Talent Management: The Dos And Don'ts Which Will Make Or Break Your Organisation's Talent Pool
Organisations globally invest large amounts of resources, time and money in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). These are generally highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we are discussing about. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation keep them motivated for long? Visualize a goldfish in a tank full of fighter fish. A formula1 car on a heavy traffic road. Shoe polish close to fruit racks in the retail outlet. How repulsive are these images? That's precisely how hipots will feel if they have to work in an environment that doesn't suit their culture, aspirations, and capabilities. They will 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 supervisor who is low on general intelligence. The manager would likely spend more time concluding a brainstorming session. The hipot may see this additional ...