Essay 16: Jagged Profiles and the Coming Data Revolution: The Future of Talent Development

This essay argues for rethinking talent development by recognizing the complexity of human “jagged profiles” and moving beyond designs for the myth of the average learner. It explores how advances in data analytics and predictive technologies may support more personalized, equitable approaches to identifying and nurturing talent. Balancing technological potential with human creativity and ethical considerations, the piece calls for educational systems to use and shape these emerging tools in ways that can serve diverse learners.