Versatility Is Key

by Paula Santonocito

The basic idea behind 360-degree feedback is to show an employee how others perceive his or her strengths and weaknesses.

The model has become a popular component of performance appraisals and coaching, particularly with regard to leadership development.

Yet, according to leadership consulting firm Kaplan DeVries Inc., most 360 instruments do not directly measure when people are overusing their strengths; instruments are designed to only pick up deficiencies.

With the understanding that overdoing--doing too much of a good thing--can be a liability for managers, Kaplan DeVries has created the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI).

The patented tool captures both "underdoing" it and overdoing it, as well as optimal performance.

The LVI is a Web-based solution, designed to be used in combination with the book, "The Versatile Leader."

To gain additional insight into the product, and how versatile you are, the company invites you to take a free, abbreviated version of the Leadership Versatility Index (LVI).