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"As a CEO my most important decisions are around talent selection and retention. To help me in that critical decision making, Bill Anthony has done a phenomenal job with executive talent selection and on boarding new leaders through their critical "first 90 days" in a new role....his help has been invaluable"

- Sylvia Young,
CEO, Las Vegas Market
HCA

Executive Selection and Integration

The most important factor associated with long-term, sustainable business results can be summed up in the statement: “First who, then what”

- From “Good to Great”, by Jim Collins

Our selection process entails five key components to ensure a good fit between the candidate and the key ingredients required for success in the position:

1. Develop a template for Success in the Role - We partner with the key decision makers in building a shared perspective of the needs of the position in terms of practical business experience and key leadership characteristics that will best align with the culture of the organization and the business challenges that must be addressed for future success.

2. Develop a tailored selection framework and tools - We then construct a tailored set of selection criteria and behavioral interview questions and rating scales to tap into each of the factors identified. This document has stand alone value as a tool for the internal interviewers who will be screening candidates and it also serves as a framework for the consultant who will conduct a more comprehensive assessment.

3. Administer specific psychometric instruments and then conduct extensive one-on-one selection interviews with finalists for the position in question.

4. Integrate the interview and psychometric perspectives into a comprehensive selection and integration report - We will provide clear recommendations regarding the degree of fit between the candidate and the position requirements and organizational culture. We also provide guidance about how to best manage the individual’s successful transition into their new role within the organization.

5. Integration coaching - Once an individual is selected for a new position, we help to reinforce their integration into their new role through a highly tailored coaching process. This typically occurs over the first six months of the individual’s tenure. We help the individual to build rapport and credibility within the organization and to leverage key strengths to create early wins. Going forward we provide assistance in establishing a shared vision for future success with their team. An important aspect of such coaching is the inclusion and engagement of the individual’s manager in this process. Such three way collaboration helps to assure that all key parties maintain a common perspective on the individual’s developmental priorities, goals and progress.