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A Data-Driven Approach to Identifying Future Leaders

May 29, 2017 | Stacey Philpot, Kelly Monahan | Data, AI, & Machine Learning

Many executives believe they are good at identifying leadership talent. However, when asked how they make their decisions, they often cite intuition or “gut” instincts. Social science research, on the other hand, suggests that individuals are often prone to cognitive biases in such decisions. Rather than just relying on the subjective opinions of executives, some companies are using assessment tools to identify high-potential talent.

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