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Talent Management Insights: The Dos And Don'ts That Can Make Or Break Your Organisation's Talent Pool

Organisations worldwide invest plenty of resources, money and time in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). These are highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we are discussing about. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation keep them motivated all the way?   Visualize a goldfish inside a tank full of fighter fish. A formula1 car on any heavy traffic road. Shoe polish just beside fruit racks in a 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 are going to 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 manager who seems to be low on general intelligence. The manager would most likely take more time concluding a brainstorming session. The hipot may see this ex