Abstract
This study examined whether a mixed-cohort of billable and non-billable (e.g., marketing, human resources, accounting, technology) participants in a high-potential development program is beneficial to the organizations that utilize this development approach and to the participants in such programs. This research focused on professional service firms with time-defined and structured high-potential programs. This study utilized a mixed-method design and gathered data in two phases: a survey and a focus group. These methods were used to obtain participant sentiments of participating in their respective high-potential programs. Twenty-five high-potential professionals completed the survey and six participated in the focus group. The study found that participants benefited from the mixed-cohort experience to varying degrees. In addition, the study concluded that professional services firms may also benefit from this approach when high-potential programs are thoughtfully designed and communicated.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Professional corporations; Organizational change; Career development
Date of Award
2022
School Affiliation
George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
Department/Program
Business
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Masters
Faculty Advisor
Gary Mangiofico
Recommended Citation
Robison, Charlene, "High potential programs in professional service firms" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 1252.
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/etd/1252