Creativity
Creativity
means talent managers should be innovative in A-Z talent management process
from selecting to retain employees. As such, they need to be creative rather
than relying on traditional methods.
Analytical
Skills
Good
talent managers should have analytical skills to analyze wide range of data set
at clearance to make strong decisions. Particularly, analyzing people and their
behaviors will help them to identify their staff and their interests. From that,
they can identify which are performing their tasks well and which areas needs
to improve.
Networking
A
good talent manager should be filled with network and contacts. Having
professional contacts in skilled people will help them to hire best fitting
individuals to their companies. Also, this will help them to identify are
candidates really looking for a job or not. Also, are they matched with their
requirements or not.
Adopting
change
Adopting
change means there will always be unparalleled questions to answer and new
objectives to achieve. As a talent manager, an individual needs to be
open-minded, adaptable and resilient to succeed in this dynamic environment.
Adopting
technology
Also,
a good talent manager should be able to adopt latest technologies and
advancements. As such, they must update with latest technical innovations such
as soft wares, devices, platforms, etc.
Further
it can be concluded that a good talent manager has to be creative, open minded,
ready to change and face challenges, has to be a good listener, observer,
life-long learner and someone with positive attitude. (Thrive, 2016)
References
- Insights for Professionals (2019), 7 Key Skills Every Talent Manager Needs, [Online], Available at: https://www.insightsforprofessionals.com/hr/talent-management/key-skills-every-talent-manager-needs [Accessed on 15th January 2021]
- Thrive (2016), 4 Things the Top Talent Managers Have in Common, [Online], Available at: https://thrivetrm.com/4-things-top-talent-managers-have-in-common/#:~:text=Commonalities%20among%20top%20talent%20managers,aid%20in%20the%20recruitment%20process. [Accessed on 14th January 2021]
Interesting article. Yes, a good talent manager should be innovative and open minded.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a talent management specialist?
ReplyDeleteA talent management specialist is one who owns the talent management strategy at a company. They work with human resources management and employees to ensure that a company is developing and executing a solid talent management strategy.
DeleteCommonalities among top talent managers include a strong commitment to relationship building, an emphasis on listening and learning, a positive, problem-solving attitude, and a willingness to use all available technological tools to aid in the recruitment process.
ReplyDeleteA truly effective talent manager will evaluate a team's core advantages, demarcate strengths and skill sets, and assign tasks accordingly.
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ReplyDeleteToo many of us look for talent in the same old (wrong) places, or follow the popular trend of thinking the “best hire” is the “best culture fit.” These approaches undermine efforts to boost diversity (demographically and cognitively) and ultimately hinder creativity and innovation. While there is no one “best” way to hire talent, there certainly are better approaches than those we have relied on in the past. Researchers have outlined seven science-based recommendations to help managers update their hiring tactics, and develop their talent management skills along the way: think ahead, focus on the right traits, be data-driven, hire internally, be inclusive, consider who will add the most to your team as a unit, and never stop trying to make people better. Good read !
is it possible ?
ReplyDeleteDid you mean to find someone with these skills? Yes, it is possible.
DeletePlease process within talent managers can be tied together to create greater efficiencies for the business recruitin onboarding performance learning and succession all share data that can be used to enhance greater transparency and improve process over time
ReplyDeleteIn order to perform in the profession, Talent Manager should be a good counsellor. Can't we take it as another skill of Talent Manger?
ReplyDeleteAgree with you. That means people management which I have mentioned in analytical skills.
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