When these three values are considered, TMA
believes that individuals will, on one hand, develop
better, become more engaged in their work, and
experience greater personal happiness. On the other
hand, organizations and teams will sustainably
perform better and improve. TMA is founded on
these values and advises individuals and
organizations using the TMA Method, language,
tools, and systems to align their behavior with the
spirit of TMA Values.

All TMA Values have defined definitions and are
operationalized across the four levels of integral
talent management (personal, management, HR/
expert, and executive levels). Behavioral examples
clarify the expected conduct based on roles or functions.

Positive

Developing, working and organizing from opportunities and what suits people ; what energises people , gets them involved and makes them happy

Behavioral Examples

Personal Level

Employee or trainee

Indicates when things do and do not feel right.
Treats others as they wish to be treated within appropriate social norms.

Management level

Manager, supervisor or team leader

Gives team members both trust and autonomy, while also providing sufficient attention; knows how to maintain the right balance between these aspects.
Ensures good relationships and atmosphere in the team.

HR/expert level

HR adviser, (career) coach, recruiter or talent manager

Gives people genuine attention and, above all, looks at people's potential
Is transparent and fair in decision-making even when making decisions that are negative for others.

Administrative level

Administrator, director, owner or entrepreneur

Considers the impact on employees' well-being when making decisions.
Ensures a socially and psychologically safe culture and working environment in the organisation.

Connection

Developing, working, and organizing based on the connection between people, teams, and the organization, assuming that everyone has talent

Behavioral Examples

Personal Level

Employee or trainee

Treats others based on their talents and respects them for who they are.
Engages in conversations with colleagues about each other's talents and how they influence their collaboration and communication.

Management level

Manager, supervisor or team leader

Facilitates connection among team members and ensures they support each other when needed.
Ensures personal connection with team members and inspires and guides them.

HR/expert level

HR adviser, (career) coach, recruiter or talent manager

Connects people by ensuring that they gain insight into their own and each other’s talents.
Cultivates and strengthens an inclusive, transparent, and connecting culture and work environment where employees can find each other, share challenges and talents, and provide sincere feedback.

Administrative level

Administrator, director, owner or entrepreneur

Connects employees with each other by communicating a shared, inspiring purpose.
Encourages and invests in an inclusive, transparent, and connecting culture and work environment where employees respect each other for who they are and feel comfortable addressing behavior.

Talent-oriented

Developing, working, and organizing based on their own talents and the people they collaborate with.

Behavioral Examples

Personal Level

Employee or trainee

Has an understanding of their own talents and develops them where possible.
Utilizes and works from their own talents for the benefit of themselves and the team they belong to.

Management level

Manager, supervisor or team leader

Ensures that the team collaborates and develops based on the talents of team members.
Assigns work and tasks to team members who have talent for them whenever possible.

HR/expert level

HR adviser, (career) coach, recruiter or talent manager

Guides and supports individuals and teams in their development based on their talents.
Matches people with roles and positions that align with their talents.

Administrative level

Administrator, director, owner or entrepreneur

Organizes and structures the organization based on the talents of employees.
Provides opportunities for personal development of employees based on their talents.

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