This document outlines CNI Holdings Berhad's journey to position itself as an employer that can attract and retain top talent. Some key points: 1) CNI developed philosophies around talent management focused on performance over potential and identifying a "talent pool" of top performers. 2) Their strategies included targeting specific types of talent, developing attraction and retention plans, and addressing issues like unclear expectations and functional silos. 3) Lessons learned included separating HR and training functions, measuring potential is difficult, openly announcing the talent pool can be painful, and supervisors must be committed to developing talent.