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Experts in Emotional Intelligence to Develop Individuals and Organizations 4 <br />References rely on third-party observations that are unreliable and are based more on <br />familiarity than on skill assessment. Interviews, when conducted systematically and behavior - <br />based, can reveal specific attributes: knowledge, verbal communication skills , and judgment <br />(depending on their structure). Interviews, however, cannot directly verify other critical skills, <br />such as budget analysis, conflict resolution, project planning, meeting or group facilitation, <br />leadership style, problem-solving, writing, or even presentation skills. <br /> <br />Despite their limitations, interviews are essential to any process. Any Board will want to <br />interview the top 3-4 candidates emerging from our skills-based process. Other search firms <br />have expertise only in recruitment and screening; they lack a sophisticated approach to <br />candidate assessment. Beware of firms that only provide you with a stock set of interview <br />questions. <br /> <br />Instead, Developmental Associates will tailor the interview questions based on two factors: <br />1. The key challenges facing the next Orange County Tax Administrator identified in the <br />job/organizational analysis. <br />2. The strengths and weaknesses each finalist demonstrate s in our skills assessment and <br />Emotional Intelligence testing. <br /> <br />Moreover, we would provide in-person guidance on best practices for conducting those <br />interviews. Please, remember that these methods do not limit your discretion; instead, they <br />enhance the quality of information you have at your disposal when making screening, <br />assessment, and final interview decisions. <br /> <br />Finally, let me share some data with you. Through 202 6, ninety-two percent (92.1%) of the over <br />three hundred executives we have placed are still in that position, have stayed in that position <br />for five years, or were promoted to a higher -level position. <br /> <br />Thank you for considering our services. We would be pleased to partner with Orange County to <br />find an outstanding County Tax Administrator. <br /> <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Stephen K. Straus, Ph.D. <br />President - Developmental Associates, LLC <br />Chapel Hill, NC <br /> <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: DE8441AA-E59C-82BA-8112-C2D52F2C60C1