It’s great news that talent reviews have become almost universal in larger organizations, avoiding the fads that have overtaken HR processes like performance management. The fact that most companies do them, however, doesn’t mean that they’re done well. We often see companies with overly complex processes, vague definitions of potential, ill-equipped HR leaders, no follow-up and other ills that undercut the effectiveness of this potentially powerful process.
Our experience conducting hundreds of talent reviews and building the process for complex global companies shows us that six factors create a successful talent review:
