talent assessment and planning
As managers and leaders, what exactly do we expect from others? What skills, attitudes and talents are most valued and how well do people throughout the organization understand what’s expected? Are we prepared for the future with the management and professional skills required to succeed in a highly competitive marketplace? Unfortunately, all too often business demands seem to leave us and our organizational teams little time to answer these questions properly. We invest a lot in human talent and managing our return on that investment is too often overlooked.

  • By working with AAW associates to implement a Talent Assessment and Planning (TAP) program such questions can be answered and the following objectives can be achieved:
  • Identify and document the competencies most needed to run your organization successfully
  • Gain agreement from all involved that such competencies are indeed core to the enterprise.
  • Publish to the organization a clear and concise description of what is expected for success.
  • Implement a management system for applying a high standard of excellence when assessing talents and rewarding performance.
  • Identify and cultivate high potential talented employees.
  • Develop succession plans for the most important jobs in the organization.

A TAP program can be implemented organization-wide, within a department or even within a small team. Whatever the scope of the project, TAP is designed to help management profile, assess and cultivate the skills and attitudes required for genuine success. Contact us