From Potential to Performance

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One of the responsibilities of an HR function is to identify individuals with high potential capability and subsequently provide the proper development environment to achieve the high potential. In “From Potential to Performance,” Judith Hobrough and Peter Taylor of bioss Europe have articulated what needs to be done to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge and experiences they need to reach their maximum capability. They also point out that capability is only part of the puzzle in developing human talent, and approaches that do not recognize the other parts of the puzzle will be less effective.

Major organizations and consulting firms that provide Requisite Organization-based services

A global association of academics, managers, and consultants that focuses on spreading RO implementation practices and encouraging their use
Dr. Gerry Kraines, the firms principal, combines Harry Levinson's leadership frameworks with Elliott Jaques's Requisite Organization. He worked closely with Jaques over many years, has trained more managers in these methods than anyone else in the field, and has developed a comprehensive RO-based software for client firms.
Former RO-experienced CEO, Ron Harding, provides coaching to CEOs of start-ups and small and medium-size companies that are exploring their own use of RO concepts.  His role is limited, temporary and coordinated with the RO-based consultant working with the organization
Founded by Gillian Stamp, one of Jaques's colleagues at Brunel, the firm modified Jaques;s work-levels, developed the Career Path Appreciation method, and has grown to several hundred certified assessors in aligned consulting firms world-wide recently expanding to include organization design