Coaching Elite 2019

CORPORATE VISION / Coaching Elite 2019 5 , Lee Hecht Harrison Announces Brand Refresh Founded in 1967 and known as Lee Hecht Harrison since 1982, the company will now do business as LHH. Hecht Harrison, the leading global provider of talent and leadership development, career transition and coaching, today announced a major rebranding. The comprehensive global rebrand is highlighted by a change in name from Lee Hecht Harrison to LHH, and the company’s new brand promise, “Opportunity, delivered.” “Our clients today are faced with new challenges and an incredible pace of change,” said LHH President Ranjit de Sousa. “Automation, shifting demographics, the global shortage of skilled workers, and changing expectations around corporate responsibility have created a perfect storm and an imperative for companies to think differently about the possibilities within their workforce. Our new brand and our brand promise reflect the real value we bring to our clients as we enable them to execute on their business strategies and help their employees realise their true potential.” Recognised globally as an innovator in their industry, LHH consistently brings creative new solutions to the companies and people they serve, like Active Placement—their reimagined approach to Outplacement—and the 2019 launch of Ezra, a mobile app that seamlessly connects employees at all levels with LHH’s world class professional coaches around the world. Heading into the new decade, LHH has continued to evolve its suite of offerings to help companies shift from a replaceable workforce and the endless fire-and-hire trap, to a renewable workforce and an environment where every individual has the opportunity to deliver their best. Through assessment, up- and reskilling, redeployment, coaching, change management, leadership development, and Active Placement, all delivered at scale, LHH clients are accelerating their performance and delivering lifelong employability to their people. “We believe there is unique opportunity within every company and every person,” said Michelle Anthony, LHH’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We wanted every aspect of our new brand to represent this belief and the human heart that’s so vital to the way we work. Our new logo, purple brand colour, bold graphics and striking human imagery are all aligned to our focus on people.” “As a partner to the world’s leading organisations,” de Sousa added, “we continuously push ourselves to innovate in ways that have real impact for our clients—mobilising people on new career paths, developing the next generation of leaders, and making a difference for people and communities by getting half a million people back to work each year.” Curiosity is important as it drives people to investigate the possibilities which are open to them and investigate the world around them. This in turn is fuelled by confidence, which is the last piece of the adaptability puzzle: it gives people the courage to pursue new options, and step outside of their comfort zone. Build on key skills As a seasoned accounting professional or as an accountant just starting out, you will be confident with numbers and competent with complex financial models. However, to work your way up the career ladder, not only do you need sharp technical knowledge, but you will need to develop those soft skills that can help you to progress even further. Being highly organised and having excellent time management is a benefit in any role but being able to demonstrate these abilities will help show your company that you’re proficient and capable of handling the added pressure of a managerial role. Reacting quickly will also help you to develop your critical thinking, which is vital if you want to move into a leadership position. A good leader will be able to foresee problems before they arise and deal with them accordingly. You will also be able to see opportunities which you can use to benefit your company. You need to stay calm under pressure, deal with problems rapidly, and find suitable solutions. In doing so, you will start to demonstrate your leadership skills and your ability to manage calmly and confidently in a crisis when others around you are panicking. Effective communication You can have many leadership skills but if your communication is lacking you may hit a ceiling in terms of progression. Being able to listen and understand are vital skills for being a good leader and will in turn help you reach your career goals. Not only do you need to listen to understand a problem, but you need to listen to what co-workers, or your team, say and figure out what inspires and motivates them. Most people underestimate the importance of listening. You’ll need to be able to process complex and important information while also being able to lend an ear to your team members issues and concerns as well as juggling your own workload. If you’re unable to listen effectively it can lead to costly mistakes and misunderstandings, not only for you but for the rest of your team as well. Once you do discover what drives other professionals in your industry it’s much easier to explain your own ideas, visions, goals, and intentions and get your team to carry out your plan. With workplace culture changing, and careers becoming even more fast paced and fluid, being able to understand the stresses and strains faced will stand you in good stead and shape you into becoming a skilled multi-tasker. Being adaptable and working with professionals who can help propel your career forwards will only help you understand what it takes to meet your goals so that you can plan your career and the direction you want it to go in.