Abstract
Drawing from knowledge sharing and social exchange theory, the paper explores the connection between talent development and knowledge-sharing mechanisms. Based on a preliminary investigation of reviewing the learning experience and career development of 20 Chinese HR practitioners, the findings confirm that incorporating a knowledge-sharing socialization mechanism with talent development programs has a nurturing and supporting effect on learning and development. The mechanism can be used to facilitate organization-wide knowledge sharing and support both organization-led and self-managed talent development programs.
Acknowledgement
The author would like to express gratitude to Professor Paul Iles, reviewers and the editor for their helpful comments on the early version of this paper.