Talent Mapping

Talent Mapping is a strategic tool that helps organisations anticipate future leadership needs by identifying, assessing and building relationships with key individuals in the external market. Whether you’re planning for growth, preparing for succession, or looking to de-risk future recruitment, Talent Mapping equips you with detailed, real-time insight into the talent landscape — before a vacancy even arises.

TRANSEARCH work in close partnership with Boards, CEOs and senior People & Culture leaders to develop a forward-looking view of leadership capability, combining in-depth research with our market expertise. The outcome is a detailed understanding of where top talent resides, how your leadership team compares and which individuals could play a role in your organisation’s future.

Talent Research

Through our Talent Research approach, TRANSEARCH benchmark your current leadership team against high-performing executives in the market — identifying gaps, strengths and potential external candidates for key roles. This service gives clients a competitive edge by uncovering how their leadership capability compares across the industry, while creating a short-list of pre-qualified candidates who can be engaged when the time is right.

This forward-looking analysis helps to de-risk future recruitment decisions (including CEO-level appointments), giving you greater confidence and agility when key transitions occur.

 Talent Scouting

Talent Scouting is a specialised service designed to help organisations identify and engage ‘mission critical’ talent ahead of time — before a formal vacancy has been created. Using a research-based approach similar to executive search, we proactively define, map and build relationships with top-tier candidates based on alignment with your culture, values and future leadership needs.

In a market where senior executives are in high demand and hold greater control over their career choices, this approach allows you to stay ahead of the curve. Talent Scouting enhances speed to market, supports continuity through periods of disruption, and ensures you’re ready to act quickly when opportunities or business events arise, such as acquisitions, IPOs, or major project wins.

Fully integrated with our Orxestra® methodology, Talent Scouting also enables you to assess cultural fit, leadership style and team alignment — reducing hiring risk and improving long-term outcomes. 

Why Talent Mapping Matters

• Anticipates leadership needs before they become urgent
• Informs succession and workforce planning with real market data
• Builds a pipeline of high-potential external talent
• Enhances readiness for key leadership transitions and growth events
• Minimises risk and maximises fit in future hiring decisions

 Whether you’re planning ahead for succession, navigating change, or preparing for a critical appointment, TRANSEARCH Talent Mapping ensures you’re informed, agile, and ready to secure the leaders who will shape your future.

Contact us to learn how our Talent Mapping services can support your leadership strategy.