Thinking differently about talent development : An interview with Janice Caplan, author of Strategic Talent Development

Purpose – Provides an interview with Janice Caplan, author of Strategic Talent Development . Design/methodology/approach – Provides an interview with Janice Caplan, author of Strategic Talent Development . Findings – Discusses the importance of creating a talent management strategy that is inclusive, and focuses on developing talent across the entire organization Practical implications – Provides insight from an industry expert, with practical advice on how to maximize the effectiveness of the appraisal process. Originality/value – Outlines Caplan's four-point framework for developing a successful talent development strategy: Focus on the future; self-managed succession; people databank; and shared management.