Talent Management: The Dos And Don'ts Which Will Make Or Break Your Organisation's Talent Pool
Organisations across the world invest a lot of resources, time and money in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). These generally are highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we are referring to. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation place them motivated for long? Visualize a goldfish inside a tank full of fighter fish. A formula1 car on a high-traffic road. Shoe polish adjacent to fruit racks in the retail outlet. How repulsive are these images? That's exactly how hipots will feel should 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: Take into consideration 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 thi...