Finding hidden talent
An organisation may have high-potential individuals in lower-level positions because they have gaps in their education or training, or lack experience or confidence. This type of person would be willing and able to go far beyond their role, but the right people have not yet noticed them or considered them for the hard-to-fill roles.
To find such a person, ask: If all employees were gone for a month but you could pick three people to stay on with you, who would it be, and why?
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