The Value of a Structured Succession Planning Process
“One of the things we often miss in succession planning is that it should be gradual and thoughtful, with lots of sharing of information and knowledge and perspective, so that …
Author: Helen Schroeder
Posts by Helen Schroeder
The Role of Succession Planning in Downsizing
Following the pandemic, and with the prospect of another recession up ahead, companies are looking to downsize in order to cut costs and align supply with demand. In the past, …
Succession Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
How is Succession Planning Different for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises? Succession planning is an essential strategic process, the importance of which transcends company size. Whether you’re a start-up with less …
Great Leaders Have a Vision
“If you don’t know where you are going, how can you expect to get there?” – Basil S. Walsh In the context of leadership, vision is the ability to see …
SIGMA Featured in Ivey Business School’s Leader Character Paper
SIGMA Assessment Systems Inc. (SIGMA), a leading provider of executive consulting and talent assessments, is pleased to have been featured in a new MITSloan Management Review article. Authored by Ivey …
Great Leaders are Spokespeople
“The challenge of this century (is) to develop spokespeople” – Jim Fowler In the context of leadership, spokespeople act as the figurehead of their team. They communicate on behalf of …
Great Leaders Have Great Judgment
“When a leader shows consistently good judgment, little else matters. When he or she shows poor judgment, nothing else matters.” – Noel Tichy & Warren Bennis How are some organizations …
Great Leaders Act with Integrity
“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” – Oprah Winfrey Leadership character is an essential element needed to …
Great Leaders Act with Humility
“Power is dangerous unless you have humility.” – Richard J. Daley While it may not the first trait that comes to mind when you think of what makes a successful …
Great Leaders Act with Humanity
“Compassion is not a virtue, it’s a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have, it’s something we choose to practice.” – Brené Brown Humanity has long been considered …