I think it's a bad idea.
All war is a waste, particularly an unnecessary waste of human life.
And a war on talent I think is a chronic waste of time, energy, and money, particularly when what is spent is usually on the few rather than the many.
The phrase ‘war on talent’ was introduced by some McKinsey consultants in the late 90’s.
The poster child was Enron. Enough said right?!
Good people aren't hard to find. Ensure your current employees feel valued and are able to live values and deliver value. Then they'll be your best source for new employees.
Focus on the many, not the few
If your leaders are getting all the learning what does that tell everyone else?
Instead focus on everyone and particularly those in the middle.
The magic is in the middle.
In most organisations this is most of your employees. They're doing their job but not much else.
Are you engaged in a so-called war for the so-called top people? or are you focusing on helping the majority of your people do a little better? Do the math.
I believe lasting success is about talent and effort
This I know beyond any shadow of a doubt - every human is born unique.
We all have gifts/talents and a one-of-a-kind way of using them. We need to put in the effort to enhance what we were born with and what we learn in our lives.
The real job of leadership is to inspire and influence people to become all that we are capable of becoming, which Robert Louis Stevenson once remarked is the only purpose in life.
If you are engaged in a war on talent I suggest you stop today. It’s a chronic waste of time, energy, and money.
Instead invest in enhancing the gifts/talents of your average performers, more than likely the majority of your workforce. The magic is in the middle!
Who will you become? What will you do next?
Be remarkable.
Ian
PS If you'd like some help please do give me a shout.
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