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360 Degree Feedback Assessments For Managers

Posted on January 30, 2018

Did you know that 360 degree assessments are a great tool to use with your managers? It’s easy to think that these assessments are only for lower-level, non-managerial employees; however, there’s a subsection of assessments made expressly for the managers in your organization. In fact, it can be argued that 360 degree feedback may be most needed by your mid- and upper-level leadership. Why do managers need 360 evaluations? It’s a known ...Read More

How Much Does A 360 Assessment Cost?

Posted on January 30, 2018

You're trying to figure out how 360 degree feedback will fit into your development program. You know 360 assessments are effective in delivering quality feedback for leader growth. But, one of your first questions is: How much will these 360 assessments cost? Before examining the costs, let’s look at why it’s a good idea to invest in 360 feedback. (more…)

Leadership Behaviors & Skills That Make Leaders Great

Posted on December 29, 2017

Strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization. Research shows that direct leaders bear the greatest influence on their organizations. Gallup says 70% of employee engagement is due to this "Manager Effect." Other studies show that 50-70% of employee perception of their workplace climate is due to behaviors and actions of their leaders. Effective Leadership Behaviors & Skills (more…)

The 360 Self Assessment

Posted on December 21, 2017

Leadership comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility. The growth of your organization as well as those you are leading lands squarely on your shoulders. A 360 Self Assessment is a powerful tool that allows leaders to hone their skills and evaluate other potential leaders within their organization. What Is A 360 Self Assessment? It is self-initiated and self-controlled so the person who is completing the assessment has complete autonomy ...Read More

The Truth About Online Leadership Development Training

Posted on October 31, 2017

Companies invest a great deal in leadership training. In fact, companies spend around $14 billion per year training their leaders. But, in a 2014 study, 86% of senior-level executives felt leadership was an “urgent” yet unaddressed issue. They even believed their training performance, as leaders, was sub-par. These executives didn't think their organizations provided effective leadership programs at all levels. That includes new, next-generation, and senior leaders. They felt ...Read More

How To Develop A Successful Leadership Development Program

Posted on October 2, 2017

Every company needs effective leaders throughout the organization, but that importance is often overlooked. It is ironic that businesses will often choose successful projects that hinge on strong leadership over the cultivation of those leaders. It is important to develop a successful leadership development program that will strengthen current leaders and provide a clear pathway for potential leaders to learn and grow.Internal leadership development programs provide employees with opportunities for ...Read More

The 360 Assessment Guide For Managing Effective Leaders [Updated Sept. 2017]

Posted on September 15, 2017

In many organizations, performance reviews are conducted by supervisors who may not even be familiar with the leaders they're assessing. While this approach may work for some, a 360 degree approach is more effective for most. A 360 assessment provides a holistic view of leadership abilities, skills and job performance. It can also uncover qualities that typical reviews don’t, like interpersonal skills and the ability to be a team player. ...Read More

Types Of 360 Degree Feedback

Posted on July 26, 2017

So, you organization is interested in 360 degree feedback training? There’s a variety of directions you can go with it - there are a range of assessments and training programs at your fingertips via the web. You can also design a 360 degree feedback training program that meets the specific needs of your company. Here, we'll delve into the various applications for 360 degree feedback tools, but first let's look ...Read More

Do You Need 360 Assessments For Your Leaders?

Posted on July 3, 2017

Organizations are always exploring ways to increase productivity, improve the relationships of their employees in the workplace and craft positive and productive cultures. One way in which they do this is through the assessments of their employees and the subsequent training that occurs due to the findings of these assessments. Today, companies are shifting from using evaluations to rate or score their employees to using these evaluations as instruments that ...Read More

How To Choose The Right Leadership Questionnaire

Posted on June 23, 2017

Questionnaires, assessments, evaluations and skills tests abound in every industry, for every purpose and for almost every phase of an employee’s career. The sheer number and variety of questionnaires can be overwhelming. Without a doubt, assessing your leaders is a good idea, but only if you are clear as to the purpose of the assessment. There are questions that affect the type of assessment you want to use with your ...Read More

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