The business goals are the core of our approach to Talent Management. Most organizations we meet wants to move from reactive to proactive. We are convinced that, to be able to work proactively and strategically, you need to forecast your needs and understand your critical target groups. In fact ‘talent supply chain’ might be a term we should consider using more often to better describe a holistic approach to managing and optimizing talent flows within organizations.
The 4B Model (Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot) offers a practical way to decide how best to acquire the necessary skills, whether by developing internally, recruiting, using temporary resources, or automating tasks.
Many HR teams operate in silos, causing inefficiency and sometimes even frustration. We support and coordinate talent streams, facilitate collaboration, and leverage new technology like AI, tailored to your unique situation and level of readiness.
Strategic workforce planning is a great method for Talent Management. You can read more about it here.
But if you’re not ready for such a big step, don’t worry! There are still practical things you can do, one step at a time, adjusted to your resources, unique situation, and how mature your organization is.
You can learn more about how we can help you understand your target groups here.
Business Goals – Setting a Solid Foundation
Without a clear understanding of your long-term talent needs, planning effectively is nearly impossible. It’s like trying to build a house without a blueprint—actions become reactive rather than purposeful. By aligning talent needs directly with business goals, you create a structured foundation that lets you strategically acquire, develop, and retain the critical skills required for future success.
Audience – Identifying core competencies and target groups
Knowing your core competencies and key talent groups is essential. This understanding enables smarter decisions in recruitment, learning, internal mobility, and even employer branding. It’s about shifting from short-term fixes to a proactive talent strategy, building both internal and external talent pools, and supporting upskilling and reskilling for stronger retention.
Questions to Consider:
The 4B Model—Build, Buy, Borrow, Bot—provides a strategic framework for filling your talent gaps:
These talent streams become even more effective when they are well-coordinated and supported by collaboration between functions. In the future, we expect roles within Talent Management and Talent Acquisition to become more integrated, blending expertise across recruitment, learning & development, temp resources, and automation.
Collaboration is essential for smooth and effective talent management. When teams like Recruitment, Learning & Development, and temp resource management work separately, it often leads to inefficiencies and headaches.
Working together isn’t just about better outcomes; it also creates a more positive and supportive work environment. By breaking down silos and sharing goals, we ensure that everyone is on the same page, making it easier to align talent strategies with business needs.
Our consultants can help connect the dots between talent acquisition, competence development, and the entire employee lifecycle. By improving communication and coordination, we make sure your recruitment strategies work hand-in-hand with your development and retention efforts. This integrated approach ensures a smooth transition from hiring to onboarding, development, and career progression, creating a unified and efficient talent management system.
When it comes to AI and technology, we’re all about finding solutions that fit your needs, not just following trends. We use carefully chosen, customized tools to enhance talent management in ways that actually work. Our consultants stay up-to-date and adapt as tech evolves, bringing only what adds real value.
We understand that AI can feel overwhelming. That’s why we focus not only on selecting the right tech but also strong leadership and thoughtful change management, helping your team feel confident and excited about the opportunities these tools can create.
