Identify high performers
You see which internal talent has the potential for new responsibilities, so you can consider them early and offer them a future within the organisation.
Recognise and develop potential
An initial assessment maps a person's competencies and strengths and makes their development potential concrete. It gives you a robust basis to develop your people in a targeted way and to shape their next tasks and training accordingly.
Create prospects before your talent leaves.
- Your high performers expect a path forward. Without a clear development plan, their motivation fades over time.
- Someone you wanted to keep has resigned. You want to make sure that doesn't happen again.
- A succession is coming up. It's hard to judge from day-to-day work who has the potential internally.
Our Services
Develop in a targeted way
We define the next development steps around the individual and the needs of your organisation, so you can nurture each person's talent.
Prepare for a change of role
For a promotion or succession, we identify what the person brings to the new role and where they need support, so you can give your backing where it counts.
The process at a glance
- 01Clarify the brief and the goal
Together we clarify which question the potential analysis should answer and which next tasks or development opportunities are in focus.
- 02Candidate preparation
Beforehand, the person completes a validated personality assessment and a reflection task. On request, a numerical test is also carried out.
- 03The potential analysis
Over half a day on site, the person works through tasks geared to the agreed goal. In the process, strengths and development potential become visible.
- 04Discuss the results
We review the results with the person and discuss the next development steps. A further conversation takes place with their line manager or the commissioning party.
Also for outplacement
Sometimes economic circumstances mean you have to part with valued employees. A potential analysis helps the person involved to see their strengths more clearly and to make sense of their next career steps. It is a way to show appreciation and offer tangible support for their fresh start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a potential analysis and who is it for?
A potential analysis is an initial assessment that maps a person's strengths, competencies and development areas. It suits employees and leaders whose next development steps you want to clarify. Typical occasions are a promotion, succession planning, new responsibilities or a change of career direction.
How does a potential analysis work?
First we clarify the goal. Beforehand, the person completes a validated personality assessment and a reflection task; a numerical test can be added on request. A half-day on site with suitable tasks follows. We then discuss the results with the person. A further conversation takes place with their line manager.