We recently found an interesting discussion on rating scales which is very important when carrying out any form of research in organisations. As Zircon is currently undertaking our own research project into Talent Management, we are very interested to see what is currently being found and discussed. Here are some key pointers from the discussion which are worth noting. » Read more: Designing an Organisational Survey
What does Talent Management mean to organisations, now and in the future?
At Zircon we are currently conducting research (to be completed by March 2012) into how Talent Management is perceived by employees of public, private and non-profit organisations. Zircon are working to learn more about how companies approach Talent Management. The aim of the research is to fully understand how organisations perceive their talent management strategy, its importance and applicability, and the level of return on investment. » Read more: Zircon are Launching Talent Management Research
At Zircon we are passionate about being ‘green’ and strongly believe that we have a responsibility to operate as a sustainable business. We have therefore implemented a new Green Policy which aims to communicate to our remote working associates the importance of being ‘green’ and demonstrate to our clients how we seek to minimise our impact upon the environment. » Read more: The Zircon Green Policy
After another successful year at Zircon we would like to send our biggest Christmas wishes out to all. We hope you have all had a fantastic 2011 and that next year will be even better.
This year Zircon took on a variety of challenges and activities from Talent Management to sailing. We have had some excellent work experience students, focused on going green, and one of our Directors helped to raise £190,000 for Marie Curie by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro! What a Year!
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2012!
The Zircon Team
Amanda, Julie, Sarah, Sally, Melissa, Ruth and Sarah
Dr Amanda Potter arranged for some of the Zircon team to join Heidrick and Struggles on Wednesday 23rd November for Strengthscope Accreditation Training. The training took place at Heidrick & Struggles offices where 15 delegates received training from James Brook (Strengths Partnership). » Read more: Zircon are using the Strengthscope Tool for Assessment and Development
At Zircon, we strive to help organisations during times when they need to put their best foot forward. With the use of assessment tools and coaching, we develop strategies that enable businesses to work more effectively, run more smoothly and enable employees to be more efficient. » Read more: How Can Assessment Tools be Used in Redeployment or Redundancy Settings?
At Zircon we believe that understanding personality is vital to assessing and developing Talent and we use a number of personality questionnaires in order to achieve this. In a recent blog (“Zircon are bringing in a Strengths Tool to complement our Talent Model”) we reviewed how the personality psychometrics we use at Zircon fit with our model of Talent. One tool we considered was the HDS, which focuses primarily upon ‘dark sides’ that occur as a result of overused strengths. » Read more: Changes to the HDS Scale Names
On Wednesday 5th October Zircon Consultants Sarah Linton, Melissa Tyson and Ruth Sweetman attended the Saville Talent Development Day at Twickenham Stadium. The day was opened by Gabrielle Parry, Regional Director at Saville Consulting, followed by a morning of workshops. » Read more: Zircon at the Saville Talent Development Day
A survey of 551 senior managers in the life sciences industry by RSA (a strategic partner of Zircon) revealed that over three quarters of the respondents are not managing their talent effectively. The survey revealed that:
• 90% of respondents to the survey said that talent management is crucial to their operations,
• 77% are not managing their talent effectively » Read more: Talent Management is Being Neglected
Increasingly Zircon Consultants are finding that our clients are asking for us to design Capability models rather than Competency models. So what is the difference? Ruth Sweetman our trainee Psychologist has done some research to understand the difference. We have found that the research is rather contradictory, while some authors use the two terms interchangeably others believe there is a real difference. We have therefore created a definition from our research and experience of working with clients in this area to help clarify the difference. » Read more: What is the difference between a competency and a capability?
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