July 29, 2009
Even though the economy is on a tight rope organizations still need
to think about promoting people in order to retain top talent and groom
future leaders. Organizations need to look for their “High Potentials.”
What are High Potentials?
High potentials are people who know the business; the people that
know the details of the operation, but are still innovative. They have
a sense of where the organization is moving and they aren’t afraid to
think on the cutting edge. They aren’t hard to miss.
The challenge is: how do you find High Potentials that can also
lead? The hurdle, from our perspective, is knowing which High
Potentials are capable of becoming leaders. How do you know if your
High Potentials will turn into agents of change that can mobilize
people and get things done?
How Do You Find High Potentials Who Can Lead?
It’s not enough to simply identify people who know the business. We
have to look for something more–especially when we’re considering
promoting a potential leader. Make sure your high potential candidates
possess the following traits: [read more]
