MAKING YOUR TALENT WORK FOR YOU
Your human capital is the single most important factor of success. As you take your organization beyond THE startup stage, start planning for growth and capability!
about THE TOOLKIT
A great idea coupled with the enthusiasm and charisma of a founder is often all one needs to get a startup off to a running start.Talent Management Toolkit™ was conceived of as a public service to help a growing organization enhance its capabilities through strategic HR management. It supports the mission of the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and the University itself, which is to build capacity within smaller nonprofit organizations who serve our communities in invaluable ways. The content is presented in a brief and conversational manner so as to not overwhelm an already stressed and overworked founder wearing multiple hats!
Getting started on strategic Planning
Strategic talent management requires you to form a clear vision of what you want your organization to look like in a few years. Are you planning to grow aggressively, or conservatively? Do you want to offer additional services, or divest some existing ones? What about your client base - do you want to diversify? Your overall strategy will lead directly to your staffing strategy. You may have relied largely on your own skills up to this point - is it time to bring in financial, programming, or fundraising professionals?.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We could not survive without volunteers - what could we do more to keep them coming back?
Given the chronic uncertainty in funding, it is difficult to pay out more. What do you suggest we could do to reward our key people without breaking the bank?
How do you determine what you should do in-house and what you should contract out?
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There are many sources for candidates: Where should you look for the best candidates for your organization?
Describe your employee value proposition – what do you have to offer the best talent? Promote your total rewards and brand.
You need to identify the gaps in your talent – who you need in your team to help take your mission to an extraordinary level.
Think about it, and then describe your mission and who you are as an organization. Decide on your Employment Brand.
You need to persuade talent to be interested in your position, The best candidates will always have several options.
You now need to review, compare and identify candidates for the next steps. Use a structured selection process.
Thoughtfully onboarding your new team members helps them develop the confidence and resources to fulfill their potential.
Employee engagement is vital for organizational success. Give them a stake in your success... value their contributions.
It is far more cost- effective to develop your current employees in skills needed to meet current or future needs.
Your organization needs to adapt to changes and challenges in new and better ways. Look for opportunities to improve.
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