What happens during a session day when it becomes obvious that one of our long-term leadership team members does not GWC™ their seat or fit our core values, and how do we address this on the spot?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

A session day is designed to expose the truth, even when that truth is painful. If it becomes clear during our discussions that a leadership team member does not fit your core values or lacks the capacity to get, want, and have the capacity to do their job, we do not ignore it. We address it directly using the People Analyzer® tool. This is not about personal attacks; it is about objective alignment. We look at the data and evaluate the fit with complete honesty. Often, long-term employees are placed in seats that do not align with their natural talents or conative wiring. We refer to your team's StrengthsFinder profiles to see if they are simply in the wrong seat, or if there is a fundamental mismatch with the company's core values. If a change needs to be made, we do not make rash decisions in the heat of the moment, but we do commit to an actionable plan with clear timelines. We use the IDS process to solve the issue, ensuring that you leave the room with a defined path forward to resolve the people issue. Facing these tough realities during our session days is essential for your team health and is a critical step in building a mature organization.