Specialists’ development: Because there is more to life than leadership
Leadership isn’t the only path. This article explores how organizations can support specialists in achieving meaningful development and career progression without requiring them to take on people management roles.
Potentially disappointing: What is potential?
Unpacking the idea of potential. This article takes a closer look at how organisations estimate future capability, and discusses why it’s time to reconsider what the term really means and rethink how we use it.
360 feedback: Why would you do that?
Thinking about using 360 feedback? This article explores the many applications of 360 questionnaires, from individual development to organisational change, and explains why defining the purpose is key to success.
Our view on potential
Potential-related practices lie at the very core of exclusive talent management. According to some researchers, these practices are supposed to increase commitment, engagement, motivation, and loyalty among employees labelled as ‘high potentials’, while simultaneously reducing organisational costs and ensuring a higher return on investment. However, these practices can also lead to decreased commitment, engagement, motivation, […]
Exclusive and inclusive talent management
One of the tensions highlighted above is the contrast between Exclusive and Inclusive approaches to talent management. These two perspectives present distinct views on how organisations should identify, develop, and allocate resources to their workforce. The differences between these and the implications for assessment-related practices are detailed in this article. However, as a quick summary: […]
Our stance on talent
There is a fundamental lack of consensus and significant ambiguity surrounding the meaning of the word ‘talent’ in the organisational world. For example, it is sometimes referred to as human capital, sometimes as individual difference, and sometimes as a strength or a gift. On this website, we use the word ‘talent’ in ‘talent assessment’ as […]
How complexity theory influences our work
Complexity Theory Our approach is rooted in Complexity Theory, which is a set of theoretical frameworks used to analyse complex systems. A system consists of elements (parts) and the connections between them (relationships). Complex systems exhibit characteristics such as numerosity, interdependence, nonlinearity, emergence, adaptation, self-organisation, and feedback loops. When examining complex systems, we explore how […]
High-potential practices: The transparency dilemma
Should you let employees know they’re viewed as high-potential? This article explores the ethical, motivational, and legal considerations surrounding transparency in high-potential practices.