Define what talent means in your organisation

Shivani Panchal Updated by Shivani Panchal

Organisations measure performance for various reasons, such as linking it to pay and reward or success planning. Traditional performance measurement is challenging and has several pitfalls. Performance measures often don't fully consider talent, and raters lack sufficient data to be objective.

At OneAdvanced Performance & Talent, we believe performance measurement can be more equitable and actionable. It should be based on evidence, not ratings. Using opinions to measure performance can lead to unfair results. Evidence-based measurement helps identify the next steps to support employee development.

Defining talent and optimising performance behaviours and talent snapshot design can lead to more equitable performance measurement.

The first step is to define what 'talent' means in your organisation. This helps communicate the concept to managers and employees. We define 'talent' as a combination of performance and potential.

Our Definition of Talent

  • Performance
    • Outcomes achieved for the business
    • Behaviour that supports the organisation's cultural development
  • Potential
    • Aspiration: Desire for recognition and future role enhancement
    • Alignment: Personal connection and commitment to the organisation, its values, and the role
    • Ability: Mix of intellectual, technical, and emotional skills

This is just a starting point.

How does your organisation define talent?

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