Talent Management Insights: The Dos And Don'ts That Can Make Or Break Your Organisation's Talent Pool
Organisations all over the world invest plenty of resources, time and money in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). You will see these are highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we are discussing. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation keep them motivated for long? Imagine a goldfish inside a tank full of fighter fish. A formula1 car on a heavy traffic road. Shoe polish next to fruit racks in the retail outlet. How repulsive are these images? That's simply how hipots will feel they were 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 supervisor who is low on general intelligence. The manager would likely spend more time concluding a brainstorming session. The hipot may see this extra time as waste ...