To lead effectively, managers need to develop an often overlooked skill: talent management. The ability to see talent and unlock human potential is crucial to running a top-notch team. That’s why great managers are also great talent agents.
Becoming a great talent agent isn’t always easy. Managers need to be more open minded, discarding outdated, albeit popular, hiring tactics. Too many managers look for talent in all the wrong places.
Great managers think ahead, focus on the right traits, think inclusively and make people better. Here are seven recommendations to help you update your hiring tactics and develop your talent management skills.