This document discusses the difference between "praying for talent" and "playing for talent" in talent management strategies. "Praying for talent" refers to a reactive strategy that often results in hiring less desirable employees and incurring high costs, while "playing for talent" is a proactive strategy that helps attract and retain top talent. It provides a 12 question questionnaire to help organizations assess where they fall on the spectrum between these two approaches. Based on the answers, organizations are categorized as "praying for talent", "prone to praying for talent", or "playing for talent". The conclusion emphasizes the importance of proactive talent management efforts to succeed in attracting and retaining top talent.