Application Case Talent Management at Dubai Airport summed up by their statement we are proud, ambitious, energetic, caring and reliable. They are fully committed to nurturing the personal Effective management of an organizations' talent appears to be impera- growth of their employees. Their main goal in recruiting new candidates tive in today's increasingly competitive market. According to Hay Group- a global management consulting fir-employees' subject-matter duties with confidence and pride. This appears to be essential consider is to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to carry out their expertise is not sufficient to function under new business processes in ing their vision we are driven to change the course of aviation history, the contemporary business environment. Future leaders will need to be and to achieve our vision of being the world's leading airport company" great at cient relations and comfortable working with a global perspec. tive. While developing high-potential talent for leadership roles maybe Questions one challenging, as it requires time and effort, but it is crucial for achieving 4-16. Which elements of Dubai Airport's organizational culture do sustained success. This proves to be a struggle for organizations that you think are most likely to appeal to the employees it seeks? need to fill managerial positions and bridge potential leadership gaps! Explain how it conveys those elements to prospects candidates Dubai Airport kicked off 2014 with the opening of Launchpad, a 4-17. Referring to the information in the case, and on Dubai Airports new state-of-the-art learning and development centre. This centre offers Web site, which elements of the talent management process a range of facilities for those looking to better their education and skills, mentioned in the chapter do you think are clearly visible? induding a new library and learning zones featuring the latest training Sources: HayGroup, Who Are The Leaders of Future, 2013 https://www technology. According to the airport's unique HR philosophy for manag- baygroup.com/downloads/uk/CAREER PATH_Who_are_the_leaders ing talent, they need innovative thinkers who are ready for any chal- of_the_future_WEBpdfDubai Airports Careers, http://careers.dubaisirports lenge. The five key values that are at the heart of the HR approach are ae/dubaiairports/Page.aspx?PageID=90407