Tough economic times demand more, not less attention to talent management. Six leading companies-CISCO, McDonald's, Avon, Liberty Mutual Group, Ciena, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- share how they have solved the talent management riddle and implemented successful solutions. The book chapters focus on management's role, the impact on processes and practices, and links to business results. Separate chapters cover the impact on company strategy, current research on the topic, and software selection.