Posts by Developmental Associates
Myths and Realities of Selection
A number of myths persist about the success of traditional hiring and promotional methods. Making the wrong decisions in how to evaluate people for promotion or selection costs the organization roughly five times the annual salary and benefits for that position and traditional methods have been found to be less predictive of selecting the right candidate less than 50% of the time! Flipping a coin would be more accurate.
Read MoreSuccessfully Evaluating Candidate Skills with Assessment Centers – What exactly is an assessment center?
The evaluation of an individual’s potential to perform in a managerial capacity is an important problem for those responsible for the development of managers. Making a mistake can costs tens of thousands of dollars. In order to make an effective assessment, we need more detailed information than that obtained through traditional methods. The qualifications needed for management responsibilities differ from those needed on non-management assignments. An assessment center is a means of gathering relevant information, under standardized conditions, about an individual’s capabilities to perform a managerial position.
Read MoreAre you looking for a job?
Finding a job can be a difficult and frustrating experience. Learn about common mistakes applicants make in the hiring process that may reduce their chances of having their resume read or being selected for an interview.
Read MoreEI and College Student Research Summary
Read about all of the benefits of higher EI –from less drug use to higher grades and graduation rates – for college students.
Read MoreCost Benefits of EQ K-12
See what a difference a high EI makes in a principal’s performance!
Read MoreEI and its Applications to Selecting and Developing Nurse Anesthetists
Review the research about CRNA success and Emotional Intelligence (EI) as well as how to infuse EI into your admissions process.
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Holly Danford Bishop
Director of Operations
Phone: (919) 813-6096 Ext. 107 Fax: (919) 237-9136 [email protected] LinkedIn Profile Holly Danford is a Client Services Manager for North Carolina-based Developmental Associates where she has worked in various capacities since 2013. As Client…
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Heather Lee
Co-Founder and Senior Partner
Phone: (919) 813-6096 Ext. 101 Fax: (919) 237-9136 [email protected] LinkedIn Profile Heather Lee is a Co-Founder and Partner with North Carolina-based Developmental Associates where she has worked since 2004. Heather earned an M.S.…
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