Talent optimization is a four-part discipline that details what’s required for aligning your business strategy and your talent strategy so you can achieve your desired business results. At the core of talent optimization is the collection, analysis, and application of people data. There are four aptitudes you must master to ace talent optimization:

  1. Diagnose: You’ll measure your people data, analyze that data, and prescribe remedies as needed.
  2. Design: You’ll create and evolve your people strategy.
  3. Hire: You’ll use people data insights to hire top talent and build high-performing teams.
  4. Inspire: You’ll use people data to drive important employee-oriented activities.