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What Employers Really Want The 2014 National Association of Colleges & Employers study shows employers want job candidates to have these six skills and abilities more than any others:
Are Graduates ‘Job Ready’? Research by Inside Higher Ed (2014) and Gallup Education (2014) suggests that 96% of chief academic officers 96% of believed they were doing a good job Academics say educating and preparing students for Yes, but only careers, while only 11% of business 11% of Business leaders strongly agreed that Leaders agree graduates have the necessary skills and competencies to compete in the workplace. Employers have Good Reason to be Selective A study conducted by the Harvard Business School estimated making poor hiring decisions can cost a company up to three times an employee’s annual compensation package. Organizations have good reason to be discerning in who they recruit.
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Ask a management guru or one of the world’s bes “In my 35-year corporate journey and my 60-year life journey, I have consistently found that the thorniest problems I face each day are soft stuff - problems of intention, understanding, communication, and interpersonal effectiveness - not hard stuff such as return on investment and other quantitative challenges.” - Stephen Covey
UNIVERSITY PROGR Further enhance your academic program to incorporate skill development in the areas that will differentiate your graduates. Improve communication and interpersonal skills Build stronger relationships and effective team chemistry Deliver best practice leadership training Help them be consistent top performers Develop ‘people skills’ to be your graduates’ competitive advantage Teach to every learning style with this multifaceted program Rely on an industry expert to provide you with an easy to implement solution.
Everything you need is included in the University Program Special Offer:
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Choose the DISC Profile appropriate for your class.
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Each assessment includes a 12 minute online survey and a 44-page personalized DISC Profile Report (with summaries for easy use). It details the individual’s personal style, strengths, limiting behaviors, communication preferences and the environment in which they perform best.
est coaches and they espouse the same message “A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared to time spent learning about people.” - Mike Krzyzewski
Sport is played by people, coached by people and managed by people, so it is imperative to get the ‘People Side’ right.
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We provide full administration of the Profile Assessments.
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This special offer includes the e-Textbook.
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For you, it is simple. We provide an email to send to your class. The students proceed step-by-step through the online assessment process and they pay a significantly reduced education rate with a credit card.
The e-Textbook is designed for Universities to integrate DISC into their Sport Management or Coach Education programs. It covers everything you need to know about DISC theory and how to apply it for success in your role in sport. The e-Textbook features chapters on Leadership, Communication, Conflict Management, Team Culture, Goal Setting and Careers in Sport, and is supplemented by a series of online videos on each topic.
Guest Lecture by 4x Olympian and Performance Consultant. Exclusive only to this offer, Bo Hanson will present a 1-hour guest lecture via video conference. He will explain the theory and application of DISC, debrief your students’ reports and link it all to your class learning objectives. Benefit from the experience of a 4x Olympian and 3x Olympic Medalist who has been working for over 15 years, Bo Hanson delivering leadership, management and coach development.
Access our extensive video and article library. Additional resources available include The Ultimate Coach Handbook and Your Coaching Philosophy Workbook.
Get started today so you are ready for your upcoming semester. See the back page for more details.
We guarantee that this will be the most impactful initiative you’ve ever taken to improve your program. Develop the vital ‘people skills’ in your students that will differentiate them in the competitive employment market post-graduation. Enjoy how easy it is. We provide full support and everything you need to ensure seamless integration into your program. Benefit from a tailored approach. For the cost of a textbook, your students receive their personalized Sports ManagerDISC or CoachDISC Profile Report. The e-Textbook is included along with access to videos and articles in our extensive library. Share the lectern with a 4-time Olympian and experienced Consultant, who presents the core material for you as a guest lecturer. Embrace technology that your students will love with the online assessment, resources and video conferencing. Access relevant and meaningful classroom exercises and projects which further enhance your students’ learning and experience.
Get started today with your free trial of the Sports ManagerDISC or CoachDISC Profile. Mention this Special Offer when you contact us. Get your Free Trial today www.athleteassessments.com
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