• Published September 17, 2018
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Using Predictive Analytics for Leadership Development

Published September 17, 2018
Using Predictive Analytics for Leadership Development

The Predictive Power of Data for Leadership Development

When considering an investment in leadership development, how do you determine where to focus first for the greatest impact? Predictive analytics can be used for leadership development to guide your decisions, set priorities, and determine where to invest your time and resources.

Data about your people and your business can help you get a clear and actionable picture of which leader behaviors and practices, culture, and employee experience and engagement aspects are most closely linked to your organization’s success.

Predictive analytics can be used for leadership development by helping you make smarter, better-informed decisions about investing in your people and your culture.

Infographic: 5 Steps to Use Predictive Analytics in Leadership Development

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  • Published September 17, 2018
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Written by

Stephen Young
Stephen Young, PhD
Former Manager, Global Leadership Analytics

Steve led our experimentation with new analytic approaches and methodologies, including CCL Fusion, a predictive analytics tool that links people data with business data to inform leadership development investment. He also led research and product development in the areas of user-driven feedback tools, virtual coaching tools, and big data and analytics.

Steve led our experimentation with new analytic approaches and methodologies, including CCL Fusion, a predictive analytics tool that links people data with business data to inform leadership development investment. He also led research and product development in the areas of user-driven feedback tools, virtual coaching tools, and big data and analytics.

Heather Champion
Heather Champion, PhD
Manager, Insights & Impact Services

Heather works with CCL staff, global clients, and external evaluators to design and conduct customized needs assessments (discovery) and evaluations for our programs, products, and services. This work includes identifying organizational and leadership needs, articulating outcomes, selecting the most appropriate methods for evaluation, reporting findings, and partnering with key stakeholders to discern actionable insights.

Heather works with CCL staff, global clients, and external evaluators to design and conduct customized needs assessments (discovery) and evaluations for our programs, products, and services. This work includes identifying organizational and leadership needs, articulating outcomes, selecting the most appropriate methods for evaluation, reporting findings, and partnering with key stakeholders to discern actionable insights.

Sarah Stawiski
Sarah Stawiski, PhD
Vice President, Leadership Research & Analytics

Sarah leads our talented team of researchers, data scientists, and evaluation scientists, guiding them in conducting groundbreaking research, analyzing trends, and providing actionable recommendations to our clients and internal stakeholders. She has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to several books on topics including evaluation of leadership development, generational differences in the workplace, shared group cognition, ethical decision making, and bias in the workplace.

Sarah leads our talented team of researchers, data scientists, and evaluation scientists, guiding them in conducting groundbreaking research, analyzing trends, and providing actionable recommendations to our clients and internal stakeholders. She has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to several books on topics including evaluation of leadership development, generational differences in the workplace, shared group cognition, ethical decision making, and bias in the workplace.

Mike Smith
Mike Smith, MA
Director & Strategic Business Partner

Mike has over 2 decades of experience in a variety of leadership roles in the tech industry. He cofounded an entrepreneurial startup and led marketing and business development in a Fortune 100 company. He now partners with our clients to help them align their people development strategy with their enterprise business strategy and shape the leadership culture required to drive organizational performance.

Mike has over 2 decades of experience in a variety of leadership roles in the tech industry. He cofounded an entrepreneurial startup and led marketing and business development in a Fortune 100 company. He now partners with our clients to help them align their people development strategy with their enterprise business strategy and shape the leadership culture required to drive organizational performance.

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At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we've pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.

At the Center for Creative Leadership, our drive to create a ripple effect of positive change underpins everything we do. For 50+ years, we've pioneered leadership development solutions for leaders at every level, from community leaders to CEOs. Consistently ranked among the top global providers of executive education, our research-based programs and solutions inspire individuals at every level in organizations across the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — to ignite remarkable transformations.

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