Talent Optimisation Programme

A smarter way to hire, promote, and develop the people who will shape your business.

The Hidden Cost of Guesswork in Hiring and Promoting

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Lower Productivity

Organisations with mis-matched roles suffer significant productivity drops compared to those with optimised talent placement.

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Lower Profitability

Poor talent decisions directly impact your bottom line, with nearly a quarter reduction in profitability when roles aren’t properly aligned.

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Higher Turnover

Vague expectations and misalignment lead to significantly higher staff turnover and widespread disengagement throughout your organisation.

When organisations rely on unconscious bias and ‘gut-feel’ interviews, they not only make costly hiring mistakes but also repel diverse talent who could bring fresh perspectives and innovation.

The Talent Optimisation Framework

A 7-step, data-driven framework that removes bias, boosts retention and accelerates performance.

1

Define the Job

Identify 5-7 key accountabilities, carefully ranked and time-weighted to create crystal-clear expectations.

2

Profile the Ideal Person

Create a comprehensive blueprint of behaviours, motivators, and 24 specific competencies needed for success.

3

Train Senior Leaders

Establish a shared language and bias-free selection methodology across your leadership team.

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Assess Candidates

Deploy a streamlined 30-minute online psychometric assessment that reveals true potential.

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Compare Job & Talent

Generate objective fit scores for up to 5 people, highlighting strengths and potential gaps.

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Candidate Debriefs

Provide personalised growth plans for ALL participants, not just successful candidates.

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Ongoing Development

Implement structured roadmaps and L&D support to maximise long-term performance.

A Programme with Tangible Deliverables

  • 24-dimension Job Report & Ideal-Person Blueprint:
    Receive a comprehensive analysis that defines exactly what success looks like for each role, creating objective standards for evaluation.

  • Side-by-side Candidate Comparison & Tailored Interview Questions:
    Compare multiple candidates objectively with visualisations that highlight strengths and gaps, plus customised questions that probe specific competencies.

  • Half-day Workshops for Senior Managers and Candidates:
    Build organisational capability through targeted workshops that develop assessment skills and create a shared language around talent.

  • Individual Talent Reports + Development Roadmaps:
    Support ongoing growth with personalised reports that outline specific development opportunities and action plans for improvement.

and Outcomes You Can Measure

Reduced Turnover 50%

Cut first-year voluntary departures in half by properly matching people to roles and providing clear development paths.

Our data-driven approach eliminates unconscious bias in selection, creating more diverse teams that drive innovation and performance. You’ll also build clear succession pipelines that boost engagement and retention across your organisation.

Faster Productivity 30%

New hires reach full productivity 30% faster when expectations are clear and development is targeted to specific needs.

Time & Investment at a Glance

Our transparent pricing structure ensures you know exactly what to expect at each stage of the process. The investment scales based on your specific needs and number of roles being optimised.

Step Who’s Involved Time Required Typical Cost
Define Job 5-6 stakeholders 3–4 hours €1,200
Profile Role Same group 2 hours €900 + report
Leader Training Senior managers ½-day €1,200
Assess Candidates Per candidate 30 minutes €275
Compare Fit Stakeholders 3 hours €1,200 + report

The programme is designed to deliver ROI within the first hiring cycle through reduced turnover costs and faster productivity gains. Costs excluding VAT.

Success Stories

We halved voluntary turnover in nine months and built a promotion pipeline.

Laura Connolly, HR Director, Allegro

Our talent optimisation framework has delivered measurable results across industries, from fast-growing tech firms to established healthcare organisations. Clients consistently report improved engagement scores, reduced recruitment costs, and stronger leadership pipelines after implementing our methodology.

Ready to Optimise Your Talent?

Transform your approach to hiring, promotion and development with our proven framework. Start with a no-obligation conversation to explore how talent optimisation could work in your organisation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the programme just for managers?

While the framework provides exceptional value for leadership roles, it can be applied to any position where performance variability has significant impact. We typically recommend starting with critical roles that influence multiple team members or business outcomes, then expanding to other positions.

We can complete the job analysis and role profiling within 5 business days of engaging key stakeholders. Most organisations can implement the full framework for their first role within 2-3 weeks, with subsequent roles moving even faster as internal expertise develops.

No. Individual assessment results remain strictly confidential. Each candidate receives their own personalised report and development plan, regardless of selection outcome. The comparison data is only shared with the hiring team and is managed according to GDPR requirements.

The Talent Optimisation Programme although not a panacea for all Performance Management ills, greatly assists in the key role of staff development, particularly for those aspiring to go to the next level. It brings great clarity as to what are the key requirements of the role and how good a fit the potential candidate is for the role.

The Talent Optimisation Programme is suitable for both internal and external hiring. There is the added advantage in internal selection in that it supports more beneficial feedback to unsuccessful candidates and gives them a pathway for development

Get in Touch

Ready to transform your approach to hiring and developing talent? Book a No-Obligtions call with one of our Talent Strategists to help you determine if our framework is right for your organisation.

Just complete the form to schedule a conversation or request additional information. Building Better Business through people is what we love to do, if nothing else you will have some additional ideas on how to approch your talent challenge after our call.

Our Credentials

GDPR-compliant

All our processes and data handling procedures are fully compliant with GDPR requirements, ensuring your organisation’s and candidates’ information remains protected.

ISO-accredited Psychometrics

Our assessment tools meet rigorous ISO standards for reliability and validity, providing scientifically sound measurements that stand up to scrutiny and deliver consistent results.

CIPD Ireland Member

As active members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Ireland, we maintain the highest professional standards and stay current with best practices in talent management.

Take the Next Step in Talent Optimisation

Implementing a data-driven talent strategy doesn’t have to be complicated. Our framework provides a clear path to better hiring decisions, improved retention, and accelerated performance.

Start with a single critical role and experience the difference our approach can make. Then expand to build a comprehensive talent strategy that drives organisational success.