Individual leaders can have a significant amount of influence over the development of organizational talent. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to develop others is the talent conversation – a way of building on relationships that are based on rapport, collaboration, and mutual commitment in order to help the individuals you lead improve performance, focus development, and reach positive outcomes. Learn how to prepare for and facilitate effective talent conversations by using the Center for Creative Leadership’s development framework of assessment, challenge, and support.
Table of Content
7 Managing Talent
10 What Is a Talent Conversation?
11 Knowing Your Talent
21 The ACS Development Model
23 Preparing for the Conversation
27 Delivering the Conversation
30 Last Words
31 Suggested Readings
32 Key Point Summary
About the author
Roland Smith is a senior faculty member at CCL’s Colorado Springs campus. He teaches the Leadership at the Peak program and several custom programs. He directs research dealing with global talent sustainability and senior executive success. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in instructional and performance technology from Boise State University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Idaho.
Michael Campbell is a senior research analyst at CCL’s Colorado Springs campus. He conducts research on talent management and succession management, and manages CCL’s leadership assessment database. He holds a B.S. in business and marketing from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
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