Anglo American
Over a period of five years, JQA have provided professional services in Executive Assessment and Development on a global basis to this world leader in mining and exploration. One of the big five global producers of Platinum, Diamonds, Iron Ore, Coal, Copper, Nickel and other Base Metals, Anglo’s global operations delivered Operating Profits of US$ 10,1 billion and Earnings of US$5,2 billion in 2008.
Talent Management
Our ability to develop a strategic partnership with Anglo American over a long period bears testimony to the validity of our tools, the professionalism of our approach and the ongoing reliability of our findings. Over 250 executives have been assessed in the context of talent management or executive appointments. We have shown that we have the ability to identify the attributes and competencies in the Anglo competency framework when we identify “what it will take to succeed in Anglo”.
“Thank you once again – the report gets to the crux of the issues. You manage to articulate the things that we sense but can’t quite put our finger on.” VP Resourcing and Talent Management
JQA associates are seasoned professionals who have had successful careers in blue chip organisations. This knowledge and experience forms the basis of our advice on executive hires and executive development. We use high quality diagnostic tools in Executive Assessment including the Cognitive Process Profile, Personality Questionnaires and measures of values, motivation and attitudes.
How can you predict whether an individual will succeed in a role they have not been exposed to?
The ability to predict how an individual will perform in an unfamiliar context and in a role they have never held in the past is dependent on knowing the success criteria (the skills and competencies required) and the makeup of the individual. The ability to exercise good judgement comes from a combination of Intellectual Abilities (Cognitive Profile) and personal qualities. We are specialists in Occupational and Business Psychology and use the most modern tools in the assessment and development of executive talent.
Transformation and turning around organisational performance
Over a period of four years, productivity and performance in Anglo American Metallurgical Coal in Australia has improved significantly as a result of the strengthening of the top management team and the strategic selection of individuals who have transformed the way the organisation achieves results. The executive team worked closely with JQA.
In their words: “Getting the right people in the right places has made all the difference to our ability to deliver shareholder value. Sometimes there is a temptation to live with second best or let things ride, but time and again, we learn that getting people matched to the challenge is the key.”
JQA are a trusted partner in Talent Management and Executive Assessment at Anglo American.