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Whole Workforce Development

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Whole workforce development takes place in an environment where individual members of the organisation understand the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours required to perform their current roles and those needed to advance their future careers; it is the creation of a culture of learning and access to the means through which such learning can be acquired; it is exemplified by both support and resources for development from executives and managers. The challenge therefore is to ensure that talent management supports the aspirations of all individuals wherever they are in the organisation and at the same time enhances the culture of the organisation and contributes to meeting overall strategic objectives. To achieve such an alignment requires focus and clarity, sufficient resources to deliver development for the majority of the workforce, and an understanding of how to get a balance between exclusivity and inclusivity.

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