Successful execution of Deloitte's talent management strategy included all of the following elements except Multiple Choice a clear path to partnership that served as a motivational tool for top performers, often leading to career acceleration. formal training programs, including mandatory training hours for all its employees to ensure that individuals continued to further their professional development. creation of special programs for high performers, such as its Global Fellows program and its Emerging Leaders Development Program. sanctions placed on employees for missed deadlines, misdirected or wasteful efforts, or managerial ineptness. sponsorship that helped rising leaders navigate the firm, develop new competencies, expand their networks, and hone the skills needed to accelerate their careers