Business Talent will lead to lasting improvements to management and leadership throughout FE, bringing about a more systematic approach to succession planning and career development and introducing a more business-oriented culture into the sector.

For organisations that have a current senior management vacancy, a strategic business review will identify the benefits to the organisation of participation. It will answer the question of how employing a senior manager from outside the sector will benefit the organisation and the industries it serves.

A 'toolkit' for employers in FE who are looking to recruit business talent into senior management posts will support the process, encompassing tools for organisational needs analysis, candidate selection, induction and CPD.

Business Talent will launch in 2008 with input and support from learning providers and representative organisations. If you would like to receive regular email updates about project developments please register your interest.