Often a company's greatest needs are in talent acquisition and development. Momentum Leadership assists clients in developing strategic talent competencies and supporting tools and processes. This approach gives managers and individual contributors the tools necessary for skill development, thus enabling better individual and team performance. [ Jump to results section ]
Case Study
Utility Company
Project Goal
In partnership with the Human Resources team, Momentum Leadership was chosen to create, deliver and assess the return on investment (ROI) of a competency-based talent development model.
- Built executive agreement on a talent development approach and appropriate competencies
- Delivered talent development training to 121 individuals
- Provided coaching and development planning to approximately 20 individuals
- Created pre- and post-project measurement survey to assess ROI of project
Engagement Approach
The executive team considered the 2010 Business Strategy and
determined the mission-critical employee competencies needed to
execute the strategy. Four years later, the organization retains a
competency model that can be used for recruitment, development and
promotion. Employees are better able to understand what drives high
performance and job promotions by utilizing the 360 assessment and
related training/tools.
Measurable Results
Talent Development Activities Improve PerformanceManagers of coaching clients report:
- Improvement in direct reports behavior and performance since beginning of coaching (78%)
- Improvement in two competency focus areas (80%)
- Positive feedback from others regarding improvements in client's two competency focus areas (63%)
- Improvement in ability to hold meaningful development discussions with direct report, due to training and coaching experience (81%)
Coaching clients report agreement with these statements:
- I have a development plan in place (100%)
- My development plan positively impacts my work (91%)
- Overall, my contribution has increased based on implementation of my development plan (71%)
Talent Development Training Sustains Impact Over Time
Talent Development workshop participants report: (9 months later)
- The workshop helped me focus in areas important to my department (72%)
- Since attending the workshop I feel adequately equipped with the insights and tools to effectively manage my own development (72%)
- Since attending the workshop I play a more active role in coaching others (52%)
- Since attending the workshop my skills and talents are more effectively used on the job (54%)
