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Showing 1 to 20 of 45 for “"Talent development"”.
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Challenge and trauma on the talent development pathway
… degree of challenge can be the key to successful development in sport (Collins & MacNamara, 2012). Indeed, considerable evidence suggest that negotiating challenging experiences can facilitate growth and development through the process of deploying of psycho-behavioural skills (e.g., Collins et …
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Examining the psychobehavioural features of effective talent development
… there is an obvious need to develop sporting talent in an efficacious and efficient manner. However, despite their widespread adoption, many talent development systems suffer from poor predicative validity, with a lack of supporting empirical evidence. This thesis sought to identify the key …
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Examining Organisational Culture Change in a UK Talent Development Programme
… al. (2015) explain that nations should focus on talent development and identification to stay competitive. In contrast, recent inquiries into elite sports in the United Kingdom has unearthed examples of destructive cultures (Grey-Thompson, 2017; Phelps, Kelly, Lancaster, Mehrzad, & Panter, 2017). …
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Construct Validation Of A Learning & Talent Development Strategic Alignment Scale
<p>The purpose of a Learning & Talent Development (LTD) function in organizations is to develop workforce capabilities to execute strategic priorities. A strategically aligned LTD function is perceived as a business partner and as an asset to the business. </p> <p>The study design followed a …
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Socio-ecological factors in talent development in cricketers in a diverse society
… how environmental factors could influence talent development in cricket. Since democracy, there has been limited representation of Black African cricketers at the elite levels in South Africa. Therefore, the aim of this thesis was to determine the role that socio-ecological factors may play …
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‘Talent’ Mentalities: Young People’s Experience of Being in a Sports Talent Development Programme
… decisions that affect them. Previous research on talent development in sport has however failed to recognise the voice of the young person or regard the participant as an autonomous agent. This study employed phenomenological enquiry to focus on the conditions of lived reality to afford the young …
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Grassroots Talent Development at La Maestra: Understanding the Perceptions of Leaders and Staff
… explored the leadership and staff perceptions of talent management (TM) in the San Diego-based community health center La Maestra. The organization initiated a scheme called Grassroots Talent Development (GTD) that focuses on developing its internal talents from the ground up, including using …
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Technical talent development strategies to support tecnology advancement in the hydrocarbon industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
ABSTRACT This thesis focuses on technical talent development in terms of; i) defining top competencies for engineers and scientists involved in technology development in hydrocarbon industry of Saudi Arabia, ii) finding practical strategies to enhance technical talent development, iii) discovering …
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A qualitative study of six applied music teachers within the context of Bloom's second phase of talent development
… teachers as they worked with teenagers at a talent development level referred to as second phase (Bloom, 1985), which is typically reached in adolescence. The study investigated teaching and learning behaviors in the lessons, teachers’ management of para-instructional decisions (such as …
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Developing a Framework of Mental Toughness in Youth Football: Exploring Mentally Tough Behaviours and Personality to Aid Talent Development
… create a behaviour-based mental toughness (MT) development framework to support the youth development pathway within the FAWT. To achieve this aim, the thesis consisted of three empirical studies that sought to: (1) examine the psychosocial stressors and situational properties international …
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Leadership approaches to talent development and retention : a case study of a UOT in South Africa based on system dynamics
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Complexity, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2023.
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African American Women in the Academy: Meaningful Pathways to Productive Careers
… African American females' life-span academic talent development. A mixed-method research approach, including a structured interview protocol and online survey, is used to investigate study participants' early to professional year development. Findings showed that tenure and tenure-track …
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Total rewards or totally not what the people want? Examining the preferred total rewards of those at home vs. in the workplace
… work-life effectiveness, performance management, talent development), but gender and parental status were not significant moderators. Exploratory analyses were performed and found correlations between work location and various total rewards categories (i.e., benefits, work-life effectiveness, …
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The role of psychological characteristics of developing excellence (PCDEs) in negotiating the pathway to excellence
The development of talent is a complex process mediated by a host of psychology, social, physical, and environmental variables. Unfortunately, the multiple processes involved in talent development (Gagne, 2004; Simonton, 2001) are frequently ignored by the systems and protocols employed in sport. …
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Coaches' knowledge of injury and associated risk factors among young track and field athletes: A case study on the Western Cape Talent Development Programme (TDP) branch of the Mass participation, Opportunity and accessibility, Development and growth (MOD) programme for U12-U14 track and field athletes
… within the Mass participation, Opportunity and Development and growth (MOD) programme (10). Athletes showing potential for competing at a provincial or national level are selected into the specialised Talent Development Programmes (TDP). The MOD and TDP also provides an employment opportunity …
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High potential coaching: the experience of participants and coaches
… • Conceptual and theoretical challenges around talent management are reflected at the practice level. These factors can cause personal hurt and confusion, and can lead to cynicism on the part of people designated as high potential. • Reputation management can be highly important to those who …
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Commitment, adherence and dropout among young talented dancers: A multidisciplinary mixed methods investigation
… this research was to understand why some young talented dancers stay in dance training while others decide to leave. In order to meet this aim, commitment, adherence and dropout among young talented dancers was investigated in five studies using a multidisciplinary mixed methods design. …
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Vliv rodičů na sportovní vývoj vrcholového sportovce v dětském věku
Title: The Influence of Parents on the Sports Development of an Elite Athlete in Childhood Objectives: This bachelor thesis examines the role of the family environment in shaping an individual's sports pathway from early childhood to the achievement of an elite sports level in adulthood. The aim of …
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AI adoption in Icelandic tech startups : applications, barriers, and future opportunities
… importance of targeted interventions, including talent development programs, enhanced access to funding, and clearer regulatory guidance, to enable successful AI integration.
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Community College Funding and its Association to Nontraditional Students
… colleges are critical for states' economic development and talent development strategies. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between the type of funding at community and technical colleges in southeastern states and their nontraditional student enrollment trends. The …
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