ABOUT TURKNETT
Our goal is to help good managers become great leaders. Turknett Leadership Group specializes in the assessment and development of executive leadership and organization effectiveness. Founded in 1987, the firm is a leader in using sophisticated proprietary assessment tools and long-term, personalized coaching to develop successful leaders and organizations. Our professional staff b
rings both depth and breadth to our clients by combining expertise in the behavioral sciences with practical business and executive management experience. The key to successful interventions is accurate individual and organizational diagnosis. Our proprietary assessment tools and the experience and expertise of our consultants ensure accurate diagnosis and the design of effective interventions. Expertise in Business & Psychology
We offer a staff of expert facilitators with varied backgrounds in (1) industrial and organizational psychology, (2) organization development consulting, (3) senior executive and line management and (4) educators. We understand the psychological, organizational, and business dynamics influencing a team; we understand both the why and how of team dynamics. While general management consultants generally do not understand individual and organizational dynamics, and psychologists generally do not understand business dynamics, we understand and integrate all of these in our work with clients. Experience
Turknett has built a reputation on results and client satisfaction. Over 2,000 executives have completed the Turknett individual Executive Development Program. Our clients represent companies of all sizes and industries, and include such companies as AGL Resources, American Cancer Society, BellSouth, Bennett International Group, Freebairn & Co., Georgia-Pacific Corp., Hewlett-Packard and Mercer Human Resources Consulting. At Turknett, we are passionately committed to the success of our client organizations. Our goal is to help every employee improve in the ability to lead others, themselves, and the organization more effectively. Tailoring our consulting to your needs
In all our engagements, we tailor our services to your unique requirements. We focus on developing a long-term partnership to effectively integrate your leadership and organization development efforts with your long-range strategies. We consult closely in areas such as organizational core competencies, succession planning, change management, and strategic planning. Our staff includes highly trained psychologists as well as professionals with in-depth business backgrounds. Our considerable expertise in the behavioral sciences combined with our substantial business acumen ensures a balanced approach. This produces results that are practical and actionable, not academic or theoretical. The ultimate measure of our success is your improved business performance. UNIQUE APPROACH
The Leadership Character ModelTM
In 1995, after many years of research and work with executives, we developed a model that describes character, which we believe is the foundation of leadership. Illustrated as a scale, Leadership Character is based on a foundation of Integrity and a balance of Respect and Responsibility. Using established psychological tools and techniques, uniquely focused through the lens of the Leadership Character Model, Turknett helps organizations select, develop, engage and retain the best performing, most ethical talent available. The belief is that success requires leadership at all levels of an organization, is a core element in the Leadership Character Model. VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
Our Values
The Leadership Character Model is consistent with our values and the lens though which we work with our clients, our partners, our suppliers and colleagues. Integrity – We are honest and work to create trusting relationships
Respect – We care about each other and about our clients
Responsibility – We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professional performance
Our Working Principles
We partner with our clients in all engagements
We listen to input and confirm client goals
We develop solutions that meet the client’s specific business needs
We use an appreciative approach keeping what is good in an organization and building on those successes for positive change
We take a systems perspective
We believe that what impacts one part of the system affects other parts
We believe that change can occur at any part or any point in an organization
We believe that every person can make a difference in the success of the organization
We believe that culture determines the ultimate success of an organization and leadership shapes an organization’s culture
We believe that every person can be a leader regardless of the position in the company. Principles of Engagement
Engagements are defined in terms of the client’s needs and goals. The scope of an engagement is determined by the client’s readiness, ability and willingness for change. Engagements are designed for incremental successes on the path to an overall result. Engagement responsibilities are agreed upon and are shared in full partnership between the client and Turknett throughout the project. Our expertise is leveraged by the active participation of the client, which enhances ownership of the results and builds internal capabilities.
