TOP 5 BOOKS FOR

TALENT MANAGEMENT

Inspiring the next-gen of HR leaders

one conversation at a time
 WHY THESE 5
BOOKS
While there are hundreds of books on talent,
these five books stand out from the crowd.
Each offers a research-based perspective
on the key elements of identifying,
assessing, and developing talent.

Reading these books is like getting

an MBA in talent management.

If you are ready to take your talent IQ to

the next level, let's dive in...
 1
NO

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Simple, powerful, scientifically proven
approach to increase your ability to
develop better leaders faster. How to
eliminate complexity, focus on what adds
real value, and build transparency and
accountability into every talent practice.
 2
NO

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Proven method for building a leadership
pipeline by defining six critical leadership
passages, assessing competence and
performance at each passage, and
planning leadership development in a way
that will future proof your organization.
 3
NO

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

How and why your workforce should be
managed like an investment portfolio –
with disproportionate investments in
resources, development opportunities,
and rewards for high performers in
strategic roles.
 4
NO

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

What matters and what the sciences says
when it comes to how to measure, predict
and manage talent. If you want to better
understand how to define, identify, and
develop talent, read this book.
 5
NO

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

A six-step process for creating a
leadership brand in your organization.
How to differentiate your firm's leaders
from those of rivals, craft a unified
identity among them, and articulate a
unique statement of your brand.