Become Certified to Use the Leadership Versatility Index

Now you can use the latest in 360 feedback by taking the LVI certification course. Performance Programs will be presenting the course jointly with the consulting firm of Kaplan & DeVries, creators of the Leadership Versatility Index. Join us for a highly interactive one-day workshop on this new method of assessment that captures the imagination of managers and executives. The workshop is highly interactive, blending conceptual instruction, hands-on exercises, small group work, and case studies. Please call for next dates

Complete your certification after the workshop by delivering your first LVI feedback session with a real manager under the supervision of a highly skilled and experienced LVI Master Instructor. Your workshop fee includes the book, The Versatile Leader and the LVI Facilitator's Guide , instruction on the concepts and tool, help preparing the first feedback session, plus debriefing by telephone.Our Westbrook, CT, location is easily accessible from Rt. 95 or by train. Inquire about lodging and transportation options. 

The certification agenda includes:

1. Introduction to the LVI assessment model, survey and feedback report.

• Conceptual orientation to new approach to feedback and development
• Page-by-page tour of the LVI survey and feedback report.
• Discussion of how to interpret results
• Practice interpreting sample reports
• Tips for how to leverage LVI feedback to do the outer and inner work of development

Past participants have found it helpful to read the Sloan Management Review article Developing Versatile Leadership prior to the seminar.

2. Practice session, in which you receive one-on-one help preparing for first use of the LVI for one hour by telephone.

• Prepare to give a real manager LVI feedback, identify key themes and create a session game plan.
• Review that report with Master Instructor and prepare materials for feedback session.
• Discuss your summary, make additional observations about the data, and get pointers for how to conduct the session.

3. Post-course follow up, a one-on-one debrief of the first feedback session and gap analysis (30 mins, telephone-based).

• A day or two after first feedback session, we'll conduct a phone call to discuss how it went
• You'll receive clarifications and additional resources as needed.

Primary Audience:

This session is most beneficial for leadership development professionals responsible for the assessment and coachings of managers, executives, and high potentials.The audience includes executive coaches, leadership consultants, and program trainers as well as HR and talent management professionals.

Recommended background:

Workshop participants should have education, training, and experience in the behavioral sciences or adult learning and education. Experience facilitating 360-degree feedback interpretation and individual development is highly recommended. The LVI is not suitable for entry-level professionals with little experience with feedback.