Measuring Potential

 By  A. Zamroni Sw.

(Source: www.tes.com)

Can potential be measured? How to measure potential? Why does potential need to be measured? What are the benefits of measuring potential in achieving achievement?

Potential can be measured, but not done in the same way we measure the length of an object with a meter. Potential is measured by approximating the minimum and maximum limits or the size and size. Every individual can measure his potential based on his habits, tendencies, abilities, or strengths. Through habits, tendencies, abilities, or strengths that are practiced for a certain time, usually we will know the size of our potential.

However, because they are generally abstract in nature, potential is difficult to measure precisely. For that, we also need to ask the opinions of those closest to us about our potential. If necessary, to measure our potential, we consult and ask for help from experts, namely psychologists. The results of the measurements we take can be combined with other people's opinions so that the results are expected to be more accurate or closer to the truth.

Self-potential needs to be measured because everyone has different potential. For example, not a few children have potential in painting, but their potential is usually varied and different: there are children who have great potential, some have medium potential, and some have little potential. The same is true in other fields.

Potential also needs to be measured to determine the potential development effort itself. By knowing the size of the potential that is owned, a person will relatively be more appropriate in determining the dose of activities carried out to develop potential. Thus, the measurement of potential development activities can be carried out appropriately or professionally so that it will be more optimal in producing skills / abilities. Optimization in producing important abilities is done in an effort to achieve high achievement.

(Source: Sadah Siti, http://caraelok.blogspot.com/search/label/Pengembangan%20potential)