Why performance and potential are no longer enough

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A growing tendency exists that employees must be identified as talent to be developed if they are able to work abroad or move laterally across units and positions in the company. Organizations should be aware that too great an emphasis on mobility can serve to exclude top-performing individuals with potential whose personal circumstances limit their ability to make the expected transitions. Ethical considerations associated with the reducing of agency must likewise be considered. Originality/value Originality: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.