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Strategic Talent Management and  Competency Mapping for Talent Growth

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Strategic Talent Management and Competency Mapping for Talent Growth

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Jan 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

This GLOMACS Strategic Talent Management and Competency Mapping for Talent Growth training course provides a comprehensive and practical approach to identifying, assessing, developing and retaining talent. Organisations today require clear methods for defining high potential, evaluating capability and building strong internal pipelines. This programme equips participants with the strategic frameworks needed to align talent decisions with business needs and long-term organisational priorities.

This GLOMACS Strategic Talent Management and Competency Mapping for Talent Growth training course also integrates the core principles of competency mapping. Participants learn how to design and apply competency frameworks, develop role profiles, build proficiency levels and use competency data to support recruitment, development, performance and succession planning. By combining both disciplines, this programme ensures a structured, evidence-based approach to strengthening workforce capability and supporting sustainable growth.

This training course will highlight: 

•      Defining talent and high potential using clear criteria

•      Designing and applying competency frameworks and proficiency levels

•      Conducting competency based and behavioural assessments

•      Developing and retaining high potential employees

•      Applying succession planning and capability review processes

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

•      Define talent and high potential

•      Design and apply competency frameworks

•      Assess capability using structured methods

•      Develop and retain high potential employees

•      Apply succession and capability review processes

Training Methodology

This training course uses instructor-led presentations, interactive group sessions, case discussions and structured exercises. Participants will apply tools and models during the course and will be encouraged to relate the concepts to their own organisational context.

Organisational Impact

The organisation will have the following benefits:

•      Clear and consistent talent definitions

•      Stronger competency-based assessment practices

•      Improved development and career planning

•      Enhanced retention of key employees

•      Structured succession and readiness processes

•      Better alignment between people and strategy

Personal Impact

At the end of this training course, the participants will gain the following:

•      Confidence in assessing talent and potential

•      Skill in using competency frameworks

•      Improved coaching and feedback capability

•      Ability to plan targeted development

•      Stronger performance conversation techniques

•      Greater clarity in succession planning

Who should Attend?

This training course is suitable for professionals involved in talent, development or organisational planning who want to build stronger frameworks for identifying, assessing and developing people.

This programme will greatly benefit:

•      HR and Talent Development Managers

•      Learning and Development Practitioners

•      Organisational Development Specialists

•      HR Business Partners

•      Workforce Planning and Strategy Professionals

Course Outline
Day 1

Foundations of Talent Management and Introduction to Competency Mapping

  • Overview of talent management and organisational context
  • Defining talent and high potential
  • Internal and external talent options
  • Linking talent management with business and organisational development strategy
  • Introduction to competency mapping and organisational application
  • Types of competencies: core, technical, behavioural and leadership
  • Using workforce planning and talent data
  • Attraction strategies and sourcing channels
Day 2

Talent Pool Creation and Competency Framework Design

  • Talent management models, grading structures and potential criteria
  • Assessment methods including psychometric, behavioural and competency-based approaches
  • Designing competency frameworks for strategic growth
  • Developing competency dictionaries and proficiency levels
  • Conducting a talent and competency gap analysis
  • ABC model of potential
  • Using the Nine Box Grid and other talent mapping tools
Day 3

Talent Development and Competency-Based Assessment

  • High calibre development options for talent and potential
  • Conducting performance and development discussions
  • Creating Individual Development Plans
  • Structured feedback techniques that support performance
  • Coaching skills for developing talent
  • Competency-based interviewing approaches
  • Using competency insights to plan targeted development
Day 4

Retention, Engagement and Competency-Driven Career Development

  • Career paths and organisational progression routes
  • Mentoring and knowledge-transfer approaches
  • Reward and recognition methods that support retention
  • Managing expectations and career conversations
  • Growth rotation and experiential learning opportunities
  • Embedding competencies into development and performance planning
  • Creating and sustaining long-term talent pipelines
Day 5

Strategic Succession Planning and Competency-Informed Capability Review

  • Understanding organisational bench strength
  • Succession planning cycle and readiness evaluation
  • Assessing succession risk using objective criteria
  • Conducting effective calibration discussions
  • Overview of the Organisational Capability Review
  • Using competency insights to support succession decisions
  • Creating a strategic talent plan aligned with business priorities
  • Summary, action planning and review
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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