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Analyzing National Talent Support Systems: The Case for a Resource-Oriented Approach

Ziegler A, Naujoks-Schober N, Vialle W, Stoeger H (2025)

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Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2025

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Book Volume: 17

Article Number: 5896

Journal Issue: 13

DOI: 10.3390/su17135896

Abstract

Context plays a critical role in talent development, yet most national analyses continue to rely on individual-centered talent concepts. This paper highlights the limitations of traditional models for assessing how countries support talent and proposes a resource-oriented, systemic alternative. Building on the Educational and Learning Capital Approach (ELCA), this study argues that national talent development depends on the availability, accessibility, and orchestration of both endogenous and exogenous learning resources across systemic levels. By analyzing the clumping patterns of excellence in STEM, the arts, sports, and innovation, this paper illustrates the unequal global distribution of talent-supportive environments. Seven key principles for effective resource orchestration are outlined, offering a framework for evaluating and strengthening national talent ecosystems. The paper concludes that systematic assessment and strategic enhancement of national resource landscapes are critical for sustainable talent development and for ensuring that human potential can flourish more equitably across countries.

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APA:

Ziegler, A., Naujoks-Schober, N., Vialle, W., & Stoeger, H. (2025). Analyzing National Talent Support Systems: The Case for a Resource-Oriented Approach. Sustainability, 17(13). https://doi.org/10.3390/su17135896

MLA:

Ziegler, Albert, et al. "Analyzing National Talent Support Systems: The Case for a Resource-Oriented Approach." Sustainability 17.13 (2025).

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