Talent Management: The Dos And Don'ts Which Will Make Or Break Your Organisation's Talent Pool
Organisations throughout the world invest a whole lot of resources, time and money in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). These would highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we are discussing about. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation hold them motivated all the way? Visualize a goldfish in 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 exactly how hipots will feel if they've 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 supervisor who seems to be low on general intelligence. The manager would likely spend more time concluding a brainstorming session. The hipot ...