Is this new employee going to be your next star, or your next disappointment?

Think about a new hire who you quickly knew would not work out…and one who you knew were going to be great.  In both situations, what were the signs you saw?  You had more than a  hunch, but often it is hard to put our finger on these clues.

Whether your new employee is a senior executive or a recent college graduate, three indicators tell us their trajectory.

Whether it’s one key employee you’re supporting in their development, or a large-scale training program across a company, there are consistent strategies that drive the success of such endeavors.  These are applicable regardless of the development channel: formal learning (classroom or online), on-the-job training, stretch projects, etc.