Description
TalentTelligent® High Potential Field Guide
A Practical, Research-Driven Resource for Identifying and Developing Potential
The TalentTelligent® High Potential Field Guide is a comprehensive, evidence-based resource designed for talent management and HR professionals responsible for talent planning, talent reviews, and high-potential identification. Built as a practical “go-to” reference, this Field Guide translates decades of research on Potential into clear, usable guidance that helps organizations move from subjective opinions to structured, defensible talent decisions.
Whether you are validating high-potential talent, preparing leaders for succession, or strengthening development strategies, this guide equips you with a consistent framework grounded in real-world application.
What You’ll Gain from the Field Guide
The High Potential Field Guide provides a structured, practical look at the Markers, Drivers, and Practices that shape potential — and shows how to apply them within your existing talent processes.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Linkages between Markers, Drivers, and Practices and real developmental assignments
- Why each Practice matters, including observable behavioral definitions
- Clear guidance on where each Practice fits in high-potential conversations
- Practical methods to measure performance across Practices
- Insights into what happens when Practices are executed poorly — and how to course-correct
- Brain-based insights from neuroscience to support sustainable development
- Structured interview guidelines to help identify, validate, and promote Potential with confidence
Designed for Talent Management Professionals
This Field Guide is built specifically for:
- Talent management and HR leaders overseeing succession and high-potential pipelines
- Practitioners leading talent reviews and calibration discussions
- HR business partners and organizational development professionals
- Coaches and leaders responsible for developing future-ready talent
By integrating research with practical application, the guide helps organizations reduce bias, strengthen alignment, and elevate the quality of potential discussions across the enterprise.
Why Organizations Trust the TalentTelligent Approach
Developed by the experts at TalentTelligent, this Field Guide reflects a commitment to evidence-based talent practices. Rather than offering generic leadership advice, it provides structured guidance that supports consistent language, clearer expectations, and more strategic development decisions.
Strengthen How You Identify and Develop Potential
If your organization is serious about building a stronger bench and making high-stakes talent decisions with confidence, the High Potential Field Guide delivers the structure, insight, and practical tools to support your work.
Turn research into action — and make potential conversations more consistent, measurable, and impactful.
This publication and all associated content are the protected intellectual property of TalentTelligent® and the authors. The material is provided for individual use only.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, shared, stored, or resold—in whole or in part, in any form or by any means—without prior written permission from TalentTelligent®. This includes, but is not limited to, photocopying, scanning, recording, posting online, or uploading to shared drives, learning platforms, or AI systems.
Unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
For licensing, bulk use, or organizational deployment, please contact TalentTelligent® directly.
