Evaluation of “High Potential” Indicators

Abstract

Purpose – To identify and evaluate high potential indicators in employees by the organization’s management team and HR professionals. We are identifying implicit criteria used in practice by HR professionals to improve assessment tools for potential indicators. Methodology – Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are used. Questions to identify/assess high-potential indicators are developed based on familiarity with existing practices worldwide. Top managers of Georgian companies participated in the research - 162 respondents in total. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were also used in the research, which was conducted with HR professionals of 21 Georgian companies. The purpose of the interview was to reveal the differences that may exist between HR professionals’ implicit evaluations of high potential and verbally expressed criteria during selection. Limitations/results of the study - The size of the sample is a limitation; therefore, the conclusions drawn from the study results of the shouldbe treated with caution. Practical implications - Detection and assessment of high potential indicators; Identifying high potential, recruiting, promoting, and developing training strategies by top managers and human resource management specialists in organizations.