Potential Appraisal.ppt 56t53

Potential Appraisal The potential appraisal refers to the appraisal i.e. identification of the hidden talents and skills of a person. The person might or might not be aware of them.

Potential appraisal is a future – oriented appraisal whose main objective is to identify and evaluate the potential of the employees to assume higher positions and responsibilities in the organizational hierarchy. Many organisations consider and use potential

appraisal as a part of the performance appraisal processes

Potential appraisal can serve the following purposes: · To advise employees about their overall career development and future prospects · Help the organisation to chalk out succession plans · Motivate the employees to further develop their skills and competencies. · To identify the training needs. Techniques of potential appraisal: Self – appraisals Peer appraisals Superior appraisals MBO Psychological and psychometric tests Management games like role playing Leadership exercises etc.

Techniques of potential appraisal: Self – appraisals Peer appraisals Superior appraisals MBO Psychological and psychometric tests Management games like role playing Leadership exercises etc.

Potential appraisal helps to identify what can happen in future so that it can be guided and directed towards the achievement of individual and organizational growth and goals. Therefore, potential should be included as a part of the Performance appraisal in organisations.