DISCUSSION QUESTION: ENHANCING TALENT MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE
In the dynamic and competitive fields of public health and healthcare, effective leadership and talent management are crucial for organizational success. The chapter provides a comprehensive guide on managing individual employees to achieve optimal results, emphasizing the importance of understanding both organizational and individual components of talent management. The GEM Model of Talent Management is highlighted as a versatile tool that can be tailored to fit organizational needs and personal leadership philosophies, focusing on three critical aspects: setting employee goals and expectations, enhancing engagement and execution, and managing and motivating employees effectively.
Discussion Prompt:
Reflect on the application of the GEM Model within a public health or healthcare organization. Write a minimum of 200 words discussing how a leader could implement the GEM Model to address the specific challenges and opportunities within these sectors. Consider the following in your analysis:

Goals and Expectations: How can leaders in public health and healthcare set and communicate clear goals and expectations in a way that resonates with individual employees and aligns with the organization’s mission?
Engagement and Execution: What strategies could be employed to enhance employee engagement and ensure the effective execution of these goals within the fast-paced and often high-pressure environment of public health and healthcare?
Management and Motivation: Discuss the methods a leader might use to manage and motivate employees, considering the diverse and multidisciplinary nature of teams within these sectors.