Identifying Top Talent for Leadership Success at Becton Dickinson (BD)

What critical mistakes should organizations avoid when selecting the best talent for leadership roles? Prioritizing only experience over potential, assuming that top performers will also excel as people leaders and neglecting to deploy a scientific, unbiased approach are some derailers.

We worked with Becton Dickinson (BD) (a global leader in medical technology) to develop and deploy a well-structured succession planning exercise rooted in a data-driven approach that minimised these errors. Jombay implemented a tailored Development Center to identify top talent.

Here’s how we made it happen:

> Focused on Key Leadership Capabilities: We structured the Development Center around three core competencies crucial for leadership success at BD—Business Focus, Result Focus, and Stakeholder Focus.

> A Comprehensive Assessment Approach: Participants underwent evaluations across personality, behavioral, and cognitive dimensions, providing a holistic view of their critical thinking, leadership abilities, and overall potential.

> Delivering Actionable Insights: Clear, data-driven reports offered valuable insights to support objective and informed succession planning decisions.

The Outcome?

BD gained a strategic and data-backed understanding of their leadership pipeline, ensuring a stronger succession plan for the future. The success of the initiative was reflected in an outstanding Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 9 and a perfect 100% completion rate!

If you too are looking for partners in running a Development Center for your team, feel free to reach out for a quick chat:)