What is potential in SAP PA-PD - Personnel Development?

SAP Term: potential

• Component: PA-PD

• Component Name: Personnel Development

• Description: The expected development potential of an employee.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Potential in the context of Personnel Development (PA-PD) in SAP is a measure of an employee's ability to take on more responsibility or a higher-level job. It is based on the employee's current skills, experience, and performance. Potential is typically assessed by supervisors and other experts in the organization. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Potential can be used to identify employees who are ready for promotion or additional responsibilities. It can also be used to identify employees who may need additional training or development in order to reach their full potential. Potential can be tracked over time to measure an employee's progress and development. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assessing potential, it is important to consider both the employee's current skills and their potential for growth. It is also important to consider the employee's attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Potential is closely related to competency, which is a measure of an employee's current skills and abilities. Competency assessments are typically used in conjunction with potential assessments in order to get a more complete picture of an employee's capabilities.