Great question Jaspal. This type of thinking must be driven by a top down approach. What leadership accepts sends a clear message as to what they value. If leadership demands objective performance standards replace subjective determinations of potential there can’t help but be a cultural shift in emphasis. As a result of leadership’s unyielding commitment to this principle, the workforce will shift their perception of what’s valued as well. 

It clarify a lot about the confusion in these system. Just a question – how does an organization inculcate the understanding of this in employee, managers and and even in their own mindsets?

I’m sure it needs to start from the management (own) mindset and looking forward on the how part. 

Well said Alan – thanks for sharing. 

This is a topic that flusters a lot of developmental folks. Many don’t want to dismiss potential as it seems to point to a possibility. But the same commitment that produces results is the same commitment needed to pursue internal personal development. So no matter what, there is no stepping around the motivation to ‘work like a donkey’. As a developmental guy I always look for that as an element that a leader brings to the game!.

Alan

Glad to be of help Chris. Best wishes Sir. 

No thanks necessary Julie – appreciate you stopping by.