The Talent Pyramid is a strategic framework for understanding human potential.
It makes it possible to identify, for every function and every role, the essential talents that must be detected to ensure performance, fulfilment, and team coherence.
Why a pyramid?
Because it shows that not all talents operate at the same level, nor with the same impact:
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some form the indispensable foundation required to perform a function;
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others sit at an intermediate level, influencing the quality, fluidity, and maturity of the role;
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finally, the top of the pyramid gathers the differentiating talents—the ones that amplify contribution and transform performance.
🔷 What is the Talent Pyramid used for?
1️⃣ Precisely identifying the talents required for each role
Every function requires a specific set of talents, and the pyramid helps:
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clarify which ones are essential,
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which strengthen excellence,
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and which support future growth.
👉 This prevents approximate recruitment, risky promotions, and misunderstandings around expectations.
2️⃣ Mapping an organization’s talents with accuracy
The pyramid provides a framework that helps:
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identify available talents,
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visualize gaps,
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and reveal untapped potential.
👉 It becomes a decision-making tool for Executive Committees.
3️⃣ Activating the right development levers for each person
Thanks to its structured design, the pyramid enables us to show:
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where a person stands today,
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which skills or talents need strengthening for growth,
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which zones of strength can be utilized differently.
👉 It is a powerful tool for guiding the evolution of human intelligence and potential.
4️⃣ Aligning missions, talents, and collective performance
The pyramid makes it possible to verify that:
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individual talents match the needs of the role,
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team talents are complementary,
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and the organization possesses the capabilities required for its ambitions.
👉 It becomes a strategic compass for building high-performing, engaged teams.