Overview - Value of Talent

That which can't be measured doesn't exist.

So how do we measure the value of talent? We talk about it all the time, but it's  an article of faith not hard science. If we can't prove that talent has value, how can we hope to prove that recruiting contributes anything of significance? In the absence of a useful answer, staffing cannot be a strategic function.  A survey by Accenture noted that Chief Executives stated the ability to acquire talent as their #1 priority, but they also rated staffing near the bottom among corporate functions for delivering on corporate goals. What does staffing need to do to prove that what it brings to a company has real value?

Morning
In the morning session we will work on clarifying the value of talent and measuring the contributions of staffing. We'll debate metrics and more fundamental questions such as “is staffing even worth evaluating?”

Afternoon
In the afternoon, we'll break up into groups of decision makers charged with determining whether to outsource recruiting or not. What can be done to make either choice more effective and likely to succeed (assuming we can define what success means). Are there opportunities for innovation that can help?