Description
Apply psychological science to leadership and management to improve organizational performance and well-being. Assess and develop leaders, design and validate selection and development systems, guide culture and change initiatives, and advise executives on policies and practices that enhance productivity and engagement.
- • Develop and implement leadership selection, succession, and placement programs.
- • Analyze managerial and executive roles to define competencies and success profiles.
- • Observe and interview leaders and teams to assess demands, climate, and satisfaction.
- • Design and validate assessments (e.g., simulations, 360s, psychometrics) for hiring and promotion.
- • Conduct individual executive assessments and deliver feedback and development plans.
- • Coach senior leaders and high-potential talent on performance and behavior change.
- • Identify leadership and management training needs across the organization.
- • Create and deliver leadership development curricula, workshops, and coaching programs.
- • Build competency models, interview guides, and rating scales for performance and potential.
- • Assess team and organizational effectiveness, culture, and engagement.
- • Advise executives on people strategy, structure, and policy to drive results.
- • Lead organizational development and change initiatives.
- • Analyze program outcomes with statistical methods and people analytics.
- • Establish metrics and dashboards to track leadership and talent outcomes.
- • Facilitate strategic planning, team alignment sessions, and off-sites.
- • Mediate leadership conflicts and support dispute resolution.
- • Ensure selection and promotion practices are fair, reliable, and legally defensible.
- • Prepare executive-ready reports and presentations with findings and recommendations.
- • Present research and case studies to clients and stakeholders.
- • Review research literature to stay current with evidence-based management psychology.
- • Write articles, white papers, or reports to share insights and educate others.
- • Support talent reviews and succession planning processes.
- • Train HR and line leaders to use assessments, interviews, and performance management tools.
- • Provide expert testimony in employment or promotion-related legal matters.
- • Build client relationships and proposals to expand consulting engagements.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
