Talent strategies driven by senior leadership are far more successful than those led solely by HR. To help you build your business case for the executive board, here are our top five reasons why, for today’s forward-thinking organisations, implementing an ongoing programme for your IT talent is a must. http://www.bcs.org/businesssolutions

1. Reasons for IT
talent management
Companies with strong talent practices outperformed their peer
group, earning 22% higher shareholder returns.
McKinsey

2. Gain a clear understanding of the IT
skills you have and those you need
Clearer insight into your IT talent resource means
smarter allocation and deployment. You can
reshape your workforce and respond more quickly
to change.
You’ll address capability needs and accelerate the
development of your people, while defining where to
best invest your time and resources to create the
most value.

3. Align your IT people with your
business goals
Effective talent management programmes are
owned and driven by the business on a continuous
basis; they adapt and are shaped in line with
business strategy.
Talent management promotes consistent
performance which in itself provides for smarter
planning and a more effective organisation design.

4. Attract and retain the best IT
performers
With a visible talent management strategy in place,
you’ll attract top performers to your organisation and
keep them – reducing staff turnover and the time
and money associated with recruitment processes.
You’ll be able to identify and develop critical talent
and core contributors, and reap the rewards of their
experience and commitment.

5. Refine your succession planning
Today’s competitive market does not allow for
vacant leadership roles. Talent management
supports you in effectively identifying and nurturing
tomorrow’s IT leaders, and future-proofing your
strategies.
Talent developed from within your organisation is
already rooted in your business and proven to
deliver within your environment.

6. Increase your capability and your
competitive advantage
Engage with your IT people; listen and respond to
their developmental needs.
You’ll create a loyal and motivated workforce which
is aligned with your business strategy and
contributes to meeting its goals through innovation
and expertise.

7. The impact of an effective IT
talent strategy will be felt far
beyond the IT department.

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