Maggi Evans is an influential consultant with extensive international experience of strategy, senior leadership, change and talent. Focused on building competitive advantage, she is committed to translating academic insights into pragmatic business solutions.

John Arnold is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the School of Business and Economics, Loughborough University, UK. John's influential research, teaching and consultancy involve all areas of careers and their management from both individual and organizational perspectives.

Andrew Rothwell is Director of MSc Human Resource Management programmes at Loughborough University, UK. Andrew has extensive experience of leadership, professional development and consultancy across a range of industries. He has research interests in CPD and employability.

Preface

Part 1 - The context for talent liberation

Chapter one: Talent management - not fit for purpose

Chapter two: The future of work - talent required

Chapter three: Talent liberation - a new metaphor

Part 2 - The practice of talent liberation

Chapter four: The Talent compass - identifying risks and opportunities

Chapter five: HR as liberators

Chapter six: Leaders as liberators

Chapter seven: Liberating your own talent

Part 3 - Toolkit and resources

A. Talent Compass questions

B. Talent Compass sample risks and solutions

C. When to borrow, buy or build

D. Examples of everyday learning opportunities

E. Completing your personal incident room

F. Life wheel template

G. Broadening your continued professional development

Index