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Multiple-source Development Survey |
What it is
The Multiple-source Development Survey is an online feedback system that combines a self evaluation with views from a leader's direct manager and direct reports of their performance as a leader. The individual that undertakes the survey is provided with a personal report that can easily be translated into actions.
The results can be used to benchmark:
- How they are doing as a leader at their level
- Are they ready to move up in the organization
- Their performance as a leader in advance of the next Annual Review
- In advance of Coaching Opportunities
Features of the MDS
- Online
- Surveys the Leader, the Leader of the Leader, Direct Subordinates
- Each survey is finely tuned to assess the Leader based on core leadership competencies at their level
- 4 level sensitive surveys, each created to assess Leaders at the appropriate level of leadership
- Can be applied throughout your organization cost effectively
- Can be easily customized to include company colors, logos, and language
Increase your Training ROI
Self awareness is the first step in creating performance change. The Multiple-source Development Survey results deliver to the Leader critical feedback to begin making the necessary adjustments immediately. Additionally, by aggregating feedback from multiple levels within the organization, pinpoint coaching or training can be customized for each individual. This reduces training time, targets content and coaching, and maximizes the effectiveness of the leader's development.
Accelerate the Talent Pool
Development of high potential employees and Executives can be challenging. Very targeted and objective evidence is critical to convince successful people that they would benefit from adjusting their behavior. The Multiple-source Development Survey will give critical targeted data to the leader to instantly make the necessary adjustments.
The Multiple-source Development Survey assists in the growth and development of leaders and key personnel. Once Leaders know how they are doing relative to what they are supposed to be doing, a cognitive breakthrough occurs, thus Leadership growth and development rapidly launches and in time accelerates.
What it looks like
MDS Facts
- Easy to customize into your organization's leadership competence framework
- High degree of self-service requiring minimal administration
- Available in both online and paper formats (for employees without Internet access)
- Easily and cost effectively applied throughout the entire organization
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