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Do You Think Bad Managers Can Change?

2019-01-08T22:57:07+00:00

This question was recently posted on the LinkedIn HBR Group. Nancy’s response is below.

Organizations often do not hold managers accountable for bad behaviors especially if the financial results are being met.  What we have found most effective, even when we are called in for the “derailing” manager […]

Do You Think Bad Managers Can Change?2019-01-08T22:57:07+00:00

Response to “Are You a Great Leader? Only If You’re a Great Actor”

2019-01-07T20:28:42+00:00

Recently, I stumped on Jeff Haden‘s article on Linked In, “Are You a Great Leader? Only If You’re a Great Actor.”

Jeff is correct that the best leaders to promote their organizations and inspire others have dynamic oratory skills.  However, we don’t see this as acting and you cannot train everyone […]

Response to “Are You a Great Leader? Only If You’re a Great Actor”2019-01-07T20:28:42+00:00

Dawn Edwards to Lead CDR Marketing Department

2019-01-07T20:24:39+00:00

CDR Assessment Group is pleased to announce Dawn Edwards as Director of Marketing and PR. Edwards has over 15 years of experience and began her career with some of the most recognized companies in media, such as Deutch Inc. and Condé Nast Publications in New York […]

Dawn Edwards to Lead CDR Marketing Department2019-01-07T20:24:39+00:00

A Solution to Broken Leadership – Presentation for HR.com

2019-01-07T20:21:35+00:00
According to Nancy Parsons, President of CDR Assessment Group
Leadership is broken. For more than a decade, studies have consistently shown that 50-75% of leaders are ineffective. Unfortunately, despite over $40 billion invested annually in leadership development initiatives, things are not getting better.

Tulsa, Oklahoma – CDR Assessment Group, Inc., […]

A Solution to Broken Leadership – Presentation for HR.com2019-01-07T20:21:35+00:00

CDR Job Opportunities

2019-01-07T20:16:35+00:00

CDR currently has job openings for:

  • Sr. Consultant/Executive Coach
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Executive Assistant

Tulsa based CDR Assessment Group provides leadership and talent assessment and development services for global clients. Since 1998, we have led the way with breakthrough assessment tools and services as a boutique firm and are planning to expand our business portfolio.

CDR Job Opportunities2019-01-07T20:16:35+00:00

Letter to WSJ: We have the Data to Prove Jack Welch is Wrong!

2019-01-07T20:08:02+00:00

Dear Blog Readers,

I thought you might enjoy my email (below) to John Bussey of the Wall Street Journal, regarding his recent article titled, “Women, Welch Clash at Forum.” You can find the original article at WSJ Online. This article reported on a forum discussion about why so few women are making […]

Letter to WSJ: We have the Data to Prove Jack Welch is Wrong!2019-01-07T20:08:02+00:00

Sociability Can be Tricky

2019-01-08T22:59:24+00:00

Sociability can be a tricky trait.  Those with high sociability and strong extraversion characteristics are frequently selected to be leaders, particularly if they are technical or scientific experts. Often, we are eager to promote those scientifically astute professionals who are outgoing and well spoken.  This is because many in these fields tend to be introverts and some are even social blunderers.  […]

Sociability Can be Tricky2019-01-08T22:59:24+00:00

WLC Mentoring & Networking Session in Tulsa

2019-01-08T22:57:46+00:00

Late yesterday, I attended the WLC Mentoring & Networking Session in Tulsa. It was an exceptionally well done program. Kudos to the organizers, speakers, and facilitators. There were table discussion based on on the World Cafe Journey Map – Self Discovery Process focusing on “what am I passionate about?”

The forum provided for great dialogue with […]

WLC Mentoring & Networking Session in Tulsa2019-01-08T22:57:46+00:00

Leadership Development Expert, Ed White, Joins CDR

2019-01-07T19:55:47+00:00

Tulsa, Oklahoma (PRWEB) April 11, 2012

Edward White, Ed.D. has joined CDR Assessment Group as Vice President, Global Talent Development and will lead CDR’s corporate university, educational and leadership development programs.

Ed White, Ed.D., has joined CDR Assessment Group as the Vice President, Global Talent Development and brings over […]

Leadership Development Expert, Ed White, Joins CDR2019-01-07T19:55:47+00:00

A Must Have 360 Feedback Instrument

2019-01-07T19:53:14+00:00

CDR Assessment Group’s multi-rater feedback instrument, the 360° Leader Scan™ gets to the heart of what matters most about a leader’s performance. This practical tool provides essential competency-based performance data vital to equip your leaders and teams to perform beyond current expectations. The 360° Leader Scan™ is not full of fluff or watered down with […]

A Must Have 360 Feedback Instrument2019-01-07T19:53:14+00:00
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