Nominating High Potentials for Assessment
One of the first and most critical steps in an organizational talent management program is building a nomination pool. The process varies widely across organizations, but most commonly culminates in a nomination meeting among key stakeholders. Needless to say, there is a great deal riding on the decisions reached during this meeting. The success of the program, and ultimately, its impact on organization effectiveness will depend on the accuracy of the talent identification process.
In this interactive workshop, participants will have an opportunity to share insights regarding approaches that have worked favorably, as well challenges they have faced as they prepare for and facilitate their own talent identification meetings.
Speaker
Jim Kauffman, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
Development Dimensions International
Jim is a Senior Consultant in DDI's Executive Solutions Group. He designs and delivers programs that help clients identify, assess, and develop senior leadership talent. He has over 13 years of experience creating solutions for selection, developing, and retaining personnel at all organizational levels. His experience includes over three years as the director of personnel research for a 60,000-member telecommunications organization in Mexico.
Dr. Kauffman has worked with companies, including Bank of America, Wachovia, Georgia Pacific, BHP, Verizon Wireless, Cingular, and Coca-Cola.
As a member of DDI's Executive Solutions Group, Dr. Kauffman is shaping new consulting services and deploying existing services in the area of successions management. He works effectively with senior management and successfully coordinates with internal and external DDI partners to build and deliver client solutions. He also leverages his fluency in Spanish and his extensive international experience in his role as DDI's professional services liaison to their Latin American offices.