Korn/Ferry powered by LOMINGER talent management resource now being used by more than one third of Fortune 500
Los Angeles, CA – September 13, 2012: Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY)today announced reaching the milestone achievement of exceeding one million copies of FYI For Your Improvement ™booksin print. The industry-leading talent management resource, currently produced in eight languages and now in its fifth edition, was first introduced in 1996.
FYI is an essential how-to guide for career development that focuses on identifying and improving the 67 Lominger “competencies” – developable skills related to a person’s success on the job. The competencies include behavioral skills, technical skills, personal attributes (such as Intellectual Horsepower #30), and attitudes (like Patience – #41) which are distinct from one another and measurable through formal assessment. Originally developed by Robert Eichinger and Michael Lombardo, the Lominger competencies are grounded in decades of research and power world-class leadership development and talent management programs around the globe.
“Korn/Ferry and Lominger are very pleased FYI has made such a strong, lasting impact on so many organizations,” said George Hallenbeck, Vice President of Intellectual Property at Korn/Ferry International. “FYI works because it builds a common language that applies to any industry, any organization, and any motivated adult with a development need.”
International Paper is one of thousands of organizations that have made FYI the standard for their leadership development programs.
“FYI For Your Improvement is a must-have for any organization building or maintaining a successful talent management program,” said Ed Garrison, Director of Leadership and Talent Programs at International Paper. “We’ve been using FYI For Your Improvement to provide a common language for talent development since 1998. It’s laid the foundation for clear and concise communication among our employees, allowing them to have deeper and more impactful feedback conversations. This has led to customized action plans, career growth, and more successful employees.”
Learn more about FYI For Your Improvement ™ and related products and services by visiting the Korn/Ferry powered by LOMINGER website at www.kornferry.com, or by contacting us at 508.529.6184.