Achieving return on critical talent: a case study of a software development organization

A research case study was conducted with a startup software development organization, focusing on identifying and managing talent in a highly competitive environment. The organizational goal was to create a culture and management discipline that can foster improved business performance and support rapid growth. The comprehensive study sought to define the critical talent of the organization, identify how it can measurably contribute to the business, and provide specific recommendations for how management can more deliberately leverage that talent to meet the needs of customers and the business. Further research at six months and one year after the initial study produced the identification of organizational performance changes and certain improvements.