Leadership development is a key aspect of talent management programs and processes in organizations. In a competitive business environment, organizations seek cost efficient ways to develop talent and are continually looking to identify leadership qualities that will help them focus energy on the right people. This article explores the diversity of opinion on leadership ability and how emotional maturity is intrinsic to leadership ability. A case study of talent management practices at Tesco Hindustan Service Center, Bangalore, corroborates this view.
