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September 14, 2011
What Do High-Potential Leaders Want?

Are organizations putting the right resources behind their high-potential programs? Many organizations assume compensation will keep their employees around. However, according to a PDI Ninth House Pulse on Leadersstudy, high-potential talent consider non-tangible elements such as stimulating and engaging work and a belief in the organization’s mission much more important in a job. Smart organizations are looking for new, more innovative ways to keep them engaged and committed to their organization.

By Stu Crandell, Senior Vice President, Solutions Portfolio Group, PDI Ninth House

High-potential leaders provide an impressive impact to their organizations’ bottom line. In fact PDI Ninth House Pulse on Leadersresearch shows that high potentials can provide their organizations with a 20 percent increase in project success, or approximately $25 million in increased revenue.