How to develop high-potential employees

Article Type: Abstracts From: Strategic Direction, Volume 29, Issue 2

Jusko J. Industry Week, September 2012, Vol. 261 Issue: 9, Start Page: 26, No of pages: 3

Argues that the best companies do not live for the present but plan for the future. Applies this argument to the issue of people management and the need to ensure that high-performing employees are encouraged to develop their full potential. Discusses this imperative in the context of training and encouraging managers in US manufacturing companies, noting the challenges that are involved. Focuses on specific case studies of manufacturers that have introduced high-potential employee development programmes. Lists seven keys to achieving success when forging a high-potential employee development programme, including:significant involvement by senior management; consistency, transparency and a high-trust culture; talent reviews that have both breadth and depth; meaningful development experience; motivation and retention; accountability; and measurement. Article type: Viewpoint ISSN: 0039-0895 Reference: 41AX914

Keywords: Employees, Employees development, Managers,Manufacturing, Manufacturing systems, Organizations, Skills training, Training,USA