The Global Talent Network connects the enterprise heads of talent and talent management from the largest corporations in the world (companies with revenues in excess of $25B).  The mission of the network is to give members access to best practice, new ideas, advice, materials, and “early warning” on key trends. The GTN is designed to help members take talent management to the next level — at a time when a growing number of companies increasingly look to talent management as a major source of competitive advantage.  Members of the network will join a select group — approximately 50 of the world’s top talent management professionals.

Charter Members

Nestle, Verizon, Hewlett-Packard, Bank of America, Cargill, Cisco Systems, National Australia Bank, Conoco/Phillips, Coca Cola Enterprises, Dupont, Vodafone and Alcan.

A Focus on Critical Issues

The Network will focus on critical talent management issues only — including what it takes to:

• Create global talent management systems — an increasingly critical (and elusive) goal.
• Perform at world-class levels in core talent areas (e.g., attracting, hiring, developing, appraising, rewarding, and retaining talent).
• Partner with the line in ways that work for the business now and build for the future.
•  “Integrate” talent management systems — linking systems to each other and business outcomes.
• Build leadership bench strength at a time of growing shortages.
• Measure talent management in ways that matter to the business.
• Build “Employer Brand” — one that resonates outside and rings true inside.
• Respond to changing demographics and new employee expectations
• Continue to innovate in areas such as on-the-job development, web-based learning, mentoring, and coaching
• Take the HR organization to another level in order to ensure talent goals become a reality.