Social Styles Versatilty Executive Coaching to Increase Interpersonal Effectiveness

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Here's an easy way to test our coaching process . . .

In a recent study, executives earning more than $250,000 a year were asked the primary factors for their success. According to Lamalie Associates, the #1 factor was Building Effective Relationships with Others. Increasing versatility has a strong correlation to success.

If a leader has low versatility and ineffective interpersonal skills, their chances to succeed are greatly reduced. Increasing versatility is often difficult for some managers. Sending someone to a seminar may not create change, however a personal coach can be a good alternative. We have seen very powerful behavioral change take place with executive coaching.

Typically executives with low versatility scores ("W" or "X" versatility) have less endorsement from others. They usually have trouble relating to others. They are usually more concerned about reducing their own tension, and less concerned about other's tension. As a result, their interpersonal skills suffer.

Versatility is comprise of four factors as illustrated below. Using an online multi-rater assessment, we measure the leader's appropriate use of image, presentation, competence and communication with others.

Versatility Coaching

Since managers must have superior interpersonal skills, typically begin a coaching assignment by measuring interpersonal effectiveness or versatility. This is usually done online using a validated and tested instrument that measures Social Style, which was originally developed by Merrill and Reid of Tracom, the original developers of the model. This rigorously-tested process has helped countless leaders build better and effective relationships. After the assessment, leaders learn Social Styles using a blended learning program. An executive coach guides them through the program, helps them interpret their report, and developed a specific action plan to increase versatility.

BLENDED LEARNING + INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING

Here's how it works . . .

1. You or your candidate will meet with a certified executive coach for about an hour either face-to-face or on the phone to get a brief introduction to the leadership coaching process and the social style model.

2. You will complete a online Social Styles program that takes about eight hours. Using videos, case studies, and other online exercises, you can complete it at your convenience and at your own pace. I't almost like attending a seminar.

3. You will meet again with your coach to discuss your training experience. You will be introduced to an online multi-rater assessment tool which will determine your social style and your versatility. You then select peers, colleagues, and/or subordinates to confidentially provide you feedback.

4. After your raters assess your interpersonal skills and versatility, you meet again. Your coach who will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. You will also learn how to increase your versatility. You build an action plan with your coach and implement the ideas on the job. Your coach will be available questions at any time about specific interpersonal situations where you need help.

5. Finally, we'll work with you to create a custom mini-survey to send to your co-workers to determine how well your plan is working. You'll meet with you coach again to debrief the feedback.

We have tested this process with several of our clients seen powerful results. It combines the state-of-the-art learning technology with one-on-one individualized focus. The cost is $2495 per participant which includes:

An online training program using the original validated Social Style model.
An online multi-rater 360° Social Style assessment and report.
Up to five private training sessions with a certified executive coach.
A mini-poll to measure change on the job.

Key Benefits:

About the same cost as a two day seminar with no travel costs and flexible timeframes to fit your schedule. You will be getting the same training content that others get in a public workshop at a lower total cost.
Our personal guarantee that the process will work and make you a more effective leader.
There's no obligation after the session. If you decide you would like additional coaching time, we would be happy to create a program exclusively for you.
You get the validated research-based Social Style program that has documented bottom-line results of increasing versatility for leaders.

Call Rob at 513.772.5115

How to Get Started . . .

Give us a call to arrange a no-charge initial meeting. Call Rob directly at 513-772-5115 or contact us for more information.

Rob VeVerka is an accomplished and in-demand executive leadership coach. Recently as Director of Executive Education at the University of Cincinnati, he worked with many executives to help them improve their leadership skills. He was the Dean of the Executive Program for senior-level executives and emerging leaders. Rob's clients are usually executives whose work is critically important to the organization. He provides coaching for leaders around the world. He will personally work with a maximum of seven clients at any one time. His coaching process follows a step-by-step tested process for behavioral change. He has created a straight-forward and highly effective coaching process that consistently delivers successful results. (rob's bio)

Why our Process Works . . .

We establish a strategic partnership with each of our leaders and clients. Other coaching providers broker relationships between individual leaders and coaches.
We create a customized program to fit each client’s particular needs.
We are willing to work on a pay-for-performance agreement. If we can't get the behavior change - then you don't pay.
We use a unique change management process that changes behaviors.
We blend training with coaching, follow-up, and reinforcement.

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