LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Group Assignment

Master of Business Administration HRM

Indian Institute of Management, Indore

TALENT MANAGEMENT COURSE OUTLINE

Submitted by: Group 5

DEEPTI YADAV - 2022PGPH007

LISNA RASHEED - 2022PGPH039

ROHINI GUHA - 2022PGPH022

SHILPA LALWANI - 2022PGPH026

SUKANYA MENON - 2022PGPH031

SURABHI SUDHIR KUMBHAR - 2022PGPH032

Submitted to: Prof. Raju Ahluwalia

Title of the course: Talent Management - Strategies for
Developing and Retaining High-Potential Employees

Credits: 3
Course Duration: 15 sessions

Course Description:
The Talent Management course is designed to equip students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to effectively attract, develop, and retain
talented individuals within organizations. The course will explore various
talent management strategies, including recruitment and selection,
performance management, training and development, and succession
planning. Students will engage in case studies and practical exercises to
enhance their understanding of talent management concepts and their
application in real-world business scenarios.

Course Objectives:
This course focuses on managing individual, team, and organizational
performance through talent management. It covers core competencies,
performance management systems, talent identification, assessment,
development, coaching, engagement, and retention. The course also
covers experiential learning to enhance employee engagement and
retention.

Module 1: Introduction to TM

Session 1: Introduction to Talent Management

- Overview of talent management and its significance in modern
organizations
- Key principles and theories of talent management
-Reading: Cappelli, P. (2008). Talent management for the twenty-first
century. Harvard Business Review, 86(3), 74.
- Case Study: How Netflix Reinvented HR (Product #: R1401E-PDF-
ENG)

Module 2: Hiring A+ Talent and Interviews

Session 2: Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding

- Strategic talent acquisition: sourcing, screening, and selecting top talent
- Employer branding and its impact on attracting high-potential
candidates
-Reading: Adams, B. (2022). Make Your Employer Brand Stand Out in the
Talent Marketplace. Harvard Business Review, from https://hbr.
org/2022/02/make-your-employer-brand-stand-out-in-the-talent-
marketplace.
- Case Study: HBR: The War for Management Talent in China
(Product #: IMD340-PDF-ENG)

Module 3: Talent Development and Performance

Management

Session 3: Performance Management and Feedback

- Designing effective performance management systems
- Providing feedback and coaching for improved performance
-Reading: Cappelli, P., & Tavis, A. (2016). The performance management
revolution. Harvard Business Review, 94(10), 58-67.

Session 4: Learning and Development Strategies

- Identifying learning needs and designing employee development
programs
- Leveraging technology for continuous learning and upskilling
-Reading: Drejer, A., & Riis, J. O. (1999). Competence development and
technology: How learning and technology can be meaningfully integrated.
Technovation, 19(10), 631-644.
- Case Study: Braintrust: The Blockchain-Powered Talent Network
(Product #: 823039-PDF-ENG)

Module 4: Engaging A+ Talent and Succession Planning

Session 5: Succession Planning and Talent Pipeline

- Succession planning: Identifying and developing future leaders
- Building a robust talent pipeline for organizational sustainability
-Reading: Cohn, J. M., Khurana, R., & Reeves, L. (2005). Growing talent
as if your business depended on it. Harvard Business review, 83(10), 62.
- Case Study: HBR: iGATE Corporation: Toxic Talent and
Organizational Resilience
Product #: W17031-PDF-ENG

Session 6: Diversity and Inclusion in Talent Management

- Importance of diversity and inclusion in talent management
- Strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce
-Reading:
• Sherbin, L., & Rashid, R. (2017). Diversity doesn’t stick without
inclusion. Harvard Business Review, 1, 2017.
• Ely, R. J., & Thomas, D. A. (2020). Getting serious about diversity.
Harvard Business Review, 98(6), 114-122.

- Case Study: HBR The Happy Turtle: Womanpreneur and Talent in

a Circular Economy
Product #: W25373-PDF-ENG
Session 7: Talent Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Leveraging talent analytics for evidence-based decision making
- Using data to identify talent gaps and drive organizational growth
-Reading: Gurusinghe, R. N., Arachchige, B. J., & Dayarathna, D. (2021).
Predictive HR analytics and talent management: a conceptual framework.
Journal of Management Analytics, 8(2), 195-221.
- Case Study: HBR: iimjobs.com: Integrated Analytics for Talent
Management? (Product #: W19269-PDF-ENG)

Session 8: Talent Retention and Engagement

- Understanding the factors influencing employee retention
- Developing strategies to enhance employee engagement and
satisfaction
- Reading: Talent management: A strategy for improving employee
recruitment, retention, and engagement within organizations(ISSN: 0959-
6119)
- Case Study: Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited:
Talent Management
(Product #: W20787-PDF-ENG)

Session 9: Talent Mobility and Global Assignments

- Managing talent mobility: international assignments and transfers
- Addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities in a global talent
market
- Reading: Schuler, R. S., Jackson, S. E., & Tarique, I. (2011). Global
talent management and global talent challenges: Strategic opportunities
for IHRM. Journal of world business, 46(4), 506-516.
- Case Study: HBR: Anglo American South Africa: Strategically
Mining Leadership Talent for Succession
Product #: W19071-PDF-ENG

Module 5: Creating a Culture of High Performance

Session 10: Employer of Choice and Employer Value Proposition

- Creating an attractive employer brand and value proposition
- Employer of Choice strategies for talent attraction and retention
- Reading: Sutherland, M. M., Torricelli, D. G., & Karg, R. F. (2002).
Employer-of-choice branding for knowledge workers. South African
Journal of Business Management, 33(4), 13-20.

Session 11: Talent Management in Startups and Entrepreneurial

Ventures
- Talent management challenges and strategies in startups
- Building a strong talent foundation in entrepreneurial ventures
- Reading: Almeida, F., & Oliveira, J. M. (2023). Talent management
practices in startups and their effects in innovation, intrapreneurship, and
internationalization. International Journal of Business Innovation and
Research, 30(3), 370-388.
- Case Study: HBR: dotin: Color me a talent!
Product #: IMB931-PDF-ENG

Session 12: Ethical Considerations in Talent Management

- Ethical dilemmas in talent management practices
- Promoting ethical behavior and responsible talent management
- Reading: Painter‐Morland, M., Kirk, S., Deslandes, G., & Tansley, C.
(2019). Talent management: The good, the bad, and the possible.
European Management Review, 16(1), 135-146.

Session 13: Talent Management in the Gig Economy

- Managing talent in the gig economy and contingent workforce
- Leveraging freelancers and contractors for organizational success
- Reading: SMITH, R. R. (2020). Managing talent in the gig economy:
Human capital implications.

Session 14: Future Trends in Talent Management

- Emerging trends and challenges in talent management
- Predictive analytics, automation, and the future of work
- Reading: Al Ariss, A., Cascio, W. F., & Paauwe, J. (2014). Talent
management: Current theories and future research directions. Journal of
World Business, 49(2), 173-179.
- Case Study: Fortum India: Responsible Leadership in Times of
Crisis
(Product #: HK1391-PDF-ENG)

Session 15: Project and Wrap-up

- Student presentations on talent management challenges and solutions
- Review of key concepts and takeaways from the course