Bixler Consulting Group - Corporate Leadership Development
Bixler Consulting Group200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1425
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (770) 953-1653
The Business Case for The 360 Solution©
Feedback, change, and improvement are not a single event. They are part of an on-going process that requires focus and attention. The results from high quality feedback and on-going coaching create stronger leaders who create better businesses and significantly more growth.
As executives and managers move upward in an organization, technical skills are assumed. This means that enhanced leadership skills become pivotal to attracting, retaining, and growing talent, exceeding the competitive requirements of the marketplace, and increasing business revenues.
The 360 Solution© identifies seven key competencies that comprise effective leadership. Each of these competencies are ranked from highest to lowest in each participant’s report along with written feedback in each category:
- Knowledge – Understands and demonstrates expertise in all functional aspects of the position. Can address key challenges and issues based on a high level of competency.
- Leadership – Creates a compelling vision of the future and inspires others to follow his or her lead. Influences others and motivates the team to perform at their best.
- Innovation – Demonstrates flexibility and openness to new ideas and methods. Drives needed changes and helps others adapt to change.
- Building Talent – Delegates and provides challenging assignments and opportunities for development. Quickly and constructively addresses performance problems.
- Character – Builds trust by treating others with respect, demonstrating openness and honesty, and acting ethically in all business practices. Puts the needs of the organization ahead of his or her personal agenda.
- Professionalism – Projects a credible and appropriate impression. Displays confidence, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with others.
- Execution – Takes ownership for solving problems and making timely decisions. Follows through on commitments and responds to others in a timely fashion.
Nearly all Fortune 1000 companies utilize multi-rater feedback as part of leadership development for managers and high potential employees. The success of these 360 initiatives is based on a process that is customized, well developed, and sustainable.
As determined by numerous leadership studies, companies that promote leadership development outperform by nearly 20% other same-industry organizations that have no formal approach to leadership training. Growing people becomes the ultimate competitive advantage in every business.
The Bixler 360-Degree Feedback Report© together with our coaching workshop creates The 360 Solution©. The process is structured, detailed, and relevant to each participant and each business. Strengths are leveraged and weaknesses are managed, through specific action steps, a realistic timeline, and on-going accountability.
