Personnel planning and review assures annual attention to how an organization’s people are developing and helps executives systematically broaden their pool of potential leaders. When it is well-managed, (criterion-based, reliable, fair) and considers both personal and organizational needs, personnel review and planning can also strengthen the organization’s appeal to career-conscious, high-talent recruits and employees.
This is true, however, only when top management helps develop, support and participate in a rigorous review and planning process and then follows through on career pathing and development actions. Continue reading