DDI High-Potential Identification & Acceleration Flashcards
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What does DDI mean by 'bench strength' in the context of succession and high-potential programs?
Answer: The depth and quality of ready-now or near-ready candidates available to fill critical leadership roles
Bench strength refers to the depth and quality of internal candidates who are ready or near-ready to step into critical leadership roles, ensuring organizational continuity.
In DDI's HIPO framework, what is the role of an executive sponsor in a high-potential program?
Answer: To provide senior advocacy, visibility, and career guidance to accelerate a high-potential's development and exposure
An executive sponsor provides high potentials with organizational visibility, advocacy, and strategic guidance that accelerates their development and career trajectory.
According to DDI, how should organizations respond when a high-potential employee is not progressing as expected in the program?
Answer: Conduct a candid developmental conversation to identify barriers, adjust development plans, and reassess readiness
DDI recommends candid developmental conversations that surface barriers, adjust individual development plans, and reassess readiness rather than silent removal or avoidance.
Which DDI concept describes the tendency for organizations to over-index on employees who are visible and vocal when identifying high potentials?
Answer: Visibility bias
Visibility bias refers to the tendency to identify high potentials based on how visible or vocal an employee is rather than on objective evidence of their potential and performance.
How does DDI recommend measuring 'readiness' of a high-potential candidate for a specific leadership role?
Answer: By comparing validated assessment data and observed behavioral evidence against the competency requirements of the target role
DDI measures readiness by comparing validated assessment data and observed behavioral evidence against the specific competency requirements of the target role.
What is the primary purpose of a 'talent review' meeting in DDI's high-potential and succession framework?
Answer: To calibrate leadership assessments, review bench strength, and make data-informed decisions about development and placement of key talent
A talent review meeting in DDI's framework is a calibration session where senior leaders examine bench strength, discuss high-potential readiness, and make informed decisions about development priorities and succession placements.