Talent management strategies continue to be an important component of organizational success.

As organizations and their learning functions tighten their belts, they’re going to get much more selective about how they spend their money.

Because of their close relationship, more organizations should — and probably will — explore ways to integrate and automate succession planning and learning.

Growth in learning budgets has slowed, probably as a result of lower profits. Thus, areas in which companies are investing are carefully chosen.