Executive Development
Executive Assessment. An in-depth evaluation of current or prospective members of the leadership team. Human capital and bench-strength issues are explored in detail by highly-qualified Psychologists through the use of proprietary interview techniques and assessment instruments.
Coaching. Prepares high potentials for more responsibility and helps strong performers get the most from their organizations. Based on a rigorous and measurable coaching model that uses assessment tools, 360s, and individual goals to build a coaching plan specific to each person.
Peer-to-Peer Advisory Services. Support for enterprise leaders through experienced CEOs who can discuss business issues, strategy, operational problems, and people dynamics. Advisors help assess Board matters, weigh the impact of market factors on financial results, and develop broad-based support for important business initiatives.
OnBoarding. Newly hired or promoted corporate leaders work closely with specialized coaches as they take hold in their new assignments. The personalized and intensive support they receive focuses on defining goals and timetables, ensuring alignment from above and below, and understanding the cultural dynamics at play.
Corporate Board Training
Director Preparation. For qualified executives seeking Board seats as a career step or growth opportunity. The roles and responsibilities of Board Service are clarified, and personal liability and D&O insurance is discussed. Candidates are then supported through a Board resume and bio, a personalized board marketing plan, and coaching as they are considered for Board service.
Board Evaluation and Development. Helps Boards evaluate their own effectiveness and analyze where their strengths and weaknesses lie as a body. Board Evaluation and Development is designed around the gaps between current and optimum performance, so that shareholders get the best representation possible from their elected Directors, consistent with all regulatory requirements.
Cultural Assessment
Forward Assessment Consulting. Help Boards and senior executives choose new leaders with cultural fit in mind. This type of assessment consulting is a research-driven, fact-based methodology used to translate "culture speak" into hard data, and then evaluate the fit of a potential leader's character and style in that culture.
HR Consulting
Candidate Evaluation. An independent evaluation of the final slate of candidates-that focuses on identifying the best "fit" between leader and culture. Also includes Onboarding for the new role with a strong understanding and emphasis of all the cultural intricacies.
Succession Planning. Based on assessment and needs analysis, Succession Planning helps Boards and CEOs create succession strategies that will support the company's mission and business goals, while providing the talent and governance needed to excel. Experienced in helping companies from startups to the Fortune 50.