Talent data has never been so abundant, however distilling the data into a clear and executable talent strategy can be challenging, often leading to a state of inertia.  The alliance between McKinsey and Workday is an interesting step towards potentially more  informed and agile talent thinking.  This insight can only support the journey to a more integrated talent strategy, built around a simple question: who or what is the best-fit talent for this specific initiative? No matter the source.