There’s no doubt that some executives fail and some succeed. Indeed, some achieve wild success — while others are plagued by mistakes and failures. So what sorts of behaviors separate the successful executives from the rest? Likewise, what do less successful executives fail to do consistently — what behaviors might explain their failures? Surprisingly, the behaviors most…
When it comes to hiring, the stakes have never been higher. With unemployment at historic lows and turnover at unprecedented highs, an employer’s ability to find and retain the right talent is vital. The use of formal assessment tools for hiring decisions has been on the rise for several years, but its value really shines…
As today’s world becomes ever more connected, it’s not unusual for companies to move some (or all) of their operations overseas. Some employees may jump at the chance to move to a new country. But is that enthusiasm enough to help you decide who should get that plum international assignment? What is your expatriate selection…
Congratulations, your company is doing well and you’re ready to expand! It’s time to hire some fresh talent and move into the next stage of growth. But you’re worried about the potential cost of a bad hire — how do you ensure that you choose the right candidate? The first step is to take a…
You’ve got a team with a lot of bench strength. Several employees can do their job well, with minimal oversight. They’re hardworking, get along well with others, and seem ready for the next challenge. So when a leadership position opens up, how do you know who you should promote? Here are 3 considerations to help…
Pam Hager, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Instructional Consulting, shares another leadership development insight with us: “I recently introduced a new group of learners to Q4 behavior. The group was very interested in learning how each of the four different behaviors found on the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™ can impact others. The group spent a lot…
How should we evaluate a CEO’s performance? Or the performance of any organizational leader? Too often, leadership evaluations — especially CEO evaluations — are based on the previous year’s financial achievements or disappointments. But those can only show us what happened in the past. But what most organizations really want is a tool that can…
It doesn’t matter if your organization is large or small, public or private: At some point, you will make a bad hire. Maybe it’s someone who just doesn’t fit the culture; or maybe it’s someone who doesn’t have quite the skills needed for the job. Or maybe it’s someone with a misleading résumé. Hiring is a…
It’s clear that American corporations have embraced the use of selection assessment and the principles of “big data” in managing the hiring process. For example, the Wall Street Journal ran a story on the rise of personality tests as part of standard hiring and vetting procedures. (Article author Lauren Weber summarizes her findings in a…
In most instances, predicting an executive’s success is as difficult as it is necessary. Each tool, while providing some value, ends up being imperfect: Business metrics from past projects or positions are the easiest to obtain, but they only give a retrospective picture — and an incomplete one at that. Manager evaluations can provide a…
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