Developing leadership capabilities are essential to ensure focus on the short-term and long-term health of any organization. Effective leadership development enables companies to react quickly to change and to endure in difficult times.

A Fortune 500 company and global provider of professional, technical, and management services, AECOM serve clients in over 100 countries. They developed a relationship with Profiles International in the hopes of aiding senior leaders to better understand strengths and areas in need of development. In recent years, AECOM integrated 28 operating companies into their single worldwide organization, a challenge coordinating numerous stand-alone units into a single matrix organization.

AECOM created their very own “2020 Vision”, which established milestones for tripling their business and becoming a “total solution provider” on every continent worldwide.

With the new integration strategy in place, AECOM began experiencing rapid growth, and a need for leaders to operate beyond their individual business units.

The Goal:
_________________________________________________________

“To achieve the 2020 Vision by enabling leaders at all levels of the organizations to lead teams who ‘deliver the plan’, embrace AECOM values, and who make professional development a priority for employees at all levels of the organization”.
_________________________________________________________

The relationship with Profiles International is without doubt a remarkably successful one, so much so, that to date, AECOM are utilizing Profiles tools, the CheckPoint 360°™ and CheckPoint SkillBuilder throughout all areas of the organization.

AECOM value their talent and staff, and have taken it upon themselves to improve and enhance the personal performance of all 45,000 employees. Executives are highly involved in the implementation of these processes.

The 3 key tools utilized by the organization are;
♦ The CheckPoint 360°™
♦ Individual and group coaching
♦ CheckPoint SkillBuilder Series

In-depth details of the process can be found in the downloadable case study.

All AECOM managers are highly trained in these processes and also have a vast understand of Profiles tools and methods for successful implementation. A custom guide is also created to outline the process and recommend next steps with feedback to ensure success.

AECOM and Profiles representatives worked closely together to develop ‘Leadership Development Progams’ that tied directly to the AECOM Leadership Model. The Leadership Model was derived from the CEO’s 2020 vision and from what would be required of leaders in the near future.

The custom CheckPoint 360°™ assessment was generated from this model and strategies including a 5 year plan, was put in place. Employee participants of these assessments noted that the program was outstanding and they were honored to have taken part and excited for the development opportunity in the company. The assessments were matched with a coaching program and Checkpoint SkillBuilder Series.

Many leaders who have gone through these processes have done extremely well, moved to broader positions, have been promoted and others have learned valuable lessons about themselves.

Featured Product

Overview: The CheckPoint 360°™ is an employee survey for leaders and used primarily to evaluate the leadership skills and effectiveness of your managers and leaders. This survey compiles a feedback system from direct reports, peers, supervisors, and even customers, with a personalized program for developing specific leadership skills based on that feedback. The reports explain how to improve training, management techniques, and communication for greater success.

Purpose: The CheckPoint 360°™ is a 360-degree leadership survey used to help managers identify and prioritize their own development opportunities and leadership skills. It is also used to surface management issues that could lead to low employee productivity, morale, satisfaction, and turnover.

What clients say: “ProfileXT® and CheckPoint 360°™ are the products we like to use for leadership development. These tools give participants insight into their own skills.” – Michelle Hirsch, Whole Foods Market

Measures:

• Communication
• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Relationships
• Task management
• Production
• Development of others
• Personal development