Global Talent and Giftedness Management: To Understand and Keep Competence 7,5 Credits

Course Contents

• The economic and historic background of talent management
• ”War for Talent/Brain Drain”: The need for talent, high achievement, creativity and innovation in the emerging global knowledge economy
• Theoretical and practical definitions of talent, giftedness and high achievement
• An overview of traditional talent management models
• An overview of modern and specific models of talent management focussing on extreme talent at recruitment and as employees
• Cultural differences of importance to talent management
• Psychological bases for talent management, especially motivation with the prospect of keeping key people in the organisation
• Principles for constructing your own talent management system according to need and specificity

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and 30 credits in Psychology, or the equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: LGTK18
The course is conducted at: School of Education and Communication Last modified 2018-10-22 17:01:09