Strategic talent management does not just stop at training the entry-level employees to take on managerial responsibilities. It extends all the way up to the top rungs of the ladder--CEOs, MDs, CXOs and other leadership positions. Identifying those individuals with a high potential of succeeding and training them to acquire the right skill set, is an HR’s responsibility. It not only puts the employee at the center of talent management but also caters to long-term successful business returns.