My apologies for being brief. Potential Appraisal is a part of succession planning and career enrichment and seeks to identify employees with the capabilities and attitude for advancement within the organization.
A common process is for the management team to meet every three months or so to discuss and decide which employees show potential. A tool for the managers to use is a checklist with items specifying the behaviors and attributes desired in the organization.
The next stage in the process is for the identified High Pots to be approached confidentially to determine whether they wish to be part of the High Pot development program. If so, they are entered into the program. The program is designed by the HR department with the management team and will consist of formal training programs, delegated challenging projects and tasks, membership of professional associations, individual coaching, seminars, etc. Progress on the program is reviewed by the management team every three months or so. Successful program completers are offered advancements at the end of the program or some time after if such positions are available.
Vicki Heath
http://www.businessperform.com