Talent management is fundamentally based on understanding human nature, abilities, and potential. Often overlooked, the philosophy behind talent management plays a critical role in the implementation and effectiveness of these programs. The challenges of talent management start here.

The perfect culture promises unimaginable employee engagement, performance, and productivity benefits. However, the quest seems to have no end, and the longed-for benefits seem just as unattainable. What if our quest is based on a false assumption?

Can we better frame a conversation about accountability? A conversation that allows us to see accountability as a relationship rather than a penal code. And one where we can think about accountability as an organisational and leadership choice in managing control and delegation.