As a result, global organizations that link their growth strategy to global talent management will also have to work on their global recruitment strategy to attract, hire, and retain the local talent in their respective host countries. Organizations that engage in growth strategies across global borders must orient their talent management initiatives toward supporting global expansion. The reality of India and China engaging in a global talent management strategy is no surprise; similarly developing countries follow a similar trend of improving upon this strategy (Gordon, 2010).
The domestic and global talent supplies are dwindling (Kapoor, 2011), and competition for talent is on the rise. Thus, corporations must build organizational capabilities for successful global expansion strategy execution (Silzer & Dowell, 2010). The researcher believes that the following specific talent management initiatives would strengthen a global expansion strategy: 1) develop high potential and build global talent leadership bench strength; 2) build a global database of talent profiles; and 3) equip potential expatriates with tools to increase their chances of global success.