To achieve your mission, it’s essential that your organization has the right, high-performing people in place. With the right talent in place, you’ll be able to continue to operate in the long term, and in turn, make a greater impact on the communities you serve and sustain that impact. A strong team makes a difference in the eyes of funders as well.

From decades of experience of organization, it’s clear what sets those talent strategies apart: They are relentlessly focused on supporting, and in some cases driving, the companies’ business strategies. They are comprehensive, addressing group, divisional, regional, and business unit considerations. They add value, and they work exceptionally well.

Commitment from the top executive team is central to building and maintaining this business-first mind-set. Game-changing leaders not only excel at articulating the vital importance of talent management but also are heavily engaged in their companies’ actual practices.