Resources

Robust Resources to Help You Succeed

We offer a wide range of materials and resources related to human giftedness and its use as the ultimate resource in accomplishing real results. And our team is continuously developing new resources based on the insights we gain from our work with clients.

ARTICLES

10,000 Hours


Bill Hendricks


Download PDF

Autobiographical Form




SIMA® Autobiographical Input Form


Download Word Doc

Entry Strategies


By Nancy Polk, Ph.D.

Congratulations! You just accepted the job of your dreams. You know the company, its competitors, and the industry it operates within, but what do you know about the internal workings of your new organization? The corporate culture, protocols for how issues will be addressed, who the key players are, who is likely to be a key player in the future?


Download PDF

Executive Search Diagram





Download PDF

Handling Career Angst


By Nancy Polk, Ph.D.

"This job was fine in the past, but I can't see myself doing this for another 15 years."


Download PDF

Hiring a Search Firm


By Ron Evans

In a crowded world of slick recruiters with fancy brochures, it can be rather challenging to determine which firm can best meet your organization's needs.


Download PDF

How to Hire Great Leaders I


By William Hendricks and Marlys Hanson

The difference between a great hire and a big mistake lies in the ability to understand (and thus predict) how a particular individual will carry out a particular role.


Download PDF

How to Hire Great Leaders II


By William Hendricks and Marlys Hanson

Hiring your next CEO (CFO. VP Sales & Marketing, etc.) does not have to be a "roll of the dice"! (See How to Hire Great Leaders - Part I) It is possible to predict how a candidate will or will not perform leadership responsibilities.


Download PDF

Seven Deadly Sins of Hiring


By Ron Evans

With leading consultants putting the cost of hiring the wrong person at two or three times compensation, every organization should seek ways to minimize this unfortunate event. Heeding the seven practical steps outlined below can greatly increase the hiring success rate of any organization.


Download PDF

The New Paradigm


By Ron Evans

Top-flight companies at the threshold of the new millennium have witnessed a radical change in the dynamics of recruiting - namely that the demand for talent exceeds the supply across an alarming range of functions and positions.


Download PDF