A McKinsey Quarterly article, “The People Problem in Talent Management,” has an interesting take on developing and managing talent. Most interestingly, 54 percent of those interviewed felt senior managers do not spend the proper amount of time on talent management. One respondent lamented, “Senior managers aren’t managing their time well or don’t see the point of managing people and getting the best out of them.” So my question is, what are they doing? Succession planning must be put in place for everyone, not just the most senior levels. By not managing effectively, managers are hindering their own growth. Are people not the single most important aspect of any organization, the true differentiator? McKinsey’s research surmises that this mindset may be more idealistic than we’d like.
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