WLC Mentoring & Networking Session in Tulsa

Late yesterday, I attended the WLC Mentoring & Networking Session in Tulsa. It was an exceptionally well done program. Kudos to the organizers, speakers, and facilitators. There were table discussion based on on the World Cafe Journey Map -- Self Discovery Process focusing on "what am I passionate about?"

The forum provided for great dialogue with dynamic, interesting women. Also, I enjoyed the speed networking. It had structure so that the responsibility of "initiating" a discussion was not required. Normally, even though I am an extrovert, I am not comfortable in those networking situations where you have to go up and introduce yourself to strangers.

It is also kind of ironic since most of my time is spent focusing on coaching and developing others that it has been a long time since I've been the participant in this type of session. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I think I was probably past due!
To learn more about the Tulsa United Way's WLC go to: http://www.tauw.org/tauw/Womens_Leadership_Council.asp

Leadership Development expert, Ed White, joins CDR

Tulsa, Oklahoma (PRWEB) April 11, 2012

Edward White, Ed.D. has joined CDR Assessment Group, Inc. as Vice President, Global Talent Development and will lead CDR's corporate university, educational and leadership development programs.

Ed White, Ed.D., has joined CDR Assessment Group, Inc. as the Vice President, Global Talent Development and brings over 30 years of industry experience. Ed will lead CDR’s corporate university, educational and leadership programs. Formed in 1998 as a women-owned entity, CDR provides distinctive assessments and consulting services for talent management and leadership development for global clients.

“This is an exciting time to be joining CDR because of the new product development that is underway," Ed noted. “I have been involved in the early design stages of some compelling new learning tools and services. We will dramatically change the course of how leaders are developed and deployed in organizations.”

For the full press release, go to: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9385590.htm

A Must Have 360 Feedback Instrument

360° Leader Scan™

CDR Assessment Group, Inc.’s multi-rater feedback instrument, the 360° Leader Scan™ gets to the heart of what matters most about a leader’s performance. This practical tool provides essential competency-based performance data vital to equip your leaders and teams to perform beyond current expectations. The 360° Leader Scan™ is not full of fluff or watered down with neutrality or ambiguity. Additionally, our services are delivered in such a way to assure smooth implementation and to maximize participant feedback – we strive to take the administrative burden off of you.

The 360° Leader Scan™ stands ready to administer. While we do offer an array of customization services tailored to specific client needs, this robust online 360° tool is ideally designed to focus on competencies imperative for today’s leaders. In fact, you will find this exceptional tool has just the right mix of narrative and statistical data to provide straight-forward results for managers to begin developing impactful action plans.

The 360° Leader Scan™ features over 80 detailed items within 12 distinctive leader competency categories. Narrative feedback is also collected from all input providers for 15 leader performance and development perspectives. Competency categories include:

Adaptiveness / Dealing with Change
Business Strategies
Coaching – Developing Staff
Communication
Dealing with Stress & Adversity
Decisions & Courage
Innovation & Problem Solving Approach
Organizational Advocacy & Commitment
Performance Results
Personal Development
Relationship Building
Teamwork / Supportiveness to Others

Best of all, CDR handles all communications and coordination for clients. Certification is not required for coaches'. Orientation is available as needed.
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CDR Authentic Leadership Learning Experience

CDR's 2012 Authentic Leadership Learning Experience dates are set!

We bring out the best in each leader by identifying and building on one’s true gifts, leadership capability, and needs. The insights and know-how that leaders gain produce sustainable results that are relevant and valuable throughout the span of their career.

There is no spin, hug fests, or generic learning models used. CDR-U’s Authentic Leadership helps real leaders conquer real business challenges more effectively. We use a multi-faceted applied learning approach that is molded around each leader and reinforces essential core leadership traits. We equip each leader to navigate past and neutralize their own risks and vulnerabilities.

Email: cdrinfo@cdrassessmentgroup.com today or call 918-488-0722 to learn more.

Coaching the Egotist Executive

Within the first couple of minutes meeting with Bob Granelle, for his executive development coaching feedback session, I felt ready to show him the door. Of course, I didn’t. I was his coach. As a senior executive, and self-proclaimed, rightful and best successor to the CEO’s chair for a global manufacturing organization, his demeanor was unusually abrasive. His words were filled with self-admiration and an all-knowing aura. In fact, not once in the hundreds of coaching sessions I have conducted, had I experienced such overt bragging -- so quickly.

So, I did what coaches do. I listened. I jotted notes. I listened. I couldn’t have gotten a word in anyway for Bob was really on a roll. Bob’s grandiose story unraveled to where I could begin asking basic questions about thirty minutes in.

Surprisingly, he was even an expert on “assessments” psychology, feedback, you name it – he claimed to know it. After much probing and digging Bob did admit to having a bit of a career concern, though he had no “performance” related problems. He was concerned that his boss, CEO/President, and he didn’t see things eye to eye anymore and that the gap was growing. He also confided that there was no one he could trust or listen to whose opinions were worthwhile – that is--other than his wife’s. His entire focus and concern seemed to evolve around his succession to the top slot.

This actual coaching session is classic for one who has a high risk or derailer for what we call “Egotist” scale measured the CDR Leadership Risk Assessment tool. As a coach, the most difficult hurdle is to get past the thick wall of excessive self-confidence. By definition, listening to feedback is not within the Egotist’s world. With good information and patience, one can penetrate and help – somewhat. Then you have to boldly hit with the facts, after you have listened to him bloviate, with how condescending, arrogant and over the top he is... Play back examples. Most importantly, help him or her to understand the negative impact on their own success. Then suddenly, you will have their attention, as I did Bob's.

(real case study -- name changed of course!)

What our research and experience with executives in organization shows is that the reasons too many executives fail to serve as effective "transformational" leaders is that they lack the inherent traits to be transformational at all. You cannot teach a fish to fly. You cannot expect a high command and control, rigid, perfectionistic leader to flex into a change agent role. It is not possible.

Executive teams need a diverse range of talent and not every leader can adapt to changing organizational or competitive needs. That's why a wide range of talent on the general management team (and in the succession pipeline) is essential.

How to Hire the Best Fit Candidates

When it comes to employee selection, we can help you find the best fit candidate while eliminating non-fits quickly. Hiring mistakes are preventable. “Why to Use CDR Assessment for Selection Screening” and “FAQs” are available for review. This guide is designed to walk you through the benefits of using our tools for selection screening and provide guidance on how to set up the selection process when using our assessments. We also provide suggestions for communications, orientation and training HR Staff and Hiring Managers, interviewing based on results, measuring ROI, sample selection reports, fees, and more.
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