Michael A. Potter is an international Management Development trainer and CEO of MPA Consulting. He is one of the United Kingdom’s leading training and management consultants. He holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool and an MA in Organizational Analysis and Behavior from the University of Lancaster.

Michael A. Potter is also a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development, as well as an active member of the North European HRM Forum. Following the success of ”The Winning Organization: HR Challenges and Opportunities Ahead” recently presented at 35th IFTDO World Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Michael A Potter’s new publication addresses the emerging difficulties surrounding talent management, and the need for organisations to develop recruitment, retention and development strategies for the future..

Michael has featured as a keynote speaker at the 6th PMAP Conference in the Philippines, SHRI Conference in Singapore, IHRMP Workshop in Ghana and EUROCHAM event in Vietnam. "In the ever-changing nature of business markets, managers are continually facing new demands. With the growing need for flexibility, adaptability and contextual thinking, it is vital organizations to compete for talented personnel through effective recruitment, retention and development of staff, in order to remain one step ahead in the world of business”.

Michael A. Potter.s World Series Paper 2. addresses the critical talent management issues encountered by global organisations today as a result of the ever-changing world of business. With the growing need for adaptation to changing market demands and the growing shortage of talented personnel, it is vital for organisations to focus on recruiting, retaining and developing talented personnel, in order to remain one step ahead in the business world.

• Presentation of a global talent management survey

• Presentation of recruitment, retention and development strategies

• Inter dispersed with panel and delegate discussions

• Presentation of MPA.s Talent Management Model

• Presentation of talent management case studies

• Syndicate group work focused around the key talent management topics

• Group presentations, discussions and feedback

1. Have awareness of the demographic changes leading to talent shortage globally.

2. The current talent issues facing organisations.

3. The impact of talent issues on organisational performance.

4. Current plans to address talent issues.

5. Understand the key recruitment, retention and development strategies.

6. Become aware of the talent issues facing your own organisation.

7. Understand how to apply the key strategies to your organisation through the MPA talent management model.

8. Benefit from the viewpoints of an experienced panel.

This event is targeted towards all managers and leaders. This event aims to improve the company’s awareness of current and developing talent management issues and generate an understanding of the key strategies needed to address these issues.