Even at a time of economic uncertainty, talent continues to be a corporate pre-occupation. Chief executives want to be sure they have the best people to lead them through the downturn to eventual recovery. But there is plenty of evidence that talent management is simply not hitting the spot.

Every major survey tells the same story: companies may recognise the business imperative behind talent management, yet few see the returns they want. Dig a little deeper, and you see why.

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