Hello Rik, Your question is fairly general, so this answer is also quite general.
You talent recognition process could be an integral part of your existing performance appraisal process or an additional process.
As part of the existing process, identify the qualities and achievements that you need in the people to be promoted. Ensure that these qualities and achievements are included in your existing rating forms. At the end of the rating period, review all of the performance evaluations and separate out those that meet your criteria for possible promotion.
As an additional process, at the end of the rating period, gather all of the managers/supervisors together in a meeting. Ensure that they bring to the meeting names of possible candidates and have reviewed the qualities and achievements that you need in the people to be promoted. Ask managers/supervisors to discuss each proposed candidate in turn and arrive at a consensus of suitable promotions.
Vicki Heath
Human Resources Software and Resources
http://www.businessperform.com