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The Triangle of Talent: Levels of Problem Solving
The "Triangle of Talent" categorizes employees based on their ability to solve problems independently and effectively. It ranges from:
- Level 1 (Useless)—who struggle even with direct instructions—to
- Level 5 (Superstars)—who identify and solve the right problems without being told.
Top performers are those who can both identify the right problems and solve them efficiently, either individually or by coordinating teams.
Obviously, organizations should prioritize hiring and developing more Level 5 employees, as they generate the most impact.
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The Distribution of Talent
In any company, talent distribution follows a pattern where a small percentage of high-performing employees ("right-side" players) create the majority of the value.
However, managers often spend most of their time handling low-performing or average employees, which is inefficient. A better strategy would be to focus on hiring, developing, and retaining star performers.
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