TALENT STRATEGIES:

How to Identify and Develop Professionals
for Management and Leadership Responsibilities

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* 2. SPOTTING TALENT:
How would you rate these traits or behaviors as indicative or predictive of a professional with HIGH POTENTIAL for PARTNER or TOP EXECUTIVE?

	NEVER TRUE any of the time	SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They got good grades in school.	They got good grades in school. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They got good grades in school. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They got good grades in school. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They got good grades in school. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They got good grades in school. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They work longer hours.	They work longer hours. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They work longer hours. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They work longer hours. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They work longer hours. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They work longer hours. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They are clearly excellent technically.	They are clearly excellent technically. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They are clearly excellent technically. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They are clearly excellent technically. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They are clearly excellent technically. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They are clearly excellent technically. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They are always trying to improve.	They are always trying to improve. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They are always trying to improve. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They are always trying to improve. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They are always trying to improve. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They are always trying to improve. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They ask for honest feedback, and they take it to heart.	They ask for honest feedback, and they take it to heart. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They ask for honest feedback, and they take it to heart. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They ask for honest feedback, and they take it to heart. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They ask for honest feedback, and they take it to heart. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They ask for honest feedback, and they take it to heart. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
People listen to them.	People listen to them. NEVER TRUE any of the time	People listen to them. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	People listen to them. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	People listen to them. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	People listen to them. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
Other people follow their lead.	Other people follow their lead. NEVER TRUE any of the time	Other people follow their lead. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	Other people follow their lead. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	Other people follow their lead. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	Other people follow their lead. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They challenge the partners, coming up with new ways of doing things.	They challenge the partners, coming up with new ways of doing things. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They challenge the partners, coming up with new ways of doing things. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They challenge the partners, coming up with new ways of doing things. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They challenge the partners, coming up with new ways of doing things. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They challenge the partners, coming up with new ways of doing things. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They do “extra credit” – things that the partners wouldn’t normally expect from someone at their level.	They do “extra credit” – things that the partners wouldn’t normally expect from someone at their level. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They do “extra credit” – things that the partners wouldn’t normally expect from someone at their level. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They do “extra credit” – things that the partners wouldn’t normally expect from someone at their level. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They do “extra credit” – things that the partners wouldn’t normally expect from someone at their level. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They do “extra credit” – things that the partners wouldn’t normally expect from someone at their level. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
When their work is reviewed, it needs very little, if any, correction.	When their work is reviewed, it needs very little, if any, correction. NEVER TRUE any of the time	When their work is reviewed, it needs very little, if any, correction. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	When their work is reviewed, it needs very little, if any, correction. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	When their work is reviewed, it needs very little, if any, correction. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	When their work is reviewed, it needs very little, if any, correction. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
Supervisors and/or partners ask for them by name to work with.	Supervisors and/or partners ask for them by name to work with. NEVER TRUE any of the time	Supervisors and/or partners ask for them by name to work with. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	Supervisors and/or partners ask for them by name to work with. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	Supervisors and/or partners ask for them by name to work with. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	Supervisors and/or partners ask for them by name to work with. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They understand the importance of bringing in business.	They understand the importance of bringing in business. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They understand the importance of bringing in business. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They understand the importance of bringing in business. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They understand the importance of bringing in business. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They understand the importance of bringing in business. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They identify potential opportunities for new business.	They identify potential opportunities for new business. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They identify potential opportunities for new business. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They identify potential opportunities for new business. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They identify potential opportunities for new business. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They identify potential opportunities for new business. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They are at least trying to get business.	They are at least trying to get business. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They are at least trying to get business. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They are at least trying to get business. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They are at least trying to get business. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They are at least trying to get business. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They are a good "networker."	They are a good "networker." NEVER TRUE any of the time	They are a good "networker." SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They are a good "networker." FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They are a good "networker." MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They are a good "networker." ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They use their "network" to look for new business.	They use their "network" to look for new business. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They use their "network" to look for new business. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They use their "network" to look for new business. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They use their "network" to look for new business. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They use their "network" to look for new business. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They increasingly manage client engagements.	They increasingly manage client engagements. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They increasingly manage client engagements. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They increasingly manage client engagements. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They increasingly manage client engagements. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They increasingly manage client engagements. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They increasingly handle the relationship with the client.	They increasingly handle the relationship with the client. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They increasingly handle the relationship with the client. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They increasingly handle the relationship with the client. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They increasingly handle the relationship with the client. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They increasingly handle the relationship with the client. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
Clients say good things about them.	Clients say good things about them. NEVER TRUE any of the time	Clients say good things about them. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	Clients say good things about them. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	Clients say good things about them. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	Clients say good things about them. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
Clients request them.	Clients request them. NEVER TRUE any of the time	Clients request them. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	Clients request them. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	Clients request them. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	Clients request them. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They keep asking what they need to do to advance, and when will they get those advancements.	They keep asking what they need to do to advance, and when will they get those advancements. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They keep asking what they need to do to advance, and when will they get those advancements. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They keep asking what they need to do to advance, and when will they get those advancements. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They keep asking what they need to do to advance, and when will they get those advancements. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They keep asking what they need to do to advance, and when will they get those advancements. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They make themselves experts in something useful to the firm.	They make themselves experts in something useful to the firm. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They make themselves experts in something useful to the firm. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They make themselves experts in something useful to the firm. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They make themselves experts in something useful to the firm. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They make themselves experts in something useful to the firm. ALWAYS TRUE all the time
They embrace specialization as a way to build their careers rather than a “why do I have to specialize?” attitude.	They embrace specialization as a way to build their careers rather than a “why do I have to specialize?” attitude. NEVER TRUE any of the time	They embrace specialization as a way to build their careers rather than a “why do I have to specialize?” attitude. SOMETIMES TRUE some of the time	They embrace specialization as a way to build their careers rather than a “why do I have to specialize?” attitude. FAIRLY TRUE a fair amount of the time	They embrace specialization as a way to build their careers rather than a “why do I have to specialize?” attitude. MOSTLY TRUE most of the time	They embrace specialization as a way to build their careers rather than a “why do I have to specialize?” attitude. ALWAYS TRUE all the time

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* 1. WELCOME! And Thank You for joining the study panel! Where should we send your FREE report of the results?

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* 2. SPOTTING TALENT: How would you rate these traits or behaviors as indicative or predictive of a professional with HIGH POTENTIAL for PARTNER or TOP EXECUTIVE?

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* 3. IN YOUR OWN WORDS: What's the MOST IMPORTANT thing to look for in spotting staff with Partner or Top Executive potential?

* 1.
WELCOME!

And Thank You for joining the study panel!

Where should we send your FREE report of the results?

* 2. SPOTTING TALENT:
How would you rate these traits or behaviors as indicative or predictive of a professional with HIGH POTENTIAL for PARTNER or TOP EXECUTIVE?

* 3.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS:

What's the MOST IMPORTANT thing to look for in spotting staff with Partner or Top Executive potential?