F A Q's
Here are some questions we receive regarding Barbara's executive coaching.
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What kinds of assessments do you use?
There are hundreds of assessment tools available to coaches. While I am familiar with many tools, and have debriefed a variety of assessments, I have chosen to be certified in four. These four tools provide a window into the four areas that I consider most relevant in coaching leaders.
The Leadership Circle Profile (TLCP). This is a 360° assessment that measures not only leadership competencies, but also the belief systems that can impede the full utilization of those competencies. Leaders complete an online self-assessment and are able to gather data from up to 40 others. TLCP aligns with Senge's model of the orientation of the creative, and comes with a comprehensive manual to support development planning.
Leadership Development Profile (LDP). There is increasing evidence that leaders are being asked to take on responsibilities and tasks that are beyond their current developmental level. This tool, based on decades of research by Cook-Greuter, assesses the leader's current stage of adult development. The results are used to create an individual development plan and design developmental practices.
Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI). This is probably the most widely-used and well-researched personality tool in the business world. It assesses an individual's type and is particularly useful in expanding a leader's self-awareness, improving interpersonal communication, managing conflict, developing teams and coaching others. It also has a developmental component which can be used alone or in tandem with the LDP.
DiSC Personal Profile. This is a trait assessment tool that is an excellent introduction to self-awareness for leaders. The strength of this tool is the ease with which it is understood and its emphasis on behavioral adaptability and flexibility. It is an excellent choice where the focus is behavioral and transactional rather than developmental and transformational. |
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