When it comes to talent management, the following three things are true:

1. Research is essential.
2. Strategies are important.
3. Innovative technology solutions power execution.

But there is nothing more compelling than customer stories of talent management in action. How always illustrates the why, when, and what of any business initiative.

Josh Bersin writes in his blog Aramark: Talent Management at its Finest how talent management has made a significant impact using a sharp business focus at Aramark.

Talent Management magazine’s Whirlpool’s Tech Focus Attracts Top Talent explains how Whirlpool uses talent management to recruit, retain, and power innovation.

Teach for America: A Lesson in College Recruiting highlights Teach for America’s successful recruiting and career site branding.

As all these stories prove, it’s not just the ideas – it’s ideas + execution.