Conceptualising inclusive talent management: potential, possibilities and practicalities

Abstract

This paper explores the possibilities and potential surrounding inclusive talent management in contrast to conventional normative treatments. By closely examining the meaning of ‘inclusive’ in relation to talent, the paper moves towards a definition of inclusive talent management which is contextualised in a four-part typology of talent management strategies which offers greater conceptual clarity to researchers working in this field. Our conceptualisation of inclusive talent management is further located in the traditions of positive psychology and the Capability Approach. The practical implications of introducing inclusive talent management strategies are considered.

Keywords:

• talent management
• positive psychology
• Capability Approach

Acknowledgements

We are grateful to two anonymous reviewers and to the editors of this Special Issue for their advice and guidance on earlier versions of this paper.