Assessments, Assessments, Assessments....

I had a long discussion with a good friend of mine yesterday regarding his need to hire a new employee for his department. My friend, who works in the health care industry, went on to tell me how close his team is and how well they work together as a team. His biggest concern was not finding a person with the experience required for the position, but finding a person who would fit with the team. His team is productive, supportive of each other, and understand how their individual roles contribute to the groups success. His biggest worry is that he will find someone who has the experience and background required, but won't be able to fully connect with the team.

I suggested that he look into using an assessment to identify the behaviors and motivators required to not just get the job done, but to "mesh" with the team members and the team dynamics. My friend was shocked that there are assessments out there that can actually measure this. This was a great lesson to me, because this reminded me that not everyone is aware of the great advancements made in the area of personal and organizational assessments. So, if you are like my friend and would like to find more information on the types of assessments that are available and what they can do for you, your team, or your company as a whole, click here. This will get you started and if you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at jeremy.wicks@cornerpiececonsulting.com.

It's good to get away from time to time...

I can't believe it has been one full month since I last posted. My sincerest apologies! I have been out of town quite a bit in February and March and I'm just getting back into the work routine. I spent 3 days in Puerto Vallarta with a group from the UIC Leadership Advisory Board. Since we had some extra time, I was able to work one-on-one with each member and further discuss the results of their 360 evaluations. It was a great experience and I know that each member left the retreat with a better sense of how his/her leadership style impacts the bottom line of the business.

After the retreat, I took a little personal time with my wife and spent a week in Negril, Jamaica. If you have never been to Negril, I highly recommend it. It's beautiful and a great place to relax.