Dean Stamoulis

Senior Executive Assessment

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Senior Executive Assessment is a concise and practical guide to demystifying assessment that is conducted at the senior-executive level. This book defines senior executive assessment, describes its benefits, and explains how it differs from assessment at lower levels. The author also describes many of the reasons why CEOs and boards are not informed about executive assessment approaches and reveals how new expectations regarding corporate governance are increasing the need for transparent senior executive assessment. The book includes an assortment of tools, forms, and exercises that can be readily used or modified for organizational use. "Good to Know" boxes throughout the book include summary points, and "Case Scenarios" sections highlight real-world examples and key issues in assessment . Highly-accessible and packed with helpful tools, this book is sure to become an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the process of senior executive assessment.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. August 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 350g
• ISBN-13: 9781405179584
• ISBN-10: 1405179589
• Artikelnr.: 29940594

Autorenporträt

Dean Stamoulis has extensive experience as an assessment consultant to CEOs and boards. He oversees the global practice for Executive Assessment at Russell Reynolds Associates, one of the premier senior executive search consultancies in the world.

Inhaltsangabe

Series Editor's Preface.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1. The Case for Senior Executive Assessment.
Why CEOs and Boards Tend Not to Know a Lot about Senior Executive
Assessment.
Why CEOs and Boards Are Wary of Senior Executive Assessment.
What Is Senior Executive Assessment?
The Benefits of Senior Executive Assessment.
New Expectations about Corporate Governance.
Summary.
2. Purposes.
A Part of Talent Management.
Near-Term Purposes.
Longer-Term Purposes.
Business Situations Related to Assessment.
The Development of Senior Executives.
Summary.
3. What to Assess.
Competencies.
Failure Factors.
Experience/Previous Results versus Behavioral Style.
Pulling It All Together.
Dual Capability.
Learning Agility.
Executive Intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence.
Relationships as Opposed to Interpersonal Skills.
A Cautionary Note: The Role of Charisma.
Toxic Leaders.
Types of Experience/Previous Results.
Fit.
Summary: Determining What to Assess.
Summary.
4. How to Assess.
The Feel of Senior Executive Assessment.
Methods.
Summary.
5. Additional Practical Decisions.
Development Revisited.
Coaching.
Other Practical Issues.
The Future of Senior Executive Assessment.
Summary.
Notes.
References.
Name Index.
Subject Index.

Rezensionen

"As the essential asset of any company is its CEO, the need for arigorous and effective assessment process is mandatory. DeanStamoulis offers a compelling case and invaluable tutorial forevaluating this key corporate asset."
-Thomas A. Renyi, Retired Chairman, The Bank ofNew York Mellon

"This book makes a compelling case for senior executiveassessment. Senior Executive Assessment is a valuable toolfor boards of directors, as it tangibly demonstrates effectivecorporate governance. More CEOs and boards need to know about theoptions described in this book."
-Arthur M. Blank, Co-Founder, Retired Co-Chairman& CEO, The Home Depot, Owner & CEO, Atlanta Falcons

"Competitive edge will continue to be enjoyed by companies thatensure they have the right leadership talent. This book providesreal world guidance about how to build a useful senior executiveassessment approach so that organizations can be more objectiveabout their leaders and their match to strategy. Dean Stamoulisalso offers new and interesting insights to the ongoing discussionabout what makes a senior executive successful. I was particularlyimpressed with his focus on learning agility and emotionalintelligence and the need to discern any 'toxic'tendencies. These areas are critical to ensuring successful hiringdecisions."
-Bill Blase, Senior Executive Vice-President, HumanResources, AT&T

"Stamoulis' writing style and years of experience allowhim to share examples and hints that really provide usefulinformation for those trying to understand the what, why, and howof executive assessment. Stamoulis isn't doing"assessment-lite" in this volume. On the contrary, thebook is quite solid on substance, but also extremelyaccessible."
-Paul E. Levy, University of Akron