What is top of mind for corporate boards worldwide? In one of the most comprehensive global surveys of corporate directors to date, we found that they were very worried about developing and enacting strategic plans that will enable their organizations to succeed. And what did they say was their biggest concern? Not competitive threats. Not rising costs. Not innovation, risk management, technology, debt, or the regulatory environment. Corporate directors identified talent management as their single greatest strategic challenge.
Talent Management: Boards Give Their Companies an “F”
Boards are deeply worried that their organization’s talent practices won’t support their organizations’ strategic goals.
May 28, 2013
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