Gaps in Talent

In order to develop talent, an organization must first identify a gap in the talent pool. This may be an existing or anticipated gap consistent with the long-term strategic objectives of an organization. Once the talent gaps have been identified, these and other questions may be examined: How might we select potential talent that might fill these gaps? What are the different evaluation methods for recognizing talent? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these evaluation methods?

For this Application, suppose you have been asked to develop a talent management initiative for identifying gaps and recognizing talent. With this in mind, respond to the following in a 2- to 3-page paper:

What are some techniques an organization might use in identifying gaps in talent?
Are multisource assessments (the ratings assigned by supervisors, peers, and employees) a good method for recognizing gaps in talent? Why or why not?
Compare the strengths and weaknesses of a multisource assessment to another evaluation method of your choice.