In the previous blogs, Dr Amanda Potter and Melissa Tyson from Zircon identified five characteristics that have been shown to be significantly higher in Entrepreneurs than Line Managers. In this blog we have provided a summary of all of the Entrepreneurial Traits covered by previous research, in particular, those defined by Bird, 1989; Caird, 1988; Tibbits, 1979 and Wu, 2009: » Read more: Further Characteristics of an Entrepreneur
After completing a 2 week internship last summer, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work alongside the wonderful Zircon team for another two weeks during Easter 2012. After the experiences I gained within my first internship I was delighted to work for Zircon again, and I was eager to get started. » Read more: My Second Zircon Experience by Asha Pattni
Within Zircon, Dr Amanda Potter and the team have been talking to clients about Entrepreneurial Characteristics. As part of this work we have completed some desk research into the traits and characteristics that have been used to define and useful in explaining the past successes and in predicting the future development of Entrepreneurs. According to Begley and Boyd some of these include » Read more: What Makes a Good Entrepreneur?
At Zircon, we are committed to working with organisations to research, define, design and launch graduate assessment programmes. Most of our research focuses on the requirements of the hiring organisation, however Dr Amanda Potter (a member of the UEL Alumni Network) found these tips for graduates seeking employment in the University of East London’s UEL Matters magazine and feel it is useful for potential new graduates. If you are looking for that elusive graduate-level job or want to move up the ladder, the ten tips below could be of use. » Read more: Ten Top Tips for Graduates Seeking Employment!
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
Adapted from Robert B Kaiser (2011)
As Zircon’s Occupational Psychologists specialise in Talent Management, we are very interested in developing Senior Leaders to their highest potential, thus helping them to avoid failure along the way. So, when the opportunity arose to attend an ABP seminar hosted by Robert Kaiser about ‘Root causes of leadership failure’ we jumped at the chance. The key findings from the seminar are summarised below. » Read more: The Root Causes of Leadership Failure
Being in-between my Psychology undergraduate course and Occupational Psychology masters, I decided to gain some work experience within Business Psychology. I felt gaining some work experience at this stage would show me the type of work occupational psychologists carry out on a day-to-day basis, and whether I could see myself doing it in the future. I was fortunate to be offered a two week internship at Zircon commencing late July 2011. » Read more: Asha Pattni’s Work Placement at Zircon July 2011
At Zircon we continually review best assessment practice to ensure effective selection or development procedures for employers. Particularly relevant these days is how to ensure processes are clear, transparent and fair in respect of those with Dyslexia as highlighted by recent high profile cases (Bid v KPMG: Disability Discrimination Act , 2009) and (Patterson v Commissioner of the Police, 2007). In the first case a candidate with dyslexia claims that she was disadvantaged because of her disability and that a multiple choice questionnaire is not reflective of the requirements in the role of a GP. In the second case an internal promotion candidate successfully claimed that he should have been allowed more time to complete assessment tasks as a reasonable adjustment.
In my search to re-launch my career as an Occupational Psychologist following a career break to look after my family and to study for an MSc in Organisational Psychology, I came across Zircon Consultancy and was impressed with their website and blog. After some emails and rigorous telephone interviews I was lucky enough to get an opportunity to work with them. » Read more: Interim Work at Zircon July 2011
At Zircon we are always seeking to further our understanding of Talent Management, keeping up-to-date with the latest Talent research and sharing best practice. Recently Lesley Uren and colleagues from Jackson Samuel, published a piece of research called ‘What Talent Wants’ and we were keen to understand the main findings and implications for Talent Management for our Zircon clients. » Read more: What Talent Wants
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