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What we do

We are a small organisation with a large network of supporters. We create projects which are timely and seem likely to produce results.

We have chosen to focus on the development of talent in the workplace because there are few other organisations whose interests lie here. Self-development, family learning, hobbies, sports, arts – there are many organisations which support these.

But, as most people have to work, it must be important to create an environment in which they can thrive and grow if society is to flourish.

We seek to encourage new ways of working which will increase the likelihood of talent being fulfilled in the workplace. There tend to be three dimensions to our work – individuals, teams and whole organisations of all kinds.

We are looking for
  • big ideas
  • smaller insights, and
  • very practical suggestions.
How do we do it?
 
We use these methods:
 
  • Research
  • Publications
  • Tools
  • Networking
  • Projects.
Often one thing leads to another. We do some research, publish something, develop a new tool and then seek to share what we have learned as far as possible.

Research
 
Previous areas of exploration have included:
  • How teams learn
  • Innovation
  • Motivation to learn.
  • New ways of thinking about intelligence.
 
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Research Projects
 
rEvolution; how to thrive in crazy times
is the new book from Talent Foundation Chairman, Bill Lucas, written as a homage to Darwin. Bill says: 'It is the book I’d like to think he might have written...

Three Perspectives on the Future of Work and Talent
The research agenda shows a growing focus on where and how the talent pool of the future might be deployed

The Breakthrough Leadership Report
What are the challenges faced by leaders of public services in London?

Managing Talent: Lessons of the downturn
According to the Hay Group’s latest online survey of 2000 organisations in 88 countries, HR managers now rate employee motivation and engagement as their number one concern

Bodies of Knowledge
Electricians and care-workers are as intelligent as professors and merchant bankers, claims a new report from Guy Claxton and Talent Foundation Chairman Bill Lucas.

Adaptex
Adaptability is the underlying building block for effective change management.

A manifesto for talent
A look at the Talent Foundation’s policy on raising awareness of talent development in the UK

New Kinds of Smart
Bill Lucas argues that people can be intelligent in practical ways and that intelligence is definitely something that can be increased.

Development at the top: Who really cares?
A survey of executive teams

Collaborative Connections
Outside Adventure
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