Talent Management Academy

Talent management is no longer a luxury reserved for large corporations. In today’s dynamic and unpredictable business environment, where labor market changes are a daily reality, organizations that want to achieve stable growth and competitive advantage must know how to identify, develop, and retain talent. This is not an option; it is a condition for sustainability and success.

That’s why we developed the Talent Management Academy – an educational program that offers concrete tools, knowledge, and strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining key people in the organization.

Talent management is not the same as traditional human resource management. While HR often deals with operational tasks – administration, records, and basic hiring processes – talent management is a strategic process that places key people at the center of long-term business development.

Who is the Talent Management Academy for?

HR Specialists

who want to expand their competencies and specialize in the field of talent management

Team Leaders

who take daily responsibility for the development of their employees

Business Owners

who do not have a formal HR department, so strategic people management becomes their task

Future Professionals

who plan a career in human resources, employer branding, or organizational development

Why Choose the Talent Management Academy?

Program by Modules

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Module 1: Talent Management Process Model

The introductory session provides an overview of the entire talent management process through a presentation of a protected model covering nine key activities. Participants learn the difference between operational HR and strategic talent management, analyze the reach of TM, and understand its impact on organizational growth and development.

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Module 2: Creating a Talent Management Strategy

This session focuses on learning how to develop a talent management strategy aligned with the company’s overall business strategy and competitive direction. Participants begin work on their personal projects, with each subsequent module building upon it.

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Module 3: Identifying Key Positions and Creating Ideal Profiles

Participants learn how to identify and map key positions in the organization using the A/B/C classification model. They also gain knowledge in creating the ideal candidate profile — the competencies, skills, and traits needed for strategic roles.

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Module 4: Talent Attraction and Employer Branding

This session teaches participants how to create a talent attraction strategy, develop employer branding, and define key messages for target candidates. Topics include labor market research, campaign creation, and building an attractive employer image.

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Module 5: Talent Selection and Recruitment

Participants learn about various selection techniques, how to design hiring processes tailored to key positions, and how to lead professional negotiations. They also learn how to craft job offers aligned with organizational needs and candidate expectations, and how to manage communication before, during, and after hiring.

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Module 6: Onboarding and Organizational Culture

This module covers how to design and execute a high-quality onboarding process linked with the company’s culture and values. Participants learn how to create onboarding programs that boost engagement, accelerate adaptation, and help retain key employees.

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Module 7: Talent Development and Retention

This session focuses on methods for developing individual development plans, motivation strategies, and retention tools. Participants gain techniques that support continuous employee growth and foster organizational loyalty.

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Module 8: Succession Planning

Participants are introduced to methods for identifying successors for key positions and creating succession plans that ensure business continuity and long-term sustainability. Tools for tracking potential and developing future leaders are also covered.

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Final Exam: Theoretical and Practical Knowledge Verification

The Academy concludes with a combined exam: an online theoretical test and a review of the project developed throughout the modules. Each participant receives individual feedback on their Talent Management Strategy, demonstrating the connection between theory and practice.

Academy Program Details

Duration

The program lasts a total of 2 months

Format

Online Zoom sessions, once a week, 90–120 minutes

Support

WhatsApp group for questions and networking

Requirements

Attendance, strategy development, and final exam

Certificate

Digital and printed version with QR code

Pricing Packages

Regular Registration – Individual

690 EUR
  • 1 participant
  • Register by 26.09.2025
  • Option to pay in two installments

Regular Registration – Group

640 EUR
  • 2 or more participants from the same organization
  • Register by 26.09.2025
  • Option to pay in three installments

Talent Management Academy Team

Academy Lead: Dr. Ema Burić

Dr. Ema Burić is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Zenica, and an expert in strategic human resource management and talent management.

She earned her PhD at the Faculty of Economics, University of Tuzla, with a dissertation titled:
"The Role of Talent Management in Achieving Competitive Advantage of Service Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina."
During her doctoral research, she developed and innovated a nine-phase process model of talent management, which has been tested and applied in practice.

Dr. Burić is the author of numerous academic and professional papers in the fields of talent management, organizational development, and human resource management. She has conducted multiple case studies and research projects focused on the practical application of theoretical knowledge in real business environments.

In addition to her academic career, Dr. Ema Burić is the founder and director of the ZENOS Marketing and Education Agency Ltd. Zenica, and co-founder of the Women’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and Skills (WISE) in Vienna.

By combining scientific knowledge and practical application, Dr. Burić provides Academy participants with immediately applicable skills in real business contexts.


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Academy Collaborators

Ena Fejzagić Livančić Ena Fejzagić Livančić Marketing specijalista

Ena Fejzagić Livančić, co-founder of ZENOS and the Women’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and Skills (WISE), is an intercultural specialist with over ten years of experience in the private sector. Throughout her career, she has developed and implemented approaches that emphasize the importance of culturally adapting talent management strategies, recognizing that aligning organizational culture with cultural specificities is key to motivating, retaining, and developing employees. Within the Academy, Ena will share knowledge on how to tailor talent management strategies to diverse cultural environments, highlighting the importance of understanding the values, norms, and expectations within an organization to more effectively attract and retain talent in a multicultural workplace.

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Jasmin Alić Jasmin Alić LinkedIn™ Coach

Jasmin Alić – the world’s most influential LinkedIn expert, copywriter, and owner of the Link Up platform, as well as co-founder of the Linkbound tool. With more than 300,000 followers on LinkedIn, Jasmin has been ranked as the No. 1 LinkedIn expert in the world for three consecutive years and is considered one of the most engaging speakers on the global stage. His work has been recognized by Forbes, the Financial Times, and Bloomberg, where he has been highlighted as a digital mogul from Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the Academy, he leads the module dedicated to employer branding, with a focus on strategic communication, building trust, and long-term positioning in the talent market.

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Antonio Topalović Antonio Topalović HR stručnjak

Antonio Topalović – a human resources and organizational culture expert focusing on the development of inclusive and sustainable work environments. Through collaboration with numerous institutions and organizations both domestically and internationally, he has shaped approaches that connect theory and practice, fostering intergenerational cooperation, diversity, and a culture of learning. As a doctoral candidate in educational sciences, he researches the development of inclusive organizational culture, with a special focus on educational strategies, belonging, and team resilience. Within the Academy, he leads a module on organizational culture, emphasizing HR strategies that strengthen employee engagement, values, and accountability.

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Participant Experiences