Define a credible high-potential program promise that separates access, development, and promotion.
The move: write the promise contract before you invite people in. High-potential programs are retention tools only when the promise is credible. A program that quietly implies promotion but only delivers workshops creates distrust. A program that refuses to say anything about career impact feels cosmetic. The skilled middle is a clear contract: what the participant receives, what evidence the company will use, and what remains contingent. Use three buckets. Access covers senior visibility, feedback, coaching, and learning from leaders. Investment covers stretch work, sponsor attention, role experiments, and protected development time. Decision rights covers what the program does not…
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