A Pressing ChallengeThe Need for Integrated Talent Management
Talent Management functions operate within increasingly complex environments: companies are more global with flatter structures, and workforces are more collaborative and diverse. Our latest benchmarking shows that more than 80% of organizations face succession risks for key leadership roles, and that Talent Management functions are not effectively responding.
What the Best Companies DoFocus on Two Key Talent Management Mandates
Drivers of Talent Management Impact

Two areas differentiate the most effective talent management functions from the least effective ones:
- Program Excellence: Effective execution on a core set of 15 talent management activities.
- Program Integration: Coordination across the most important talent management activities.
How to Create a More Integrated Talent Management Strategy and Function
The most effective talent management functions differentiate themselves by successfully executing on 15 core talent management activities.
Simplify your talent management approach and focus on key value levers.
57% of talent management functions are poorly integrated with the business and across the HR organization.
Establish talent standards and connect talent management processes.
CEB Integrated Talent Management is powered by our expertise in the Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Recruiting terrains, and our robust library of diagnostic, implementation, best practice, and support tools.
57% of talent management functions are poorly integrated
Execution accounts for 66% of talent management effectiveness
Integration accounts for 34% of talent management effectiveness
69% of talent management executive roles have existed <5 years
59% of talent management executives have <2 years tenure
Human Resources
- CEB Asia HR Leadership Council
- CEB Benefits Leadership Council
- CEB Compensation Leadership Council
- CEB Corporate Leadership Council
- CEB Learning & Development Leadership Council
- CEB Recruiting Leadership Council
- CEB HR for Midsized Companies
- CEB HR Leadership Academy
- CEB Talent Advisor Leadership Academy
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