Competency Benchmark Survey Results

Posted on October 30, 2012 by marcie

When we work with clients on their 360s and employee surveys, we typically discuss how to collect feedback on the competencies that will help their organization grow and succeed.

Over time, we have gathered a lot of anecdotal information on common competencies that cross organization lines.  It seems that no matter what industry you are in, no matter how big your organization is, and no matter where you are located, leaders who effectively demonstrate certain competencies like Communication, Integrity and Managing People will help move an organization forward. Continue reading →

Posted in 360 Assessments | Leave a comment

Introduction to a 360-Degree Report

Posted on August 2, 2012 by marcie

Once someone has gone through the 360 degree feedback process, it is helpful for them to have an introduction on how to review their report.  There are some general concepts that we can share that work with all types of assessment objectives, competencies, questions, and response scales. Continue reading →

Posted in 360 Assessments | Leave a comment

Should I track survey respondents? Part 2

Posted on July 13, 2012 by marcie

One of the discussions that I have with many clients is whether or not to use usernames and passwords to track employee and customer survey respondents.   On the last blog I talked about the overview thinking when deploying an internal or external survey.  This time, I’d like to discuss a few of the most common online tracking mechanisms commonly used in survey deployment? Continue reading →

Posted in General Surveys | Leave a comment

Should I track survey respondents? Part 1

Posted on June 26, 2012 by marcie

One of the discussions that I have with many clients is whether or not to use usernames and passwords to track employee and customer survey respondents.  A lot of thought goes into this decision, so I thought I’d share some of our thinking. Continue reading →

Posted in General Surveys | Leave a comment

ActiveView Exit

Posted on June 20, 2012 by marcie

We want to let you know about a new tool we have created based upon our already-existing technology!

We have modified our ActiveView Express online survey tool to work as a simple, flexible and powerful exit interview survey tool called ActiveView Exit.

Continue reading →

Posted in SurveyConnect Product Information | Leave a comment

Reading List: Even More Leadership

Posted on June 6, 2012 by marcie

As the next installment to our reading list, below is information on twelve books on Leadership that were submitted by our colleagues.  Please note that we tried to assign ownership to the description/review wherever possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Reading List | Leave a comment

Effective Surveys – Communication

Posted on May 23, 2012 by marcie

A (long) while ago I started ‘talking’ about simple steps that anyone can do to deploy an effective survey.  In past blogs I’ve talked about: Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Reading List: More Leadership

Posted on December 14, 2011 by marcie

As another installment to our reading list, below is information on eleven books on Leadership that were submitted by our colleagues.  Please note that we tried to assign ownership to the description/review wherever possible. Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Reading List | Leave a comment

Effective Surveys – After Analysis

Posted on December 6, 2011 by marcie

A while ago I started ‘talking’ about simple steps that anyone can do to deploy an effective survey.  In past blogs I’ve talked about: Continue reading →

Posted in General Surveys | Leave a comment

Book Review: Optimizing Talent

Posted on November 15, 2011 by nathan

Optimizing Talent
Authors: Linda D. Sharkey PhD and Paul H. Eccher PhD

Optimizing Talent is an inventive and in-depth guide for companies to align business strategies with improving and managing talent.  Sharkey and Eccher’s extensive experience and research with various Fortune 500 companies teaches business leaders how to develop a plan of action to optimize talent.  The authors provide insightful tools and resources for any company who is seeking to pragmatically take action and attain results. Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Leave a comment