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Board Oversight of Human Capital
Read guidance for boards to assess and enhance their oversight practices of this vital—and, often, the most complex, form of capital.
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Talent Matrix for Identifying High-Potential Employees
Many leading companies choose to establish a “talent matrix,” which identifies employees based on performance and potential. This sample talent matrix originally appeared in the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Talent Development: A Boardroom Imperative.
This resource can help your board to measure the performance and growth potential of talent at all levels of the organization, and select a CEO successor and develop a CEO succession plan.
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