ers of the countries might be, where
they are in their development, and
what some of their development needs
are. We also look to the leaders in the
various countries to see who they
think are the top people in the country
to succeed them. We use consistent,
standardized talent-management
frameworks around the world. Our
performance-management frame-
works are competency based, and we
rate performance against both objec-
tives and leadership skills. Another
critical component is well-written
and well-executed individual develop-
ment plans. We look at on-the-job
experiences to develop people, and
some people may need to take a
developmental assignment in another ...