Strengths define our capabilities. They give a confidence to survive proudly in the competitive world. Everyone is uniquely gifted with wisdom. Every individual has a certain aptitude which determines their strong points. Humans are rightly called as resources for their strong points. These are what we call “Talent” of an individual. Talent is nothing but ability to work on a particular task with flair. When someone performs a task so exceptionally well, it is mainly due to their talent, followed by focused dedication and hard work.

Why talents are important in today’s competitive world? For instance, everyone can communicate because everyone talks. But conveying a message effectively and on-time, while having its impact on the listener is a talent, which many do not possess. When it comes to creativity, not all are good at understanding and interpreting aesthetic value of an artwork. The dedication with which the artist has worked upon it can only be realised by an individual who observes fine details and appreciates those. Everyone can paint and scribble, but giving a picture a life through the finesse is a talent.

The best part about talent is that it has value. It does not go unnoticed. Talented people are highly regarded in the society. It begins with appreciation, recognition and the appreciation of their talent. When any complications are faced by them, they do with courage and they don’t fear challenges.

Talent and intelligence go hand in hand to make things materialise. Talent which is not displayed or exhibited is of no use. Today a lot of organisations value talent among the employees apart from their academic performance during their university days or their IQ levels. This is because talent is not available in abundance, especially the one which is also a right fit for an organisation.

Talent is attractive if a person with talent finds it as his full time job, there cannot be anymore joyous moment as an employee for a talented person.

Display of talent makes a person more and more visible as compared to average people. This is how network is built among like-minded people. Another individual with similar talent requirement would naturally try and get in contact. With this association he/she will try to fulfil self-need for right fit in exchange of remuneration.

Not only in organisational scenarios, but even in day-to-day life, another person with similar talent would be inquisitive to know more to develop it. It can be due to competitive or friendly spirit, but they definitely get attracted and try to develop themselves.

The quest to utilise and develop the talent is very essential. A talented person, if, wants to outshine others, cannot become complacent or make excuses. They cannot be in same old situation for long. They ensure that using their talent they contribute well in terms of their work and organisational development.

Application of the talent makes hard task look smart and meaningful. The main reason why talent is valued is because it keeps everyone around energised and goal oriented.

Here are some fortes of talented people:

1. CONTAGIOUS SPIRIT
   Talented individuals stand as an inspiration for other people around or new comers to be good as them. This spirit of talented people is infectious. They motivate everyone around them. Others around feel energised to perform well. People with competitive spirit might even try to outshine which in turn will lead to progress of the team and organisation at whole.
2. TALENT SPEAKS FOR TALENTED PEOPLE
   They do not brag. They do it. Their work speaks for them. Consistent and constant good performance is an addiction for talented and hardworking folks.
3. BUILDS CONFIDENCE
   Talent when generates benefits, it is valued by everyone. This automatically builds confidence to do better and keep enhancing. The individual realises their potential and also the scope where they can do even better. A benchmark is clearly visible once they outdo their own creative talent. That is why appraisal to boost performance is essential.
4. COURAGE TO IMPART TALENT TO OTHERS
   Once confidence is gained it encourages teaching and training others. The talent can be inculcated. This will inevitably make them great leaders and uplift themselves in their careers.

Why recognition of talent is crucial?
It may so happen that an individual may not be aware of his own capabilities. Just like how a butterfly cannot see its beautiful wings and its power to flutter swiftly, a lot of people are unaware about their talent. This remains hidden and never gets any platform for exposure. Some are aware yet with this awareness they do not know what to do with their talent or who will need it.

Many organisations which are getting into business transformation and build performance driven culture are taking help of this technique to realise employee’s talent.
Once the talent of people is recognised it contributes immensely towards understanding the aspects like

• Self-awareness
• Improving communications
• Interpersonal relationships
• Inter group relationships
• Group dynamics
• Personal development
• Team development

A leader should rightly understand and implement talent appreciation to allocate work to team members and get tasks done with great efficiency. When this starts happening, the members are contented and automatically attract the talent outside. Once this falls, in place there are oodles of opportunities waiting to expand.
In order not to get stuck or hidden one should keep improving their lifestyle by leading a disciplined life. This approach will make an individual realise their real potential and also introspect on what to with their aptitude. Once they realise none can stop a talented person to get attracted towards other talented person and vice versa. Their collaboration can not only be beneficial for themselves but also for many others who will get useful output from them.

In conclusion, let us give a thought on what makes talent the most valuable resource today and why do leaders invest in people?
As leaders begin focusing on right talent and its enrichment rather than mere exploitation, we can witness a rise in employee morale, company pride gets expanded as it starts developing only the best practices and does not prefer settling with mediocre ways of working. Creative approach and team work will lead to cost savings and profit generation which is the ultimate goal for any organisation. Hence inexorable Process improvement is activated
As a consequence of Apt utilisation of talent makes an organisation and talent in the organisation grow monetarily and intrinsically.

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