Talent Management and Acquisition

This DIXONTECH course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of strategic talent management and effective acquisition processes that drive organizational success. It explores the full employee lifecycle — from attracting and selecting high-potential candidates to developing and retaining them through succession and performance strategies. Participants will master frameworks that align talent strategy with business objectives, ensuring organizations remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Strategic Talent Management Frameworks
• Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning
• Competency Models and Talent Mapping
• Performance Management and Development
• Succession Planning and Retention Strategies

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Develop strategic approaches to acquire, develop, and retain top talent effectively.
• Integrate talent management with corporate strategy
• Design competency-based selection frameworks
• Build effective workforce planning systems
• Implement development and performance models
• Establish succession and retention strategies
• Apply analytics to measure talent effectiveness
• Foster a culture of continuous growth and engagement

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

• Professionals responsible for attracting, managing, and developing organizational talent.
• HR Directors and Managers
• Talent Management and Acquisition Specialists
• HR Business Partners and Advisors
• Learning and Development Professionals
• Recruitment and Retention Managers
• Organizational Development Experts
• Line Managers and Department Heads

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The DIXONTECH methodology combines interactive discussions, strategic simulations, and case-based workshops. Participants engage in talent pipeline mapping, scenario planning, and data analysis to connect recruitment, development, and retention strategies. This approach bridges theory with actionable solutions for sustainable talent success.

DAY 1

Strategic Role of Talent Management and Acquisition

• Understanding strategic HR and talent alignment
• The evolving landscape of global talent markets
• Linking business strategy to talent priorities
• Building a strategic workforce planning framework
• Identifying critical skills and leadership capabilities
• Integrating HR metrics in talent decision-making

DAY 2

Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Designing effective talent acquisition frameworks
• Forecasting workforce demand and supply gaps
• Implementing digital and AI-based sourcing tools
• Enhancing candidate experience and employer brand
• Managing diversity and inclusion in recruitment
• Using data analytics for talent forecasting

DAY 3

Competency-Based Assessment and Selection

• Developing competency models for roles and functions
• Designing structured interviews and assessment tools
• Implementing behavioral and situational interviewing
• Evaluating performance potential and culture fit
• Using psychometric tools for candidate evaluation
• Ensuring fairness and objectivity in selection processes

DAY 4

Talent Development, Engagement, and Retention

• Building leadership development programs
• Enhancing employee engagement strategies
• Linking performance management to learning plans
• Creating individualized career progression paths
• Identifying and mitigating turnover risks
• Developing reward systems that drive motivation

DAY 5

Succession Planning and Future Workforce Readiness

• Building succession plans for critical positions
• Identifying high-potential employees (HiPos)
• Designing talent pools and career pipelines
• Measuring the ROI of talent management programs
• Embedding agile and continuous learning cultures
• Preparing for future workforce transformation