L15 potential appraisal

1. POTENTIAL APPRAISAL

2. Definiation The potential appraisal refers to the identification of the hidden talents and skills of a person. The person might or might not be aware of them. Potential appraisal may be defined as a process of determining an employee’s strengths and weaknesses with a view to use this as a predictor of his future performance.

3. 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 organisation’s consider and use potential appraisal as a part of the performance appraisal processes

4. Purpose / Need for Potential Appraisal Potential appraisal is another powerful tool of employee development People earn promotions on the basis of their past performance There could be a difference in the roles played by person before and after promotion Past performance may not be a good indicator of suitability for a higher role Inform employees about their future prospects Help the organization chalk out a suitable succession plan Update training efforts from time to time Advise employees about what they must do to improve their career prospects

5. Categories of Potential Turn Potential - next level Growth Potential – more complex at the same level in future Mastery – same level in a better manner

6. Indicators Sense of reality Imagination Power of analysis Breadth of vision Persuasion

7. Techniques Of Potential Appraisal: Self – appraisals Peer appraisals Superior appraisals MBO Psychological and psychometric tests Management games like role playing Leadership exercises

8. Self Appraisal Form The self appraisal form generally starts with the employee details like: • The name of the employee  • Designation  • Date of joining  • Date of last appraisal  • Department  • Reporting officer The next section is, commonly, designed to gather the information from the employee regarding his on-the-job performance and his responsibilities: • The current responsibilities held by the employee • Accomplishments • Goals for the next appraisal period • Areas for improvement • Training requirements felt for the present job • Responsibilities the employee would like to add to his current responsibilities • Problems faced • Solutions tried • Measures taken for personal and professional development • Best and worst aspects of the job • Is the superior supportive 

9. The form also includes a section where the employee rates himself on various behavioral parameters like:  • Communication skills • Inter-personal skills • Problem-solving • Team work • Adaptability/Flexibility • Initiative • Decision Making • Leadership • Maturity  The self appraisal form also includes a section where the employee can quote examples and incidents to support his ratings and answers . The self appraisal form generally ends with a subjective section asking for suggestions and the choice of discussing any other topic that the employee feels the need to raise and discuss.

10. Thus potential appraisal concentrates on the future, based on the performance of the past and helps in developing the personal interests of the employees in alignment to the organisational goals.