Talent Management and Technology

    Course Code: 
    8136
    Semester: 
    6th
    Specialization Courses
    Professor: 

    NIKOLAOU IOANNIS

    Course Description

    The difficulty of finding talent and developing future leaders is a perennial challenge for organizational leaders. Organizations that have matured in talent management report extremely positive results in attracting the right people, implementing inclusive practices and offering career development opportunities. By leveraging a wide range of technologies, these organizations enhance two-way communication, timely information exchange and tailoring practices to the needs of talent, achieving increased engagement and loyalty of these employees.

    This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the field of talent management, highlighting the crucial role of technology. Specifically, key concepts and practices, including career management, will be examined, while the context in which they are applied will be evaluated. Finally, the role of technology and data in talent management decision-making will be analyzed.

    Students are invited to understand how effective talent management can bring positive business results through relevant practices. They are also invited to develop critical thinking skills to evaluate when, how, and why technology can function as a valuable tool in talent management.

    The course contents are:

    • Introduction to talent management
    • Contextual issues in talent management
    • The turnover of talent management I
    • The turnover of talent management II
    • Technology as an aly in talent management
    • Talent Analytics: The use of human resources data
    • Talent career management
    • Strategic talent management
    • Global talent management I
    • Global Talent management II

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts and practices in talent management.
    • Explain how context influences the implementation of specific talent management practices
    • Critically evaluate how technology and data support decision-making related to talent management.
    • Analyze talent development and career management strategies.