Potential: Overcoming the Army's Talent Delta With Growth Optimization
Abstract
Potential is the ability to grow current talent (TC) into predicted future talent (TF). TC is the talent byproduct of the present-day intersection of knowledge, skills, and behaviors (KSBs); performance of a ratees amalgamated TCs is assessed by the rater for the current evaluation period. TF is the future talent(s) required from an increased role/rank/positions demand to solve future, more complex problems as predicted by, and an output of, the senior rater/ratee reflective counseling. Optimal growth (growth optimization) reduces the friction of ones progression from TC to TF. Its characteristics include: optimistic exuberance (OE); strength of character (SoC); and a learning-agile mindset (LAM). Taken together, OE ignites the passion for growth while SoC sustains the LAM through the most difficult period of growth and under the least desirable conditions. These same characteristics can also be viewed as universal TF traits for the highest-ranking leaders, and as talent, they themselves can be acted upon through ignition, deep practice, and mentorship.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1177214
Entities
People
- Joshua A. Van Epps
Organizations
- Marine Corps University