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Published by Tim Kidson on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at 9:41 am

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For all those in pain today

It is extraordinary how much fabulous talent is lying dormant in organisations that are desperately tying to develop and sustain competitive advantage in a hugely congested marketplace.

Take a motor component supplier on the south coast. They have a lady driver who gets rave reviews from customers. She is bright, full of ideas and has great attitude. She could be PA to the Managing Director. They have a storeman in a depot. When he was asked about his ideas for the future of the business, he produced a seven point marketing strategy that if implemented, would transform the fortunes of the organisation. They have someone on the bought ledger who was never put on this earth to ever set foot in an accounts department. Last night she gave a presentation, her first, to the management team that was faultless. This lady has an intuitive ability to relate to and engage with her audience. She will make a brilliant ambassador for the company.

I drive back to Hereford tonight feeling privileged to work with these people; but the really big message for leaders is that they must look for, find and develop talent wherever and whenever they can.

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