 2024 - September 9, 2024
Language
English
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Taught by Dr. Curtis Odom, who are recognized as experts in talent management
Goes beyond operational and strategic talent management, exploring promotion, cross-functional systems, and retention strategies
Relevant to leaders and managers of all levels responsible for implementing talent management systems
Uses tools like the environmental scan and risk prioritization to align talent management with workforce planning
Provides hands-on activities for practicing talent management skills
Requires some background knowledge in human resource management or organizational development
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