Review

Vibha indicated that Carla does not contribute much during brainstorming sessions. However, Carla is an outstanding performer and an invaluable resource to the team’s performance. Vibha must create a work environment that attracts and retains its top talent. Professional development is directly related to the maturation, growth, and continuous learning of employees (Westfahl and Wilkins, 2017, p. 1667). Informal and formal learning at work can lead to the advancement of human capital and, thus, improve organizational performance. Vibha can utilize the precepts of knowledge management, an approach that underscores the importance of embracing an employee’s knowledge as a strategic asset for promoting the company’s intellectual capacity to maximize Carla’s talent. The strategy mentioned above involves sharing cognizance in a team to encourage open communication and culture-oriented learning, which subsequently promotes professional development (Westfahl and Wilkins, 2017, p. 1667). Vibha can assign a sub-leadership role to Carla or pair her up with other team members to stimulate her intellectual ability. She can also apply the principles of transformational leadership by supporting Carla’s needs and encouraging her to take up technical courses that may help her attain her career development goals.