TD Madison and Associates sponsored Dr. Pierce Howard’s presentation on Personality Competency Assessment to assist Human Resource Optimization for the Richmond Venture Forum September Meeting
Virginia Beach, Virginia – October 10, 2003
TD Madison and Associates sponsored renowned author and speaker Dr. Pierce Howard at the September meeting of the Richmond Venture Forum. Dr. Howard is a founding partner of the Center for Applied Cognitive Studies in Charlotte, North Carolina and creator of the Work Place Big Five Profile used by TD Madison and Associates. The presentation focused on the value of testing personality traits and work place competencies as a tool for personnel selection and human resource optimization in developing businesses.“The presentation by Dr. Howard was extremely well received by our members and incredibly informative. Everyone knows that the people in the business are its lifeblood and Dr. Howard provided us with an insightful view into the science behind human behavior and how it can be best channeled to the benefit of both the employee and employer.”, said TJ Daly, president of the Venture Forum.
“Throughout the development of TD Madison and Associates we have integrated the fundamentals of behavioral-based interviewing,” stated Dean Madison, president of the firm. “More than a year ago we included Dr. Howard’s Work Place Big Five profile into our search process.”
“The quality of the candidates submitted to our clients for consideration have a higher predictability for success due too better assessments in categories such as skills, management, leadership, interpersonal traits, motivation and culture fit,” added Madison. “It is not the industry sector in which a firm works that brings quality to a search, but the depth of assessment for potential candidates that ensures a better fit with the client’s needs.”
About TD Madison
Founded on the premise that truly exceptional companies require truly exceptional leaders, TD Madison & Associates was formed to meet the unique needs of emerging and high-growth companies. Focusing on senior level searches and training programs to support their partners, they collaborate with clients on a variety of issues including company transition, turnarounds, succession planning and cultural change. Based in Virginia Beach, their focus is to provide the leadership that will allow their clients to flourish.