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Chaos or Order? Why Succession Planning Counts

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:03:20 +0000

Through a structured succession planning process, the S3 process will reveal the knowledge, skills, and abilities of high-potential candidates, which prepares them for advancement or promotion. S3 systematically guides client companies through a thoroughly documented process with facilitators, trainers, and coaches. Both organizational and individual work plans are followed to ensure talent gaps are identified and leadership development results in a healthy, productive, and profitable way.

Potentia.works Partners with Solutions at Work with new Strategic Talent Solutions and Succession Program

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:03:56 +0000

In partnership with Potentia.works, Solutions At Work announces the release of S3 Strategic Talent Solutions, a new business program. This program blends human resources acumen with experienced talent development methods to create focused talent management strategies. This three-phased program focuses on discovery, assessment, and needs analysis, as well as the development of future leaders for company growth and succession sustainability. 

Is it Time for a Shift in Leadership Priorities?

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 19:44:44 +0000

Today, business leaders continue to face significant challenges finding clarity, direction, and balance amid the COVID pandemic and its related economic impact. And, managing remote teams during times of uncertainty can be extremely difficult and stressful, especially when team communication, performance, and productivity is more crucial than ever. But, without advanced and innovative tools, training and guidance, leaders will lose the ability to build strong organizations unless they can creatively lead cohesive, high-functioning teams. There are tools; however, that can enhance the strengths and skills of leaders and their teams.

VIRTUAL HIRING – IT’S PSYCHOMETRIC!

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:44:22 +0000

Utilizing Assessments for Hiring Part 2. In the previous post, it was noted in a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, that it is estimated that “18% of companies use psychometric testing in the hiring process. This is expected to increase by 10-15% per year.” HR professionals need to be prepared to apply digital hiring tools for effective interviewing, evaluation, job matching, and onboarding.

Post-Pandemic Talent Acquisition

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:45:50 +0000

How will the hiring process look in the years ahead? We have learned that new virtual tools and processes are required for both recruiters and candidates in the remote and hybrid work environments in the future.

5 Actions To Take This Year as a Small Business Owner by Guest Blogger Julie Morris

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:36:47 +0000

Navigating entrepreneurship or small business ownership can be tricky when you begin, but the more you learn the ropes for your new profession, the more you will enjoy making changes and implementing new practices that will help your business succeed. Potentia.works invites you to consider the following advice to keep your business thriving and relevant in the coming seasons.

5 Crucial Priorities for Modern Leaders

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:57:24 +0000

How to Thrive Now and into the Future. In the last blog article from February 26, 2021, I asked “How important is it for business leaders to get it right in 2021?”. Surprising statistics were noted on how little confidence senior business leaders have in their rising leaders according to Deloitte surveys.

How important is it for business leaders to get it right in 2021?

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:08:01 +0000

86% of business leaders agree that success hinges on their rising leaders...but only 13% have confidence in their rising leaders.

How important is it for business leaders to get it right in 2021?

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 20:05:47 +0000

The success of any organization rises and falls on its leadership. We all know too well: “As the leaders go, so goes the company.” It’s only when leaders invest in the right priorities, while keeping those priorities in the correct order, that true potential can be reached. The Prioritized Leader Suite is a customizable, scalable, and practical means for developing rising leaders.

TKCS Preferred Partner of the Year 2020

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:20:17 +0000

I'm honored to be selected as a Preferred Partner of the Year with Turnkey Coaching and Development Solutions. It's flattering to be among such an accomplished set of professional leadership consultants and coaches across our continent.

From TTISI -- Culture: Buzzword or Invaluable Business Differentiator?

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:04:51 +0000

This short article from TTI SI emphasizes how emotions in the workplace can help build culture, especially with with awareness of emotional intelligence, or EQ. The key is building strong bonds between workers based on solid understanding of values and behaviors

Emotional Intelligence Is the Real Secret to Getting Promoted Faster - Fast Company

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:41:08 +0000

Your technical skills probably won’t secure you that management role, but these seven habits might.

4 Communication Tips When Using DISC

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:22:05 +0000

Here’s a useful infographic from TTI for adapting your DISC style for more effective communication. Knowing how to identify and adapt to behavioral styles different from your own is the key to successful communication. When you understand how to communicate with each unique DISC style you will improve the relationship and get better results. It’s all about appreciating the unique and different qualities of people in work and life.

The Power of Delegation

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:17:39 +0000

The Power of Delegation The human "condition" is fairly predictable -- we tend to stay in our comfort zone until forced out by pain or reward. However, the most successful leaders will tactically move out into the "creative tension zone" when needed to achieve greater results.

10 Ways to Increase EQ (Emotional Intelligence)

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:16:23 +0000

TTI SI, a premier assessment developer that I have used for over 16 years, published an article on ways to increase emotional intelligence (EQ). They provide a variety of tools to gauge EQ and offer prescriptive solutions for improvements. My personal favorite in this arena is the Tri-Metrix EQ that combines behavioral style, motivators and EQ with a summary that blends all three. For leaders, high EQ is essential to creating a high-performing work culture of trust and cohesion. Take a look at the short, graphical article and see if there may be some simple changes you can make to increase self-awareness and self-regulation. Improvement in these two areas alone will lead to increased motivation, social awareness and regulation. After all, couldn't the world use a little more emotional stability?

Hiring Right

Wed, 09 May 2018 17:56:13 +0000

Great article from SHRM on best criteria and tools for hiring successfully. "An objective, evidence-based hiring process can be an effective way to minimize biases and limit impulsive decision-making." Assessment tools used effectively with pre-hire candidates can lead to much higher likelihood of success with onboarding them, and ultimately career success leading to enhancing organizational goals.

How Self-Aware Are People?

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:39:58 +0000

I found an interesting article on The Atlantic website that challenges the concept that we know ourselves better than other people. Adam Grant writes that your coworkers are likely better at rating some parts of your personality than you are. Read more...

Is Your Team Motivated? Probably Not

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 13:13:18 +0000

I recently sat in on one of TTI Success Insights (my assessment provider of choice) regular webinars on Meaningful Conversations That Reinforce Culture. At the beginning the moderator recounted some startling statistics from a recent study by Gallup: -- 70% of U.S. employees are not engaged at work -- 89% of owners and managers think that their employees are leaving to make more money somewhere else, when in reality only 12% leave for more money. What are these statistics telling us? One obvious answer is a lack of motivation. The other is that the object of their motivation is not what management believe it it. Let's take a look at this.

What's Holding You Back? Three keys to Effectiveness

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:52:58 +0000

The usual culprit behind ineffectiveness -- or the inability to accomplish a goal quickly and efficiently -- is resistance. And resistance builds in the face of unresolved conflicts until inertia or something greater sets in.

The Power of Science-based Performance Tools

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:19:43 +0000

Humans are multifaceted beings with many components that can be measured by assessments. What is the value of taking these assessments and what do you do with them? Successful people know themselves, and they are aware of how others see them, so they are more effectively navigating their way to their goals with full support from others...