ACT I
ASSESSING TALENT
6 hidden tensions preventing professionals from accurately evaluating their available resources in moments of transition and change.
Act 1 | Scenario 1
“Misallocated Admiration”
When we automatically assign competence to others based on presentation signals, and it causes us to overestimate or underestimate the skill level of those around us.
Act 1 | Scenario 2
When we preemptively declare what is practical or realistic, and it causes us to underestimate what is actually very much in the realm of possibility.
“Delusional Realism”
Act 1 | Scenario 3
When a desire to improve a perceived weakness within ourselves or others prevents us from seeing the unique attributes that could provide a competitive advantage.
“Destructive Development”
Act 1 | Scenario 4
“Miscalculated Identity”
When we define ourselves based on specific roles or environments we’ve been confined to, and it prevents us from seeing the true range of skills we have available to us.
Act 1 | Scenario 5
“Deceptive Harmony”
When we attempt to create social cohesion with others in a moment that prevents us from understanding the divergent attributes, needs and inner workings within ourselves.
Act 1 | Scenario 6
“Premature Corrections”
When we attempt to assert ourselves and fix the thoughts or actions of others, and it prevents us from gathering the necessary information that would actually allow us to guide them.