Talent management in an organisation

This report explores the role of talent management in the success of an organisation through a case study on Sainsbury. It discusses the concept of talent management, challenges faced by Sainsbury, and strategies for effective talent management. The report also includes a project management plan, data analysis, recommendations, and reflection.

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INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
LO1..................................................................................................................................................3
P1 Aim and objectives............................................................................................................3
Literature Review.............................................................................................................................4
P2 Project Management Plan..................................................................................................5
P3 WBS and Gantt chart........................................................................................................5
M1: Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project
schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project...................7
LO2..................................................................................................................................................7
P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives.......................................................................................7
M2: Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of primary and secondary methods applied.........9
LO3..................................................................................................................................................9
P5 Data Interpretation...........................................................................................................9
P6 Recommendations.........................................................................................................13
M3: Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity
to support and justify recommendations...............................................................................14
LO4................................................................................................................................................14
P7 Reflection.......................................................................................................................14
M4: Evaluate the value of the project management process to meet stated objectives and
support own learning and performance................................................................................16
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17
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Title: Talent management in an organisation.
INTRODUCTION
Talent management is a process in which an organisation engaged in the procedure of hiring,
recruiting and training employees. Main aim behind managing talent is to enhance workplace
productivity of an organisation in order to ensure more competitiveness in market. Talent
management plays key essential for any organisation as employees are most important source of
revenue generation.
This report is being conducted on case study evaluation of Sainsbury which is conducting
its business operations in retail industrial sector and offer a wide range of products and services
to customers. Present report includes formative discussions on talent management concept for
which aims, objectives and questions have been underlined. In addition to this project
management plan, data analysis, recommendation and reflection is being covered in this report.
LO1
P1 Aim and objectives
Research Aim:
“To study the role of talent management in success of an organisation”. A case study on
Sainsbury.
Research Objectives:
 To evaluate talent management concept.
 To determine different types of challenges that Sainsbury can face in talent management. To identify diversified strategies that Sainsbury can adopt for talent management.
Research Questions:
 What you mean by talent management concept?
 What are that different types of challenges that Sainsbury can face in talent management. What are the diversified strategies that Sainsbury can adopt for talent management?
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Literature Review
Talent management concept
According to the viewpoint of Clarke and Scurry, 2020 talent management is defined as a
concept in organisation attracting, hiring, training and managing skills and talent of employees in
order to align their performance with objectives and mission of organisation. It is one of the most
important concepts through which organisation enhance overall profitability of company. By
managing talent company can ensure long-term sustainability in respective industrial sector. It is
essential for an organisation to manage talent as it allows them to manage performance of
employees and allow them to stay competitive in marketplace and also facilitate company to
drive innovation and creativity with an workplace structure.
Different types of challenges that Sainsbury can face in talent management
As per the viewpoint of Krithika, Greeshma and Auxilia, 2020 there are number of
challenges that an organisation can face while implementing talent management process. These
challenges can impact upon smooth execution of talent management practices. It has been
identified that main challenge that a company can face is associated to formation of a culture of
engagement and building trust among employees and senior management. This challenge can not
only affect company talent management process execution but also affects the performance of
employees. Along with it has been identified that proper training and development to improve it
is also a major challenge that can be faced by in organisation.
Diversified strategies that Sainsbury can adopt for talent management
As per the perception of Cross Walker, 2020 it is essential for entity to undertake
advantage of different strategies and measures in order to overcome the challenge of executing
talent management practices within an organisation. It is essential for organisation to provide
regular training and development courses to employees with the help of digital and traditional
method. These practices will facilitate company to enhance skills and capabilities of employees
in an effective manner. Proper training will also help to guide employees through which talent
management practices can be effectively executed.
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P2 Project Management Plan
Project management is a formative document that involves different type of aspects such as
project deliverables, objectives, goals, timelines and budget (Sheikh, Christina and Sharina,
2020). These elements play important role in executing project in a well defined and effective
manner. With the help of this element project manager can have proper track phone project
activities.
Cost:- This factor include estimated cost that will be utilised to complete all the activities
of project with higher effectiveness, in order to execute process and project activities£60,000 is
required.
Scope:- It includes factors like deadline, projects functions, hours, deliverables and
ultimate of cost. Present research is conducted on talent management, it has been identified that
it is having wide scope in context of company growth and development (McDonnell and Wiblen,
2020).
Quality:- The factor plays an essential role which is required to be adhere by project
manager while executing project activities, at it enhances effectiveness and quality of
information and data that has been used in conducting present project.
Communication:- In order to conduct all the activities according to plan it is essential to
have proper source of communication. It will help in removing unnecessary confusion and
misconceptions, as to conduct presented to take use of social media, telephone, email and more.
Risk: This factor can affect accomplishment of project activities in number of ways, in
order to execute present project activity researcher can face risks in terms of allocation of funds,
information’s and more.
P3 WBS and Gantt chart
Work Break down structure:
Work break down structure is a framework through which activities of project can break
into smaller segment. These activities will further allow organisation or researcher to conduct
different aspects and functioning in a well defined and manageable manner. In addition to this it
has been identified that with the help of a work break down structure necessary step can be
undertaken to overcome the challenges with higher efficiency.
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Gantt chart:
It is the most important strategic through activities which is required to be conducted in a
project is put against respected time (Swailes, 2020). With the help of his project goals and
objectives can be fulfilled in best time period. Further has been identified that with the help of
Gantt chat workload can be reduced by researcher as it allows managing activities in proper time
manner. With this instance of this graphical tool project can be done in more efficient manner.
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M1: Produce a comprehensive project management plan, milestone schedule and project
schedule for monitoring and completing the aims and objectives of the project.
Project management plan have different types of milestone and activities that are required
to be accomplished by researcher. It is essential for researcher to have proper aims, objectives
and milestones and monitoring tools with the strong communication in order to accomplish goals
with more effectiveness.
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LO2
P4 Carry out small-scale research applying primary and secondary methods appropriate for
meeting project aims and objectives
Primary research-
It is a form of data collection method in which researcher identifies information and data
from the sources like interview, online survey, observation and more. However in this method of
research collection researchers have to invest more cost and time.
Secondary research-
This is a form of data collection method in which research has undertaken advantage of
information and data from already existing services such as articles, published report, journals
internet and it is less time and cost taking research method.
In order to execute present research activities researcher will take use of both primary and
secondary source of data collection method.
Quantitative research-
This form of research methodology mainly include data which is depicted in statistical or
numerical terms. In this there are various methods being involved that can be undertaken by
researcher namely interviews, observations or surveys.
Qualitative research-
This research analysis mainly include analysis and collection of data presented in non-
numerical form. Main aim behind this is to have proper understanding of experiences, concepts
or opinions. With the help of this in-depth insights can be gain. Qualitative research include
methods such as open ended questions, literature review and more.
It has been evaluated that in order to accomplish present research objectives, researcher
will undertake use of qualitative method. Main purpose behind this is to determined preferences
as well as attitude of consumers.
Questionnaire :
A questionnaire involves different type of question that has been underlined and are
required to be asked from respondents in order to identify their views and possible on particular
topic. In order to conduct the present researcher selected 30 respondents from certain questions
will be asked.
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Questionnaire
Q1) Do you have knowledge of talent-management in a workplace? Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Q2) Do you think talent management benefit company to fulfil its
organisational objectives?
Frequency
a) Agree 25
b) Disagree 5
Q3) Do you have knowledge of talent-management importance in
company workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 15
Q4) What are the benefits of talent management for an organisation? Frequency
a) Employee Development 10
b) Improved Employee Experience 10
c) Increase Employee and Manager Engagement 10
Q5) Do you think, talent management helps in increasing organisational
productivity?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Q6) What according to you challenges that TESCO management can face
during the process of promoting talent management practices?
Frequency
a) Performance assessment 18
b) Compensation 6
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c) Training and Development 6
M2: Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of primary and secondary methods applied.
Both primary and secondary source of data collection plays essential role in accomplishing
research activities in a well defined and effective manner. It has been underline that primary and
secondary sources are allow researcher identify different type of information and data through
which activities of research can be fulfilled with more effectiveness.
LO3
P5 Data Interpretation
Theme 1: Knowledge of talent-management in a workplace
Q1) Do you have knowledge of talent-management in a workplace? Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Interpretation:
Talent management plays an important role for any organisation respective of their size
and scope (Anlesinya and et. al., 2020). With the help of this process an organisation can retain
and manage highly talented and skilled employees as they are major source of revenue
generation and enhance profitability and productivity of an organisation. Thus, with the help of
talent management entity can ensure long-term growth and sustainability. As per the above given
graph it has been identified that 20 out of 30 respondents are aware of the concept of talent
management within workplace of an organisation. While on the other hand remaining 10
employees did not have any understanding of this concept.
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Theme 2: Talent management benefit company to fulfil its organisational objectives
Q2) Do you think talent management benefit company to fulfil its
organisational objectives?
Frequency
a) Agree 25
b) Disagree 5
Interpretation:
Talent management facilitate an organisation to enhance skills and capabilities of
employees and further align their performance towards implement of organisational goals with
greater effectiveness. With the help of facilitating talent management entity can maximize
overall productivity of employee and organisation on simultaneous basis. According to the above
mentioned graph it has been identified that 25 out of 30 respondents are agree with the fact that
talent management practices benefit an organisation to fulfil its objectives and goals. While on
the other hand remaining five respondents disagree with this fact as he did not have any
awareness of the concept of talent management practices.
Theme 3: Talent-management importance in company workplace
Q3) Do you have knowledge of talent-management importance in
company workplace?
Frequency
a) Yes 15
b) No 15
Interpretation:
Talent management plays most important role for organisation growth and sustainability
it not only facilitate and entity to retain highly talented and skilled employees but also allow
organisation to conduct their operations’ with innovative ideas. With the evaluation of above
mentioned graph it has been determined that 15 out of 30 respondents are agreeing with the fact
that they are aware of the importance of talent management within workplace of organisation.
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While remaining 15 respondents did not have any understanding or awareness of the importance
of talent management in organisational workplace to entity.
Theme 4: Benefits of talent management for an organisation
Q4) What are the benefits of talent management for an organisation? Frequency
a) Employee Development 10
b) Improved Employee Experience 10
c) Increase Employee and Manager Engagement 10
Interpretation:
Talent management provides a number of benefits to an organisation in terms of higher
productivity, profitability and growth in an effective manner in an industrial sector (Clarke and
Scurry, 2020). According to the analysis of above mentioned graph it has been identified that 10
out of 30 respondents said that one of the most important benefit of talent management is
development of employees. While on the other hand remaining 10 respondents said that with the
help of talent management organisation can improve experience of employees. Lastly, remaining
10 respondents out of 30 said that talent management benefits in organisation in terms of
increasing employee and manager engagement through which organisation can assure long-term
sustainability and higher profitability.
Theme 5: Talent management helps in increasing organisational productivity
Q5) Do you think, talent management helps in increasing organisational
productivity?
Frequency
a) Yes 20
b) No 10
Interpretation:
Talent management facilitate number of advantages and benefits to an organisation
through which an organisation can assure long-term sustainability as well as growth. With the
help of encouraging talent management practices an entity can enhance its profitability at great
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extent. According to the above-mentioned graph it has been identified that 20 out of 10
respondents are agree with the fact that with the help of talent management productivity of
organisation can be significantly increased. While on the other hand remaining 10 respondents
did not agree with this fact as a believes that an organisation need to emphasize upon other
aspects in order to enhance productivity of an organisation as compared to talent management.
Theme 6: Challenges that TESCO management can face during the process of promoting
talent management practices
Q6) Underline the challenges that can be face by TESCO management in
promoting talent management practices?
Frequency
a) Performance assessment 18
b) Compensation 6
c) Training and Development 6
Interpretation:
To implement any management practices organisation face number of challenges same in
the case of talent management. It has been identified that Sainsbury management can face
number of challenges while implementing talent management practices. As per the above
mentioned graph it has been identified that 18 out of 30 respondents said that performance
assessment can be the major challenge that can be faced by Sainsbury in promoting talent
management practices. While on the other hand remaining 6 employees said that compensation
can be the major challenge that can affect management practices execution with organisational
premises of Sainsbury. Lastly, remaining 6 respondents said that talent and development is a
major challenge that can be faced by Sainsbury management while implementing talent
management practices in an effective manner.
P6 Recommendations
Talent management is defined as ability and is most significant type of business procedure
that will help can association to hold excellent workers. For powerful ability the executives, each
part of selecting, recruiting, and creating workers is influenced emphatically. The objective of
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ability the executives is a predominant labour force. Moreover, it has been assessed that ability
the board is an association wide, comprehensive system for recruiting, preparing, and holding
top-performing workers (Bhatia and Baruah, 2020). In the present serious world, having an
ability the board framework set up is essential. Sainsbury can viably advance act of talent
management the board in their association work environment structure with the assistance of
thinking about different angles. It will assist element with guaranteeing more development and
long haul maintainability through which organization can guarantee more serious progressions
when contrasted with different opponents. Referenced beneath there are some sure type of
practices by thinking about which association can adequately grasp ability manage talent in a
powerful way:
Conduct regular employee reviews to keep employee performance on the track:
An organisation is required to undertake regular reviews from employees in order to
identify the issues or problems that has been facing by them. This will allow entity to track the
behavioural conduct of employees and further motivate them accordingly. In order to employee’s
align towards organisation objectives it is essential for Sainsbury management to take regular
review from employees. With the help of this managers and leaders of Sainsbury can keep track
on performance of employees removing unnecessary issues and conflicts.
Provide ongoing feedback to maximise performance:
Feedback plays most important rules through which employer’s performance can
increased on day-to-day basis. It is essential for Sainsbury to provide regular feedback to
employees on their performance through this employee can be motivated in an effective manner.
This will allow entity to accomplish organisational objectives with higher effectiveness.
Invest in performance-based development:
Training in development plays most important role through which gaps in competencies
and skills of employees can be filled in an effective manner. It is essential for Sainsbury to
conduct regular training and development courses to employees in order to maximize their skills
and ability to perform organisational roles and responsibility. It will not only enhance
performance level of employees but also increase overall productivity for organisation.
Identify and reward high performing employees:
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It is essential for any organisation to praise hard work of employees, it not only provides
them motivation but also facilitate them towards performing their responsibility with more hard
work. Being a leading organisation it is essential for Sainsbury to have talented and skilled
workforce (Anlesinya and Amponsah-Tawiah, 2020). For this it is essential for management to
provide reward for employees according to their performance through which entity can retain
talented workforce for longer time period.
According to the above analysis it has been identified that by considering all these above
mentioned recommendation Sainsbury management can implement talent management practices
within organisational workplace premise in a well define and effective manner and can further
assure more profitability, development and growth within retail industrial segment.
M3: Evaluate the selection of appropriate tools and techniques for accuracy and authenticity to
support and justify recommendations.
It is essential for an organisation to undertake advantage of appropriate techniques and tools
to facility talent management practices in an organisation. It has been identified that with the
help of different type of legislations and laws such as equal pay scale, compensation and other
laws employees can be benefit in many ways through which their job satisfaction can also be
enhanced.
LO4
P7 Reflection
Present report has been conducted by me on the theme of “talent management”. During
this analysis there are number of feelings in a negative and positive manner that has been
experienced by me. However from both of these I have learnt different aspects that enhance my
knowledge and information about talent management. During starting phase of this research I
engaged in the process of identifying different types of sources through which authenticated data
and information can be allocated as to accomplish research analysis in an appropriate manner.
However in the process of evaluating information I faced difficulties to collect data and
information from wide range of sources, as in this research both primary and secondary sources
of data collection is being considered for that I have to go through from many books, journals
and articles in order to determine accurate information in order to conduct this research with
more effectiveness. Further it has been evaluated by me that I faced some obstacles in term of
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time management and communication that affected accomplishment of this research in proper
time frame. At starting for this research I used to waste lot of time in order to sort articles and
acquire information and data from most recent one. Along with in order to determine perception
and viewpoint of respondents I faced difficulties in communicating in them due to lack of time
management. The aspect that has been gone well in this project is application of talent
management concept. Main reason behind this is allocation of different type of data and
information from different sources through which project outcomes and objectives get
effectively accomplished in an authenticated manner. However according to the analysis it has
been identified by me that all these obstacles has been duly overcome by me during execution of
this research. This research analysis also enhanced my critical thinking approach and the manner
of data collection. Along with this my time management skill also enhanced through which I
have opportunity for future growth and development.
In addition to this research also enhance my communication and time management
efficiency in a well defined and effective manner. During my performance review in it has been
determined by me that I acquire effective knowledge of talent management along with its
importance for an organisation. All these activities that have been conducted by me such as data
interpretation, research analysis and more enhance my ability to conduct future project with more
effectiveness. This project includes number of useful recommendations and aspects through
which Sainsbury can enhance its organisational performance. Along with this experience that has
been acquired by me during this research analysis enhances my future development and growth
opportunities in a personal as well as professional manner.
M4: Evaluate the value of the project management process to meet stated objectives and support
own learning and performance.
Project Management process is having most important value through which organisation
can fulfil its underline of objectives and can ensure long-term sustainability and growth.
However in terms of an individual, project management process will facilitate them to conduct
their activities in a proper time frame with accurate standard for which learning and performance
can be in hand with higher efficiency.
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CONCLUSION
According to the above mentioned in analysis it has been identified that talent management
plays a crucial role for any organisation irrespective of its size and scope. This process facility
an entity to enhance job satisfaction among employees through which higher productivity can be
assured. Talent management enhances organisation competitiveness in marketplace as it
increased daily basis performance level of employees through which entity can conduct its
operation with innovative measures and new ideas. In this modern world it is essential for an
organisation to serve their employees effectively as they play a major role in generating revenue
and profitability of organisation. With the help of different type of talent management practices
and policies entity can provide a positive workplace to their employees through which their
performance can be enhanced. In addition to this it is also essential for an organisation to provide
training and development courses to their workers in order to align their performance with
organisational objectives and ensure long-term growth and profitability.
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Project Logbook For MSBP
Project Week No: (Project Week no. )
Date:
No. Planned Activities Action Plan
1 Update your last week’s work Aims and objectives
2 Problem encountered and how did you
handle the problem?
Problem that has been encountered was
related to evaluation of information and
data in proper time frame. This problem
was handling with the help of Gantt chart
in which all the activities get scheduled in
time manner.
3 Task for this week Analysis of data
4 Risk issues identified. Time management
5 Plan your tasks for next week Reflecting experience that has been gained
during research
6 Project plan status till date (on/ahead /
behind)
If behind, why?
Completed
7 Remarks by the lecturer if any
Student Full Name, Registration No.
Student Signature and Date
Lecturer’s Name, Signature, and Date
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