Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide varied conceptualisation of talent management and
development (TMD) by building managerial talent development model that is more appropriate to the
context of the Ghanaian gold mining industry.
Design/methodology/approach – The authors use two sets of data – foundation pillars of TMD and
industry and definition of TMD. The authors first create a TMD framework by conducting
constructive alternative analysis using the TMD foundation pillars that inform local talent situation,
and then use the results and evaluation of industry definition of TMD to build the model.
Findings – The authors find that the model departs from the predominantly Western version
of human resource management that has characterised TMD in industry. Developed from
indigenous perspective, the model is more likely to be effective tool for the development of local
managers in industry.
Practical implications – From practical viewpoint, the study has provided insight into
understanding of expatriate managers to integrate locally relevant experiences, which are of
meaning to trainee managers into their development for successful outcome.
Originality/value – This is the first study which has explored prevailing talent situation and
expectations of local managers in the Ghanaian gold mining industry. The constructed model provides
an innovative approach for context-specific approach to the development of its local managers to
satisfy the mining sector localisation policy.
