About Us

Our company

We are a consultancy firm specialising in corporate sustainability, strategic management, governance models and organisational development, whilst striving for continuous improvement.

We are a team that loves learning, is curious and inquisitive, enjoys problem-solving, blends what we learn with our experience, and aims to equip our clients with the ability to synthesise information.

We consider it important to view diversity as a source of richness and to maintain a high level of social awareness and engagement.

Through the organisation-specific, tailored content, system solutions and applications we develop to enhance organisations’ intellectual capital, we aim to be one of the leading firms in our field.

Who Are We?

Respectful of the environment, society, and everyone outside themselves and ‘other than themselves’, recognising their right to live and exist; possessing high moral virtues; able to view events from different perspectives; never lying; unafraid to speak the truth; trustworthy; who make choices aligned with fair and ethical trade, merit and ethical standards; we are individuals who strive to ensure the existence of such a Turkish working life, and who choose to look inwards first in order to set an example and make every effort in this regard. Just as we define ourselves, so too do we define the value we wish to impart to others from the same perspective.

We are a boutique, experienced team comprising members from diverse disciplines, who believe that interdisciplinary work, meritocracy and a commitment to continuous learning under all circumstances are essential to consultancy.

To date, we have acted as solution partners—and continue to do so—in helping 14 different sectors and over 40 brands transform into more efficient and productive organisations.

As we continue on our journey, we aim to support the organisations we advise in achieving their own goals, whilst also contributing to the development of the wider community through both these organisations and our social responsibility projects.

Our Founding Partners

Pınar Ersoy Özdoğru

Kurucu Ortak

Emine Ebru Arslan

Kurucu Ortak

Our Values and Working
Principles

The fundamental aim of businesses, in the broadest sense, is to create prosperity. Prosperity, however, can only be fully realised when it applies to everyone. For this reason, we believe in the necessity of fair trade that respects society, the environment and the individual.

In every decision we make, every promise we make, every step we take and every agreement we enter into, we are mindful that we are not merely sitting at the table with our immediate counterpart, but with the whole of society – and, taking a more universal perspective, with the whole world. For the sake of our children’s future, we strive to act responsibly by embracing an environmentally conscious, simple lifestyle.

Recognising that society needs businesses just as much as businesses need society, we believe we have responsibilities towards society; and in fulfilling these responsibilities, we prioritise dedication and cooperation over competition and individual gain. Not a single lira should be spent that cannot be measured or accounted for.

 

Believing that value can be created at any time and in any place, but that sustaining it requires a shared spirit and consciousness that transcends time and space, we support participation at every level. We oppose all forms of discrimination based on race, religion, language, gender, ethnic origin, political views, etc. We advocate that everyone should have equal opportunities in all matters.

Recognising that leadership plays an irreplaceable role in the well-being of the people, and witnessing with excitement how the spirit of our rapidly changing age necessitates a wholly new understanding of leadership, we are delighted to play a humble part in the development of the next generation of leaders.

Our Working Principles

With our approach centred on excellence in creative design and implementation, we prioritise sector-specific and cultural dynamics to develop tailored, suitable solutions for your business.
By gaining a thorough understanding of your business and aiming to align your business strategies with your people strategies, we ensure you realise a return on your investment.
Given the nature of these relationships and the high level of confidentiality involved, we act to safeguard the privacy of your business and your staff.

The reason I’ve worked with them for so long is that they understand me fully and accurately, and turn my needs into practical projects. They do very professional work with a beautiful, youthful, and amateur spirit. I’d be happy to work with them on any project that touches people’s hearts.

DEVA,

Working with different industries and getting to know different cultures provides a broad perspective and a strong body of knowledge (know-how).

Bilyoner,

When I hear “Yetenek Akademisi,” the words “support,” “guidance,” “knowledge,” and “trust” come to mind. Their boutique approach and the fact that they’re fully immersed in the work have been a major advantage for us. We do truly tailor-made work. I’d say the most notable qualities of Yetenek Akademisi are their sincerity and the way they take ownership of the work.

Doğuş Grubu,

A firm with the flexibility to understand companies of all levels and cultures. A rare asset for companies striving to become more institutionalized and dealing with many complex dynamics. Working with Talent Academy is fun, relaxed, and fast-paced. I feel like we’re part of the same team. Instead of offering outside commentary, they see the operation from the inside—they live and breathe with us. Without tiring, they dove in like guerrilla fighters and grasped the company’s spirit in no time. I don’t see them as outside consultants. We work together like coworkers and friends. Hardworking, friendly, and smart—these are the qualities that come to mind when I think of Talent Academy. Their most important strengths are their awareness, their ability to analyze situations well, and their skill at evaluating everything within the context of overall business results. They understand people and their needs well and tailor their approach accordingly.

Şenpiliç,

I have been working in Human Resources for 28 years. I have gained experience on various projects with different consultants, both at multinational companies and at various holding companies in Turkey. The projects I worked on with Ebru and Pınar were among the most valuable, productive, and enjoyable ones I’ve ever undertaken. Ebru approaches every task by combining her experience in Human Resources and her systems-based approach with her understanding of how technology can be applied in the HR field; she ensures she fully understands the desired outcomes, and this approach makes everything much easier. She doesn’t just delegate the work to you. She rolls up her sleeves and gets the job done herself. Her personal standards for accountability and work quality are extremely high. During the decision-making phase regarding how the work should be done, she explains the possible options along with their outcomes to help you make the right decision, greatly simplifying your decision-making process. Pınar possesses the cognitive capacity to handle any kind of system design through her Industrial Engineering perspective. When working with her, she creates the feeling that everything is easy and that there’s a solution for everything. Even when you ask for something that isn’t feasible, she calmly and clearly explains, step by step, why it won’t work and what alternatives are available, ensuring you feel comfortable and secure throughout the project. Neither of them makes promises they can’t keep; they honor their commitments, and their approach to customer satisfaction is highly commendable. They are consultants I would always want to work with whenever the opportunity arises.

Fevzi Gandur,

I had the opportunity to get to know Bantboru through the Talent Academy during my onboarding process. The goal of this long-term project, which was already underway, was to improve the company’s organizational structure and business processes and to establish Human Resources systems that would support the development and stability of this structure. Throughout this extensive project, thanks to both the breadth and depth of their professional knowledge and their experience and professionalism as consultants, we were able to complete the process smoothly, successfully, and enjoyably. They are a team I would gladly work with again on similar projects and one I can always rely on. Thank you again.

bantboru,

Because of the sincerity and trust I’ve felt from the very first day we started working together, I see the Yetenek Akademisi team as colleagues rather than just business partners. They stay on top of current events, are constantly evolving, collaborative, empathetic, committed to ethical values, principled, sincere, and consistent. In addition to all these qualities, they are excellent at their jobs. I believe that having the opportunity to work with Yetenek Akademisi has been a huge benefit both for the company I work for and for my own personal development. I really enjoy working with them.

Cem Esenoğlu,

HR Director

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