Author: Deborah Bell

As Vice President, Consulting, Deborah conducts assessments, manages consulting projects, and designs and delivers custom solutions. She enjoys building relationships with her clients and uncovering their needs so she can serve as a trusted adviser and business partner.

Employee Assessment Tests
by Deborah Bell

Leadership Assessment Tools: Essential Primer

What you need to know about Leadership Assessments Contents What should Leadership Assessments measure? Before test-driving cars, walking through open houses, or touring campuses, most people make a list of criteria to narrow down their options. These lists usually include MUST HAVES, MUST NOT HAVES, and NICE TO HAVES. Similarly, before you decide what type of […]

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Hiring Best Practices
by Deborah Bell

6 Qualities of Successful Remote Employees

The Risks of Hiring Remote Employees Working from home is a much less structured and public setting than an office environment, and it becomes much harder for the company culture to penetrate it.  This means that differences in personality and leadership style are going to have an even greater impact on behavior.  In short, people […]

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Leadership Development
by Deborah Bell

Succession Planning Best Practices

Succession planning isn’t easy. But it’s not rocket science. Learn the basics in this guide. Table of Contents Strategic  Considerations Identify Business Impacts. One major reason to engage in succession planning is to avoid negative business impacts when a key role is vacated unexpectedly.  Business impacts can be operational, tactical, or strategic in nature.  Think about […]

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Leadership Development
by Deborah Bell

Leadership Integrity and Personality

Most people would agree that leadership integrity is important, if not essential. When you think about a person’s character, the word integrity comes to mind for many. So, it should not be surprising that research shows personality predicts acts of integrity (and, acts of corruption and dishonesty). Table of Contents Personality Correlates of Integrity Research […]

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Hiring Best Practices
by Deborah Bell

Choosing an Executive Assessment Firm

We’ve heard many people say that all assessments are the same. But this is a misconception. Every Executive Assessment Firm has a unique set of core competencies, methodologies, approaches to client delivery, and pricing structures. By asking these questions, you can make informed comparisons and select the right partner for your organization. The Executive Assessment […]

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Talent Development Best Practices
by Deborah Bell

Developing High Potentials for 2025

Top 10 High Potential Skills According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, 50% of all employees will need reskilling by 2025.  And, the vast majority of business leaders (94%) now expect employees to pick up new skills on the job – a sharp rise from 65% in 2018. Source   While everyone will need […]

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Hiring Best Practices
by Deborah Bell

Onboarding: An Individualized Approach

Onboarding is receiving more attention due to the rise in employee turnover rates and increased focus on the employee experience.  We’ve come a long way since the days when onboarding consisted of signing new hire paperwork, showing you to your desk, and getting your phone system set up.  Organizations are recognizing the multiple benefits of […]

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Hiring Best Practices
by Deborah Bell

Skills Based Hiring Trumps Experience & Education

Frustrated by the lack of “qualified” candidates? Finding talent that checks all the boxes in terms of education and experience will continue to pose challenges for talent acquisition teams. The good news is that there’s a better way to do it. It’s time to redefine what a qualified candidate looks like. This post tells you how […]

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