Case Study
Professional Coaching + Assessments and Certifications for Emerging Leaders
Advanced Technology International
Description + Goal
ATI is a public-service non-profit leader in building and managing collaborations that conduct research and develop new technologies to solve the country’s most pressing challenges. At the height of the pandemic, ATI recognized the need to provide the organization’s emerging leaders with customized professional coaching, resources, and tools.
Solution + Services
To support ATI’s leadership development goals, we utilized the Everything DiSC® methodology combined with The Align Method to provide emerging leaders with one-on-one professional coaching.
We deployed Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessments to heighten self-awareness and self-regulation around natural tendencies and to increase empathy and social skills when collaborating with team members. We guided emerging leaders in understanding their current leadership style, setting new goals, and acquiring new skills. We taught them to read a situation’s emotional and interpersonal needs and respond accordingly.
We worked with individuals on communication, people reading, and productive conflict skills to empower them with effective delegation and management practices. Finally, we emphasized the role of positive influence and motivation in leading others and the importance of prioritizing professional development and building a coaching culture.
Outcomes
ATI was named the Charleston Metro Chamber’s 2024 Business of the Year and is a repeat winner of the SC Best Places to Work award. The company’s investment in building a talent pipeline continues to pay off with improved employee engagement, retention, and increased productivity and profits.
Liz Ashley and Align have been a tremendous asset to ATI. Liz has provided interactive training and tools, facilitated lively group workshops, and conducted targeted one-on-one coaching, all resulting in world-class professional development for our employees. Her innate ability to connect with and grow our workforce has benefitted both the individual employees and the company as a whole.
Mica Dolan
President & Chief Operating Officer