Talent management : Study reveals exclusionary, exclusive aspect and proposes the alternative of authentic talent development (ATD) practices

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Researchers showed how discourses of talent management (TM) perpetuate structural barriers of exclusion and discrimination. Traditional TM discourses have to be questioned if authentic talent development (ATD) practices are to flourish. This requires a change from the focus on talent identification to ATD’s focus on talent cultivation. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.