Integrating talent and knowledge management: Theory and practice

Talent management studies and knowledge management frameworks have been used to assist organizations to meet demands related to increased competitiveness through investing in their human capital to develop their talent capabilities. There are pragmatic advantages for organizations that focus on talent and knowledge. A focus on talent and knowledge can provide many advantages to educational organizations, as both talent and knowledge can assist in increasing the rankings and profits of higher education organizations. This is because universities¿ rankings are aligned with the talent and knowledge of high-performing employees. These talented individuals contribute significantly to a university¿s performance by attracting new students, conducting high-quality teaching and learning, conducting high-level research, and securing funds for further research.