behavior based selection webinar
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Improve the effectiveness of behavior based selection by incorporating competency modeling into selection and also training, performance management and succession planningTRANSCRIPT
Behavior Based Selection
Promoting Its Effectiveness
Webinar Presented to SHRM-Atlanta Chapter
August 2009
Jeanette MaternCareer Coach/Consultant
Right Management
Agenda
Identification of Hiring Criteria
Predicting Success
Effective Use of Behavior Based Selection
From the Candidate’s Perspective
Technology
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Foundation of Behavior Based Selection
• Premise: Past Behavior is Predictive of Future Behavior
• Key Components:
• Preparation
• Detailed follow up questions to broader question
• Focused listening
• Objective evaluation of information
• Pitfalls:
• Temptation to take shortcuts
• Lack of preparation
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First Things First….Identification of Success Criteria
Emotional Intelligence
One’s ability to identify and effectively use one’s emotions
Competencies
a. Core to business
b. Specific to level of role
c. Specific to position
Cultural Fit
Personal traits and skills valued by organization
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Individual Contributor
Leader Executive Leader
•Builds Trust•Inclusive
•Communication
•Coaches•Provides Recognition
•Builds Team & Teamwork•Manages Performance
•Fosters Accountability•Develops Organizational
Talent
Builds Trust:Takes action to build a relationship of trust with clients and co-workers; behaves in ways consistent with organizational values
▪Listens actively and respectfully
▪Maintains confidences
▪Fulfills commitments
▪Actions are consistent with words
Coaches:Provides guidance and feedback to help expand knowledge, skill or ability; supports career growth and development
▪Provides opportunities todevelop skills & demonstrate
▪Gives timely, constructive feedback and offers advice
▪Provides recommendationson how to enhance or develop new skills
▪Supports development based on career goals
Fosters Accountability:Fosters commitment ; helps to understand how the organization depends on outcomes of their roles; links rewards to outcomes (not tasks); provides latitude to act in order to deliver outcomes
▪Clarifies accountabilities(outcomes) of the role
▪Delegates decisions to an individual for their areas ofresponsibility
▪Holds individuals accountable for delivery of outcomes
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Leading People
Predicting Success - How Does One Predict Competency Effectiveness?
Case Studies or Simulations
Tests or Inventories
Structured interviews focused on competencies, asking behavior based questions
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Behavior Based Questions:
Are open-ended
Are Specific
Begin with:
Describe the last time that you…..
Tell me about a recent time when…..
What did you do when…..
How did you….
Give me an example of….
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Ask Specific Open Ended Questions:
Non-Specific
“Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem”
“Tell me about a stressful situation you managed”
Specific
“Tell me about a time when you managed a technical team for a project with an exceptionally tight deadline”
“Tell me about a time when you experienced a mid-air mechanical difficulty”
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Example:
Open Position: Airline Pilot
Competency: Judgment
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Definition:
Applies logic and practical thinking to decision making; Gathers necessary input to inform decision but makes a decision based on ones best thinking given time available; drawing correct and reasonable conclusions based on data and information
Behavior statements:
Gathers information, tangible and intangible, when exploring alternatives
Weighs alternatives
Applies logic to decisions
Makes good decisions with limited information
Maintains objectivity when making decisions
Judgment
Behavior Based Question: “Tell me about a time when you experienced a mid-air mechanical
difficulty”
• “How long was the flight?”
• “How long into the flight did the problem surface?”
• “What was the mechanical problem?”
• “How serious was the mechanical problem?”
• “Have you ever faced that particular problem before?”
• “How did you come to notice the problem?”
(instrument reading ? Behavior of aircraft?)
• “How critical was this problem?”
• “Estimated time to resolve before life threatening?”
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Ask detailed probing questions to uncover information that provides you with an understanding of the situation:
Continue to ask detailed questions to learn the actions taken:
• “Please take me through the steps you took to identify and resolve the problem”
1st Step; 2nd Step………...
• “Did you involve anyone else in the decision making?”
• “What was going through your mind at the time?”
• “What role did your Co-pilot play?”
• “Did you notify the crew? The passengers?”
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Lastly, learn the outcome
“How did it all turn out?” or “What was the final outcome?”
“In retrospect, is there anything you would do differently if faced with the same situation?”
“Did you learn anything from this experience?”
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Evaluation
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Evaluation
Does he or she:
Less Than
EffectiveEffective
Highly Effective Comments/Notes
Behavior Statements:
•Gather necessary information when exploring alternatives?
•Weigh alternatives?
•Apply logic to decisions?
•Make good decisions with limited information or within time constraints?
•Maintain calm objectivity when making decisions?
Overall Rating X
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Judgment: Applies logic and practical thinking; Gathers necessary input but makes a decision based on
ones best thinking given time available; draws correct & reasonable conclusions based on data and information
Pitfall to Avoid:
Temptation to take shortcuts
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Solution: Team Interview Method
Manager Competency Assignment: Does he/she:
Mary
Judgment: Applies logic and practical thinking; Gathers necessary input but makes a decision based on one’s best thinking given the time available; Draws reasonable conclusions based on data and information
• Gather necessary information when exploring alternatives?
• Weigh alternatives?
• Apply logic to decisions?
• Make good decisions withlimited information or within time constraints?
• Maintain calm objectivity when making decisions?
Jim Technical Excellence:Applies technical skills, knowledge; maintains up-to-date knowledge in field; shares technical information clearly and concisely to others
• Stay current with newtrends and technology?
• Draw on past experiences;knowledge; training to solve problems and addresscomplex problems
Kim
Customer Focus: Demonstrates a concern for customers’ needs & expectation, making them a high priority; Maintains contact with customers; building strong relationships of trust with customers and clients
• Focus efforts on meeting/exceeding needs of customer?• Act as client advocate within organization?• Responds rapidly and effectively to requests?
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From the Candidate’s Perspective
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If you are the Candidate,
CAN you do the job?
Do you possess skills, knowledge, experience; successes; have the learning potential?
WILL you do the job?
Do you appear to have motivation, interest in the job/company, work ethic, energy level? Are there outside influences that are potential barriers?
DO you fit it?
Chemistry, values align, work styles, communication styles.
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Format Answers: C.A.R. *
Challenge – Provide a foundation by describing details of the
situation or challenge you were facing.
Action – What were the steps you took? Who else was
involved? Give credit where it belongs.
Results – This is the outcome. If outcome or result is less than
optimum, share what was learned or put into effect as a result.
*ST.A.R. (Situation or Task; Action; Result)
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Captain Sully Sullenberger
Extraordinary Pilot
5/7/09 Template Office 200721
Judgment
Leadership
Decision Making
Calm Under Intense Pressure
Multi-tasking
Skillful
5/7/09 Template Office 200722
Has Technology Changed the Face of interviewing?
Telephone Interview
Video Conferencing
As Interviewee:
As Interviewer:
iView® Technology
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I would be delighted to talk further.
Jeanette Matern, Career Coach
email: [email protected]
phone: 404-504-5233
www.linkedin.com/in/jmatern
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