Jack Zenger Contributor

Many organizations, either formally or informally, compile a list of people they believe will have high potential for promotion. These high potential individuals, (HIPOs), often receive extra developmental opportunities beyond what’s available to the rest of their peers.From an individual’s point of view, being selected to be on the high potential list has enormous benefits. It becomes a boost to careers and a high acknowledgement

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jackzenger/2014/09/18/who-to-promote-10-keys-to-identifying-people-with-high-potential/