Understanding the truth about talent in all forms is a vital step in developing a long-term, sustainable, successful organization. The Truth about Talent explores the different ways for organizations to recognize talent from people at different stages of their career, as well as from people with different experiences and aspirations. In this new book, Jacqueline Davies and Jeremy Kourdi argue that organizations are failing to realize the simple truth about talent: they are misunderstanding their people, making flawed choices and allowing the true potential of their workforce to go unused and unfulfilled. Understanding the truth about talent in all its forms is a vital step in developing an organization and ensuring long-term, sustainable success. A core part of their thesis is that organizations should recognize that people at different stages of their career and with different experiences and aspirations need to developed and engaged in different ways. The book provides a practical guide explaining how to segment the workforce, why, what to expect when you do, and how to ensure that this approach succeeds. '[The authors] take a robust and critical view of the effectiveness of talent management in large organisations.' (Developing Leaders, October 2010).