Talent Economics

Financial modeling and business case for talent decisions

DraftUpdated 2026-02-041 min read

Talent Economics

What this section covers

This section connects talent decisions to financial outcomes through margin modeling, risk quantification, and scenario planning in CFO-credible language.

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Who this is for

CFOs and financial leaders who need to quantify the ROI of talent investments and connect talent strategy to P&L outcomes.

What you'll learn

  • How bench time and utilization impact margin
  • Quantifying the cost of capability gaps and missed opportunities
  • Scenario modeling for build vs. buy decisions
  • Creating business cases for talent investments

Links to: Demand to Talent (demand forecasts drive scenarios), Competency Architecture (core decisions impact margin), Tools (financial modeling templates)