Duane Lakin, PhD.

Greater New York City Area, IL United States

Manager Assessment Specialist; NLP-for-Sales Trainer; Performance Coach (team/manager)

Human Resources / Recruitment

Mission: To make a difference in my clients' businesses Research tells us that 30-40% of senior-level hires fail in the first 18 months. I help reduce this statistic and other surprises in hiring and promotions by providing an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of individuals before you make a decision (hire/promote). Useful in hiring, leadership development, and succession management. I also coach individuals and teams to improve their effectiveness, including coaching new hires. Uniqueness: 1. I speak "business", not "psychology." 2. I partner with your process rather than compete with it. (I explore but do not "parrot" your initial observations of a candidate to make the ...