The McKinsey study found that only 3% of respondents thought their organizations did a good job of developing talent. Normative data from Lominger Limited, Inc., publishers of The Leadership Architect^® Suite, consistently rank developing direct reports and others as the 67^th skill out of 67 possibilities for managers and executives.

While most would agree that talent management is a key competitive advantage in today's changing business environment, only a handful of companies are executing in a way the produces a measurable return.

We are committed to helping organizations acquire the knowledge, tools and expertise to manage the talent bench in a way that produces results. A successful talent management system requires the integration and alignment of a number of practices. We help clients identify needs, develop talent management architecture to address those needs, and implement practices with a focus on outcomes.

There is no single, "one size fits all," way to approach talent management. Successful processes begin with a clear business need and a goal and that's different for different organizations. HODGE & Associates helps clients identify their unique needs and provides services in the following areas.

Develop Current and Future Leaders
Interview and Select High Performers
Manage and Coach Performance
Plan for Succession
Promote Personal Career Management