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Strategic Talent Management and <br>Competency Mapping for Talent Growth

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Strategic Talent Management and
Competency Mapping for Talent Growth

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Jan 2026 Dubai $ 5,950

Introduction

The Strategic Talent Management & Competency Development programme is designed to equip HR professionals, team leaders and organisational change agents with the integrated tools and frameworks necessary to map, develop and manage human capability in alignment with business strategy. In an era of fast-moving markets and shifting workforce expectations, organisations must move beyond ad-hoc talent initiatives and adopt systematic approaches to competency mapping, talent acquisition, high-potential identification and succession planning. 

This training course combines two proven strands: strategic talent management and competency mapping for talent growth to create a powerful capability pipeline that drives organisational performance and resilience. Participants will leave with practical knowledge of how to define behavioural and technical competencies, embed them into talent management processes, and drive a talent strategy that supports sustainable success.

This training course will highlight:

  • The identification of key competencies for strategic roles
  • Approaches for identifying and developing high-potential talent
  • Techniques to embed competency frameworks into talent management
  • Strategies to align talent acquisition, development and retention
  • Systems for succession planning and sustainable capability pipelines

Objectives

At the end of this training course, you will learn to:

  • Analyse role-based competency frameworks accurately
  • Design talent strategies aligned with business goals
  • Assess talent gaps and high-potential individuals
  • Implement competency-based development and succession plans
  • Evaluate the impact of talent initiatives on organisational capability

Training Methodology

This training is delivered via engaging instructor-led dialogue, video presentations, interactive exercises, real-world case studies and facilitated group discussion. Participants will apply tools and frameworks, share insights, reflect on their workplace context and build action plans for immediate application

Organisational Impact

The impact and benefits to the organisation in assigning people to this training course include:

  • Aligning workforce capability with strategic business objectives
  • Enhancing talent pipeline strength and readiness for growth
  • Improving recruitment, development and retention through competency clarity
  • Strengthening succession planning and internal mobility frameworks
  • Embedding a culture of capability development and continuous improvement
  • Driving measurable performance through talent-strategy integration

Personal Impact

The personal impact and benefits for individuals in attending this training course include:

  • Enhancing strategic HR and talent-management expertise
  • Elevating influence as a partner in organisational capability planning
  • Building confidence in assessing and developing talent pipelines
  • Gaining practical frameworks to shape competency-based systems
  • Increasing ability to lead high-potential and critical-role development
  • Expanding career pathways in talent management and organisational development

Who should Attend?

This training course is applicable to a variety of professionals in HR, Leadership and Organisational Development (OD) as well as:

  • Talent Managers
  • HR Business Partners
  • Learning & Development Managers
  • Team Leaders and Supervisors
  • Organisational Development (OD) Specialists
Course Outline
Day 1

Defining And Attracting Talent

  • Talent Management: Defining The Criteria
  • The Importance Of Competency Mapping For Strategic Growth
  • Types Of Competencies: Core, Technical, Behavioural, And Leadership
  • Aligning Talent Management With Organisational Development (OD) And Business Strategy
  • Utilising Workforce Planning And Other Sources Of Data
  • Attraction Strategies: Use Of Media And Other Channels
Day 2

Creating Your High Potential Talent Pool: Implementing AI

  • Talent Management Models, Grading And Structures
  • Defining Organisational Competencies And Roles Utilising AI
  • Defining and creating Behavioural / Competency Frameworks
  • Additional Assessment Methods And Systems: Use Of Psychometrics
  • Conducting An Effective Talent Gap Analysis
  • Using The 9 Box Grid and the ABC Model of Potential
Day 3

Developing Your Talent And High Potentials

  • Defining High Caliber Development Options
  • Using Competency- Based Interview
  • Conducting An Effective Performance Discussion And
  • Creating Individual Development Plans Linking With Defined Competencies
  • Powerful Feedback Techniques: Motivating Individuals To Achieve Higher Potential
  • Coaching For Success
Day 4

Retaining And Sustaining Your Talent And High Potentials

  • Career Paths – Guidance For Growth
  • Embedding Competencies In Career Development And Employee Engagement
  • Linking Competencies With Learning And Development Plans
  • Using Mentoring Programmes To Develop And Retain Your Talent
  • Reward Strategies - Intrinsic And Extrinsic Incentives To Motive Your Talent
  • Creating A Sustainable Talent Pipeline
Day 5

Strategic Succession Planning And Organisational Capability Review

  • Defining Your Bench Strength
  • Succession Planning And The OCR Process
  • Conducting Effective Calibration Meetings
  • Formulating A Strategic Talent Plan For The Organization In-Line With The Business Strategy
  • Communicating The Strategy To The Board And The Company
  • Conclusion And Review
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
Providers

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NASBA
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