Hiring and Developing Leaders

Overview

Supporting the leaders journey, I can offer the following services:

Starting with hiring the right leaders…

Hiring into critical leadership roles should not be based on chance luck or a quick unstructured interview. Using the latest research and science, I can help you navigate what assessment methodologies will help predict probable future behaviour. You organise advertising, applicant communications, management and tracking; I help you with the rest! Whether that be incorporating state-of-the-art psychometrics into your hiring or creating bespoke role specific exercises, I will ensure you are using reliable, fair and inclusive hiring assessments. Unbiased hiring is absolutely not just a ‘nice to have’ but a critical component of fairness in selection and future outstanding organisational success.

Ensuring a feedback culture is embedded..

Embracing the opportunity to undergo a comprehensive 360 feedback profile can bring numerous benefits to your leader’s personal and professional growth. Using the latest 360 feedback platforms, I will work with your leaders to gather feedback from peers, managers, direct reports and of course their self view; as they settle into your organisation. Providing comprehensive feedback reports and 1on1 feedback.

Time for self reflection..

Leadership an be tough and within an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, these demanding challenges will only continue. Successful leaders benefit from time to self-reflect and strengthen self-awareness. Ensuring they are resilient enough for the future will not only aid their own leadership path but also that of their teams, and ultimately the organisation. Taking time to undertake a range of profiling tools, we can look at emotional intelligence, personality typically and when under pressure, motivation and values. This approach is often a pre-cursor to a series of coaching sessions.

Executive Hiring

As a psychologist specialising in assessment, I can create a bespoke and unbiased assessment methodology tailored to organisations' unique hiring needs.

I start by understanding the organisation's goals and requirements for the role, conducting a needs analysis, and designing a customised assessment methodology that aligns with the desired leadership competencies.
I have access to a wide array of psychometric test platforms which can help me ensure the organisation is not restricted to just one assessment provider. As a priority, I ensure my client is adhering to a fair and inclusive hiring process.
I may suggest various assessment tools such as personality profiling, Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs), aptitude/ability tests, structured interviews, work-sample assessments and / or group simulations.
I support my clients in analysing the data collected, providing comprehensive feedback and facilitating objective discussions focused on the gathered data.

360 Feedback for Leaders

A 360 feedback profile is a transformative experience that fuels your personal and professional growth as a leader. It equips you with the insights, awareness, and strategies needed to excel in your leadership role and create a positive impact within your organization.

Depending on which 360 tool we use the profile produces provides you with insights from multiple perspectives, including your peers, direct reports, and supervisors. If we were looking at what anchors you in life, we may also consider bringing in raters from your home life.
The feedback received through the 360 process enhances your self-awareness by shining a light on your blind spots and uncovering aspects of your leadership that may have been previously unnoticed.
The feedback from the 360 assessment serves as a foundation for identifying targeted development opportunities. It helps you pinpoint specific areas where you can focus your efforts for growth, allowing you to create a targeted and personalized development plan that addresses your unique leadership challenges.
The 360 feedback profile provides valuable insights into your communication style and interpersonal skills. It highlights how your leadership behaviors and communication impact others and enables you to refine your communication approach, build stronger relationships, and foster a more inclusive and collaborative work environment.
By identifying areas for improvement through the 360 feedback process, you can strategically develop and enhance your leadership competencies. Whether it's improving delegation skills, decision-making abilities, or conflict resolution techniques, the feedback serves as a roadmap for focusing your development efforts.
The insights gained from the 360 feedback profile allow you to better understand the impact of your leadership on your team. It enables you to create a more supportive and engaging environment, foster trust and open communication, and effectively motivate and develop your team members.
The 360 feedback process sets the stage for measuring your progress over time. It provides a baseline against which you can track your growth and development as a leader. Additionally, the process creates a sense of accountability as you work towards implementing changes based on the feedback received.
Ultimately, the 360 feedback profile aims to enhance your overall leadership effectiveness. By incorporating the feedback into your development journey, you will become a more self-aware, adaptable, and impactful leader, capable of driving positive change and achieving outstanding results.

Bespoke Leadership Profiling

By undergoing this comprehensive profiling assessment, you will gain powerful insights that will not only enhance your leadership effectiveness but also foster personal growth and professional development. It will empower you to lead with greater self-awareness, make better decisions, and build stronger relationships with your team and colleagues.

The assessment will provide you with a clear picture of your unique strengths as a leader and areas where you can further enhance your skills. This knowledge will empower you to leverage your strengths and address any potential blind spots, leading to improved leadership effectiveness.
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of your emotional intelligence competencies, including self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and decision-making abilities. This awareness will enable you to navigate and manage emotions effectively, build stronger relationships, and make more informed decisions in challenging situations.
I will shed light on your interpersonal behaviors and needs, offering insights into how you interact and engage with others. This understanding will help you navigate team dynamics, communicate more effectively, and manage conflicts or tensions that may arise within your team.
We will uncover your leadership potential and identify areas for growth. You will gain a deeper understanding of your natural inclinations as a leader and be equipped with the knowledge to develop strategies to further enhance your leadership abilities.
The insights from the assessment will provide you with a better understanding of your decision-making style, cognitive biases, and problem-solving approaches. This knowledge will help you make more informed decisions, consider multiple perspectives, and approach problem-solving in a strategic and effective manner.
You will develop a deeper awareness of your impact on others and the dynamics of your team. This understanding will enable you to build stronger interpersonal relationships, foster collaboration, and effectively lead and motivate your team towards shared goals.
The assessment process will facilitate your personal growth and development as a leader. It will equip you with the knowledge and awareness to continuously improve your leadership skills, adapt to changing circumstances, and overcome challenges that may arise in your professional journey.

What is my approach?

Making accurate hiring decisions is critical in todays competitive markets. Through using state-of-the art psychometrics and data driven processes the right people will be hired into critical leadership roles. I can provide you with in-depth leader profiles as part of your executive hiring approach. As successfully appointed leaders continue their journey, seeking feedback and understanding what they need to continually develop will be paramount to success. 360 feedback and further profiling can lead to impactful change..

Helen introduced assessment methods that make the recruitment process unbiased, skills-based testing, and behaviorally anchored rating scales. She also created unconscious bias training for the people who would be involved with the structured interviews.

She helped with competency frameworks and levels of skills for each role in the organization, training, and coaching people in growing their skills and increasing their performance. She’s able to collaborate and influence people at all levels, from the founders and C-level executives to middle managers and senior engineers.

Talent Acquisition Lead - Technology Sector