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Organisations around the world invest a whole lot of resources, time and money in Talent Management to retain High Potentials (HIPOTs). These would highly capable, intelligent, and quick learning resources that we're referring to. Would a hike in salary package, grade, or designation keep them motivated all the way?   Imagine a goldfish in a tank full of fighter fish. A formula1 car on any heavy traffic road. Shoe polish besides fruit racks in a retail outlet. How repulsive are these images? This is simply how hipots will feel they were to work in an environment that does not suit their culture, aspirations, and capabilities. They may feel suffocated and what follows next is the hipot going in search of fresh air.     CAPABILITY MISMATCH:   Think about it as a situation where your hipot has to report to a manager who seems to be low on general intelligence. The manager would most likely take more time concluding a brainstorming session. The hipot may see this addition...