A holistic overview of key global talent management perspectives, which determine the inter-linked nature of individuals as global talent, organisations as hubs for global talent and policies across sectors and industries
This textbook discusses the current organisational approaches to the attraction, development and retention of global talent, and encourages critical reflection of how global talent management is affected by policy, society and the economy. The authors draw on interdisciplinary fields, practical insights from global employers and wide-ranging case studies to help students grasp the complexities of this evolving field.
Going beyond organisations and their relationship with the emergent disciplines, the book highlights the need to develop the ‘self’ as a global talent, develop competencies and attributes to become future-ready in a fast-paced and highly competitive global labour market.
Key Features:
• International, cross-disciplinary and cross-industry approach through the use of contemporary cases as illustrative examples
• Insights for students on how to confidently navigate through a range of cultural, generational and technological disruptions
• Content closely considers current agendas such as the global talent mismatch, demographic disruptions and the role of global talent in shaping cities, regions, economies and societies
About the Author
Sonal Minocha is Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Bournemouth University. Before joining BU, Sonal was Executive Dean at the University of Bedfordshire Business School. Sonal has extensive experience in innovating learning processes to help students prepare for their future careers.
Dean Hristov is also at Bournemouth University, where he is Global Talent Research Analyst. He has been engaged in co-delivery of global HE projects and provides research outputs related to the employability agenda,
Banerjee, Padmakali: -
Padmakali Banerjee is a thought leader, public speaker and Life Coach, with over two decades of experience in research, teaching, training and academic administration. She has a doctorate degree from the University of Delhi and is a Fellow of the prestigious Somatic Inkblot Series (FSIS-US). In her current leadership position, she is the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean, Academics of Amity University Haryana and Director of Amity Business School. She also heads the Centre for BRICS Studies--a centre of excellence. She is involved in strategic planning and leads the development and implementation of the university's academic processes. She spearheaded many innovative initiatives including the introduction of a flexible credit system, industry academic integration and internationalization. She fosters strategic changes in teaching and learning, and student affairs. She pioneered the skill development programme at the university and got Amity a prominent place on the skills map of the country. She is also Governing Body member of the prestigious Medanta Institute of Education and Research, Gurugram, India.
In her academic career, she has been an institution builder, serving as Dean and Director of institutions of higher learning across Delhi NCR. Her early academic experience includes serving at the Centre for Science Education and Communication, University of Delhi; Maulana Azad Centre for Elementary and Social Education, University of Delhi; and Jesus and Mary College.
As an executive coach and mentor, she has been a resource person for management development programmes at various national and international forums. She has been a consultant and trainer on HRD issues for various private and public sector organizations.
As a life coach, she has closely worked with corporate functionaries, holding leadership development workshops and training programmes for corporate leaders. Her experience extends across an array of industries including telecom, oil and gas, FMCG, and tourism and hospitality.
She has been instrumental in national and international academic collaborations.
She was actively associated as a founding member with the Bradford University Programme, UK, at Institute for Integrated Learning and Management (IILM) in India right from its inception, and has been involved in the academic delivery, administration and quality audit. In her professional career, she has exhibited a passion for entrepreneurship by empowering youths and developing leaders in different walks of life. A 'Visarad' in Indian classical music, she has deep interest in art and culture. An avid reader of literature, she has keen interest in creative writing. Her dream is to transform the world into a happier place to live in by instilling hope and optimism in today's youth.
