Leadership Agility 360™ Released
Contact Information:
Cambria Consulting, Inc.
Stephanie Pinter
617-523-7500
info@cambriaconsulting.com
Cambria and ChangeWise release assessment of “Leadership Agility” – the master skill set for sustained success in an uncertain economy.
Boston, MA (October 30, 2008) – In today’s marketplace, buffeted by economic uncertainty, lack of consumer confidence, weakened demand and workforce anxiety, effective leadership is more critical than ever. Recent research has shown that, in these turbulent times, what makes the difference is the “agility” of a company’s leaders – at all levels of the organization.
Yet research also shows that less than 1 out of 10 current leaders have developed the level of agility needed to respond effectively to today’s challenges.
In the past, it would often take a crisis for Boards and CEOs to realize that their organizations lacked “leadership agility.” Even seemingly well-run organizations have little data on their leadership bench’s capability to react and respond to change.
Now there is a way to measure leadership agility – the Leadership Agility 360™, the first online assessment designed to measure a manager’s “level of leadership agility.” The Leadership Agility 360™, a new generation of leadership assessments, is being released nationally this month.
Developed through a partnership between Cambria and ChangeWise, the Leadership Agility 360™ adds unique value to succession planning, coaching and leadership development programs, and can deliver results to strengthen and enhance succession planning and teaming. The Leadership Agility 360™ is available as a 360-degree assessment, a self-assessment version, and a version designed for managers and their direct reports, and for executive coaches and their clients.
“This breakthrough tool can deliver great value in today’s chaotic marketplace,” says Cambria partner Bernard Cullen, a member of the Leadership Agility 360™ development team. “Boards are asking whether they have the kinds of leaders they need to be successful in a more complex and dynamic world. Are their leaders agile enough? The Leadership Agility 360™ gives them meaningful answers.”
“Our proprietary research is the foundation for the Leadership Agility 360™,” comments ChangeWise founder Bill Joiner, co-author of the award-winning book Leadership Agility: Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change. “Using this tool, managers receive highly specific feedback about their level of agility in leading organizational change, improving team performance, and engaging in high-stakes business conversations. Our research shows that increased agility in all three areas is the key to sustained leadership effectiveness.”
Research and experience have also shown that leadership agility can be developed. The Leadership Agility 360™ is the first step in understanding the depth and capability of any company’s leadership bench. Followed by coaching, workshops and action-learning programs designed to enhance executive effectiveness, the Leadership Agility 360™ can serve as an important catalyst for preparing organizations for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
To learn more about the Leadership Agility 360™, contact Bernard Cullen of Cambria or Debbie Whitestone of ChangeWise. To learn more about coach certification and services that develop leadership agility, contact Debbie Whitestone of ChangeWise.
About ChangeWise
ChangeWise is a leadership and organization development firm with an international network of seasoned coaches, trainers, and consultants, providing high-impact services that optimize the performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. Its services include action learning programs, coaching interventions, leadership workshops, and facilitated processes that result in breakthrough strategies and redesigned business processes. Visit www.changewise.biz or call (978) 369-6042.
About Cambria Consulting, Inc.
Cambria Consulting is a Boston-based consultancy specializing in strategic talent management and organizational assessment. Cambria designs and implements workforce and leadership development, performance management, competency modeling, 360 assessment, executive coaching, selection systems, organizational surveys, and integrated e-HR applications. For more information, visit www.cambriaconsulting.com or call (617) 523-7500.
