Some people still believe that it's simply media hype to talk of a shortage of top talent. Yet as the number of job advertisements continues to grow, it is clear that there is a severe shortage of talent in many areas. According to Tim Coburn, a Motorola OD specialist in Europe, only those organisations that learn how to engage talent properly will be able to thrive in today's competitive environment. This is his perspective on this critical business issue. The Search for Meaning Things are different now.
Boundaries are gone, distance is dead and knowledge is available to all.
Television, travel and the Internet have opened our eyes to unimagined possibilities. Anyone with a great idea and the desire to make it happen has a global market at their fingertips. They want free market opportunity with care for the community and concern for the environment. They want purpose with rich implications. The personal 'search for meaning' is more urgent now.