Communicating potential to employees

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Communicating potential to employees

Determining whether or not to tell employees that you consider them high-potential is a hotly debated topic. But studies have shown that being transparent with high-potentials is occurring more frequently. However, 63% of companies surveyed say they don't tell employees they're considered high-potential. So, what are the risks and benefits of telling them? My personal view through years of experience is, why not tell them? If you're grooming them for a higher level role or leadership role, get their buy-in and get them excited.

Imagine how exciting it is for the employee to learn that the organization believes in them and their career growth. But let's explore the risks. Being open with high-potentials about how they're viewed might discourage other employees who aren't told they stand out. This could cause friction. Also, some individuals who learn that they're considered high-potential may want to live up to your expectations and show they can handle additional responsibilities, but they may take on too much too soon and risk failure.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/finding-and-retaining-high-potentials/communicating-potential-to-employees