Managing and Developing Talent

Aims

To critique management strategies, particularly organisational strategy dedicated to attracting, managing and retaining talent. To examine the barriers, challenges and opportunities available to HRM to maximise talent potential in the workforce. an on line component will be provided to deepen subject knowledge around case examples; students will be required to lead as well as contribute to others' questions raised from case examples on the discussion board and in class. Further, to use and critique digital HR systems like Oracle and Nexus in order to appreciate and develop digital HR knowledge and skills.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the module the student should be able to:

1 critique the role, purpose and harnessing of talent in an organisation

2 construct talent management strategies that are rigourous and flexible

3 implement a range of ways of keeping and deploying talent effectively across an organisation.

4 use and develop a critical appreciation of the opportunities afforded by digital HRM systems.