How to make really great Talent Decisions

from Leading People · host Gerry Murray

Send us Fan MailPlease subscribe via the Podcast links aboveThis week's guest is Dr Dan Harrison the creator and developer of the Harrison Assessment and Talent Analytics tools. People who discover these tools often refer to them as the best-kept secret in the HR or Talent world! Of all the investment decisions that organisations make probably the one that has the least amount of rigour is around people. Yet, the amounts invested in people can be quite significant.There is a mountain of research out there to show that there is a real problem when it comes to people decision making and that making the wrong people decisions can be very costly to an organisation. In this episode, you'll discover that there is a robust suite of Predictive Talent Analytics tools out there that will not only reduce the risk of making the wrong talent decisions but that can also ensure that your talent decisions lead to stronger engagement, better retention, higher performance, growth and success. So, why not head over to your favourite podcast channel and dive in...Meet your host, Gerry MurrayShow LinksConnect with Dan Harrison on LinkedIn Check out the Harrison Assessments website Request a Free Harrison Demo from Wide Circle Performance Solutions Train in the Harrison Tools with The Paradox Coaching AcademyEnjoyed this episode? The Leading People Community is where these conversations continue to flourish. Free to join — Book reviews, Leading People Café recordings, Podcast episode previews, and a growing group of active HR and L&D professionals, leaders, and coaches who take their work seriously. Join the Leading People CommunityConnect with Gerry on LinkedIn

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