Categorising Talent Resource

To ensure we all using the same language to describe and categorise talent Smiths share a Talent Pool grid in which all talent pool members sit.

There are 5 levels of talent pools from those identified as being potential functional/project /team leaders through to potential future level one leadership roles such as a Group Managing Director role. These levels are then further split into levels of readiness.

There are 4 levels of talent pools.

Level 1 Talent Pool: Global Executive Talent Pool (Direct reports to the Chief Executive)

Level 2 Talent pool: Global Leader Talent Pool

Level 3 Talent Pool: Business Leader/Specialist Talent Pool

Level 4 Talent Pool: Function/Project/Team Leaders Talent Pool

Early Career Talent Pool

Click here to view the Talent grid to view the summary definitions.

The employees at each of 5 levels are then further split into 3 levels of readiness. To see the full definition of the Potential and Full Potential pools please click on the title.

Talent Pool Monitor: those we are not entirely certain if they have the potential but we are closely monitoring. Please note that members of the Talent Pool Monitor pool are not included in the calculation of the metrics.

Talent Pool Potential: those we are certain have the potential and we are consciously developing.

Full Potential: those that are ready to make the next career step.

This grid also includes possible blockers and critical retention issues.