Vantage Leadership Consulting, the expert in identifying and developing world-class leaders for clients globally, will deliver five high-impact presentations at the upcoming Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Annual Conference. The 2025 SIOP Conference will take place April 2-5 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
“Our significant presence at SIOP reflects Vantage’s position as a thought leader in the I-O psychology community and our dedication to sharing our innovative research and practical strategies that address today’s most pressing leadership challenges,” says Keith Goudy, Ph. D., managing partner of Vantage Leadership Consulting. “Our firm has proudly participated in many of SIOP’s annual gatherings and we look forward to continued knowledge sharing with our colleagues this year and into the future.”
Vantage’s representatives will deliver expert presentations on critical leadership challenges, with particular focus on succession planning during economic uncertainty, innovative approaches to board self-evaluations, measuring the business impact of executive coaching and more.
Below are descriptions of what will be discussed, logistics, and links to biographies of Vantage experts.
Title: Ethical Dilemmas in Prosocial Work: Leveraging a Situational Judgment Approach
Vantage: Eileen Linnabery, Ph.D. (Panelist)
Logistics: Friday, April 4th. 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Session ID 417.
As the field of I-O psychology evolves, ethics and prosocial behavior are becoming central to organizational interventions. Recent research highlights the importance of embedding ethical decision making in all aspects of I-O practice to address modern challenges like globalization, technology, and societal expectations. The panel session will utilize a situational judgment approach (SJA) to explore ethical dilemmas, promote fairness, and guide decision making. This session aims to help bridge theory and practice, fostering a culture of responsibility and integrity in the profession.
Title: Crowning the Next CEO: Succession Planning in Economic Uncertainty
Vantage: Eileen Linnabery, Ph.D. (Speaker)
Logistics: Friday, April 4th. 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Session ID 624.
Appointing the role of CEO is perhaps the most consequential talent decision organizations make. With the global economy facing a period of low-growth, high interest rates, and reduced spending, choosing the leader with the right skillset to adapt to today’s challenges has never been more critical. This panel of leading practitioners will explore factors that influence successful CEO succession in periods of low growth and economic uncertainty, as well as how research can inform the success of CEO succession efforts.
Title: Shark Tank for Coaches: Psychological Safety, Change, and Business Impact
Vantage: Keith Goudy, Ph.D. (Speaker)
Logistics: Saturday, April 5th. 8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Session ID 680.
A panel of seasoned executive coaches will highlight and discuss 3 factors they consider critical for success across all coaching engagements: presence of psychological safety, likelihood of behavioral change, and business impact. The chair will present 3 coaching case studies and solicit volunteer audience members to weigh in on how they would approach each case. Expert coaches (aka the “sharks”) will react to audience input, share additional perspectives, and provide insight into how to achieve safety, change and business impact.
Title: Beyond Feel-Good Feedback: Cracking the Code on Measuring Coaching Impact
Vantage: Eileen Linnabery, Ph.D. (Speaker)
Logistics: Saturday, April 5th. 10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Session ID 619.
This panel discussion will explore effective strategies for measuring workplace coaching success, featuring 6 expert practitioners who utilize diverse tools and methodologies. Evaluating coaching’s impact on organizational outcomes is crucial. The panel will address trends, best practices, and challenges in measuring coaching effectiveness. By sharing actionable insights and fostering dialogue, the panel seeks to enhance evaluation processes, identify research opportunities, and ultimately support leadership and employee development.
Title: Energizing Board Self-Evaluations With Team Effectiveness and Assessment Practices
Vantage: Jacqueline Ackerman, Ph.D. (Speaker), Eileen Linnabery, Ph.D. (Speaker), & Mary Sullivan, M.A. (Speaker)
Logistics: Saturday. April 5th. 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Session ID 1304.
Hear insights on assessment and development from the I-O experts working with boards to fulfill their SOX mandates. The board self-evaluation process often lies with the accountants and auditors of the board and places little emphasis on team dynamics and team effectiveness. Hear about what really happens inside the boardroom “black box” and what orgs need to do today to drive board effectiveness.
ABOUT VANTAGE LEADERSHIP CONSULTING
Vantage Leadership Consulting is the global leader in partnering with organizations to identify and develop world-class leaders who can drive their companies’ business strategies. From executive assessments and succession planning to leadership development, executive coaching, and high-performance team development, Vantage has spent more than four decades focused on a single mission: ensuring their clients have the leadership required to win in their marketplace. Founded in 1976, Vantage is based in Chicago, IL and serves clients worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.VantageLeadership.com.
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