Spitzenkräfte: wie man sie erkennt

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Employees come in all shapes and sizes. Each type of employee brings their own skills and characteristics to the workplace. Here are just a few of the different types of employees you might encounter:

The Doer : This type of employee is always on the go and striving to be the best. He is competitive and determined and always looking for new challenges.

The Innovator : This type of employee always thinks outside the box. He is creative and imaginative and is always looking for new ways to do and get things done.

The independent thinker: This type of employee analyzes and evaluates. He likes to solve problems independently and is always looking for new ways to improve things.

Top performers are the best of the best – those who consistently exceed expectations and are ready to make a significant contribution to the success of your company. Average top performers mostly meet your expectations, but they don’t necessarily stand out from the crowd. Finally, underperformers are those who consistently underperform and often require additional supervision or coaching to meet minimum requirements.

The most important characteristics of top talentCopied

Now that we know the different types of employees, let’s take a closer look at the key characteristics of top talent. Here are some of their most common characteristics:

Continuous learning and development: Top performers are lifelong learners who continually look for opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge. They do not hesitate to take risks and step out of their comfort zone to achieve common goals.

Proactive and results-oriented: Top talent doesn’t wait for something to happen – they make it happen. You are always thinking ahead and looking for ways to improve processes to achieve better results. When they do encounter problems or setbacks, they quickly find solutions to quickly get back on track.

Able to communicate: Top talent has excellent command of oral and written communication. They know how to convey their ideas clearly and are persuasive, talkative and good listeners. The ability to communicate effectively is a crucial ingredient in the recipe for a successful employee.

Team Player : Top leaders understand that no man is an island and know the importance of teamwork. They are always ready to support their team members. And they know how to work towards common goals.

(Potential) Leaders : Many top executives are natural leaders who tend to be influential within their teams. They are the ones that others look up to and respect. And they have a knack for getting things done.

These are just some of the essential characteristics of top talent. As you may have realized, these employees are more than just high performers. They are versatile people with many skills and abilities.

How can you identify top talent in your company?Copied

Now that you know what to look for, you may be wondering how to identify the top performers in your company. Here are a few tips:

• Look for employees who are constantly learning and growing – usually these employees are the ones who are constantly asking questions, looking for new opportunities, and taking on new challenges.
• Observe how employees interact with others – high performers tend to be good communicators and team players. They are the ones that others are drawn to and who always seem to be able to get something done.
• Pay attention to results: Top performers are usually those who consistently exceed expectations and achieve outstanding results.
• Ask for feedback – an easy way to identify top talent is to ask their colleagues for feedback. Find out who their colleagues think is doing a good job and why.

Find top talent with the AG5 Expert FinderCopied

Top performers score high for their skills. You can use the AG5 Expert Finder to identify top talent based on specific criteria. You will receive a list of employees in the order of „top talent“, „most qualified“ and/or „most talented for your specific purpose“.

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Kimberley Vrij

Kimberley Vrij is a copywriter at AG5. She supports our mission by writing about skills management and sharing well-researched content that is easy to understand.