The new role for leaders in managing talent -- An executive framework for talent management -- Aligning talent investments to support business strategy -- Prioritizing talent management risks -- Evaluating existing initiatives : what role does culture play? -- Innovative solutions : recruiting, retention, and the role of technology -- Innovative solutions : accelerating knowledge transfer and leadership development -- Creating measures that matter in talent management -- Sponsorship, urgency and integration : the executive's role in producing results -- Managing talent in the new economy : six lessons from the leading edge