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OTHER SERVICES: (Optional)
Psychometric Testing
We are able to provide an in-depth evaluation of the
recommended candidates at the request of the Search
Committee. In addition to the evaluation of the can-
didate’s fit with the present executive team, the fol-
lowing areas will also be assessed:
Leadership skills; Aptitudes and talents; Areas for de-
velopment.
The Higgins Executive Search/Leaders & Co. team is
certified in the use of proven and reputable psycho-
metric tests, (DISC behavioural assessment tool Discus,
Lominger - Leadership Architect Suite of tools, Hogan
&
Decision Dynamics).
Lominger - Leadership Architect Suite
The Lominger - Leadership Architect Suite offers re-
search-based, experience-tested and internationally
recognized development and talent management tools
that can be customized to fit any organization’s needs.
DISCUS
Discus provides a work style or behaviour assessment tool for use
in
relationship assessment, recruitment, team building, job
matching, negotiation profiling, and more. Based on
internationally established DISC theory, Discus gives
powerful insight into an individual’s prevalent behav-
ioural characteristics. Based on the DISC profile, it
becomes possible to understand a person’s approach
to other people, and even to adapt to that approach,
nization, Discus provides powerful, objective informa-
tion to help with recruitment and onboarding. It as-
sists in determining a candidate’s fit into a position,
team or organizational culture, then plan for success-
ful integration.
Hogan
Assessments
The international authority in personality assessment
and consulting, Hogan Assessments, has more than
three decades of experience dramatically reducing
turnover and increasing productivity by helping busi-
nesses hire the right people, develop key talent, and
evaluate leadership potential. Grounded in more
than a century of science and backed by the largest
and most complete pool of research in the industry,
the Hogan assessments predict job performance by
assessing normal personality, derail-
ment characteristics, core values, and
cognitive reasoning ability.
Independent Industrial
Psychologist
We can also set up an evaluation with
an independent industrial psycholo-
gist for talent and potential ap-
praisal. This assessment allows for
an almost perfect bridge between the
individual and the organization. It
has been proven that evaluated can-
didates demonstrate a high level of
emotional commitment toward their
organization, which contributes to
their commitment, loyalty, on-the-job
satisfaction and their performance.
