Talent Management Insights: The Dos And Don'ts That Can Make Or Break Your Organisation's Talent Pool
Organisations worldwide invest large amounts of resources, time and money in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). They are highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we are talking about. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation hold them motivated all the way? Visualize a goldfish inside a tank with lots of fighter fish. A formula1 car on any high-traffic road. Shoe polish adjacent to fruit racks in a retail outlet. How repulsive are these images? That's precisely how hipots will feel when they have to work in an environment that does not suit their culture, aspirations, and capabilities. They may feel suffocated and what follows next is the hipot going in search of fresh air. CAPABILITY MISMATCH: Consider a situation where your hipot has to report to a manager who is low on general intelligence. The manager would likely spend more time concluding a brainstorming session. The hipot may see this additional time...