Capability Assessment and Team Integration Accelerate Strategic Transformation at a Renowned Tertiary Education Institution
The Brief
Future Leadership was brought on by a tertiary education organisation to work with the CEO and executive team, half of whom were recently recruited.
This organisation had a reputation for academic excellence and strong industry relationships, and was seeking to maintain these standards of performance while expanding its offerings and market presence.
The purpose was to quickly build trust among the team members, accelerate the team’s integration, and enable the team to lead a major transformation of the organisation’s services, products, and performance. Concurrently, the morale of the broader organisation was in need of a significant lift.
Increase in Leadership Effectiveness
Organisations using psychometric assessments like Hogan for leadership development report a 25% improvement in leadership effectiveness and decision-making.
Reference: Hogan Assessments, "The Business Impact of Personality" (2020)
Increase in Employee Engagement
Companies that implement capability assessment programs experience a 30% increase in employee engagement, as assessments help align employees with roles that match their strengths and potential.
Reference: CIPD, "Talent Management: Understanding the Dimensions" (2018)
Reduction in Turnover
Organisations using psychometric assessments as part of their talent management strategy see a 40% reduction in turnover among high-potential employees.
Reference: SHRM, "Using Assessments for Talent Management" (2019)
Improvement in Team Performance
Teams that undergo capability assessments show a 20% improvement in overall team performance due to better role alignment and understanding of individual strengths and development areas.
Reference: Gartner, "Harnessing the Power of Assessments for Team Success" (2021)
The Process
We worked with the executive team to develop a sense of their goals and perspectives, and how they related to the existing business and its industry ties.
Through a combination of facilitating individual and team sessions, the members of the executive team shared their experiences, what they needed from each other to succeed, and agreed on their shared KPIs for the next 12 months.
Through the strategic planning and coaching process, we were able to help the team develop a program of change management and staff engagement. This was presented to their staff and internal stakeholders in a clear, united manner, with the information available to the whole organisation.
The Advisory Team's Impact Across Clients Through Survey Feedback
32% Increase in Self Awareness
Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs
21% Increase in Motivation
Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop
27% Increase in Confidence
Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader
30% Increase in Role Clarity
Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role
The Outcome
The executive team demonstrated their trustworthiness and accountability to the organisation’s staff, who were somewhat sceptical about the transformation process and recent appointments.
This approach was pivotal to the ongoing evolution of the organisation at a time of great change and increasing market competitiveness.
