9.6. SUMMARY

As you can see, these results have powerful implications for selection and development initiatives in organizations. A thoughtfully planned and implemented EI-based star performer system is an empirical method of improving hiring and training across a variety of positions. When preparing your initiative, remember these best practices:

  1. For each position in question, collect a separate set of performance data and develop a unique star performer profile. Profiles are not transferable among positions or organizations.

  2. Ensure the sample is comprised of at least seventy employees performing a similar role upon which to draw your data.

  3. Find out what criteria the organization uses to determine its top performers. Based on these performance ...

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