Learn in the textbookHuman Resource Management and Ways of Working
DefinitionTalent management (タレントマネジメント) is an initiative that gathers and centrally manages people data such as each employee's skills, experience, and aptitudes, and uses it for strategic placement and development.
ExplanationMaking visible who has which abilities makes it easier to find people inside the company who suit a new business or a key post. Collecting and analyzing people data often relies on HR Tech systems.
AnalogyLike a coach who checks a roster recording each player's best position and results, and picks the best lineup for each game.
Memory hookTalent means ability. Remember that people are managed by the abilities they have, not as headcount.