Rod Stilwell, Founder & PresidentThe company believes that the concepts of organizational change and leadership form a symbiotic relationship. An efficient leader creates a safe and supportive environment that fosters open communication and empathy, driving successful transformations.
“The pandemic has revealed the importance of quickly adapting to change and managing the change through leadership development and employee engagement,” says Rod Stilwell, founder and president of Uni-Signal. “We enable leaders to develop the relationships essential to make people excited and inspired to come to work,”
Uni-Signal places a strong emphasis on building trust between the top management and employees. By improving individual interactions and promoting a healthy work environment, it aims to create an atmosphere where everyone is willing to accept and embrace change.
The company realizes there cannot be a cookie-cutter approach to leadership development. This is why Uni-Signal always focuses on understanding clients’ business by silently observing the interactions between teams.
It diagnoses a leader on an individual level to gain a deep understanding of her/his self-awareness and personal perspectives on leadership effectiveness. The diagnosis also involves soliciting insights from a close-knit group of people who possess a profound understanding of the leader’s abilities. Additionally, personality assessments, social style assessments, and thinking style assessments can provide valuable insights.
“Multiple modes of assessment are available in the market, but we never deluge or overload people with assessments. We utilize well-developed and established tools to ensure optimal outcomes,” says Stilwell.
Uni-Signal also focuses on understanding the overall team performance and the dynamics among team members. Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team—the absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results—serves as a valuable framework for evaluation. These assessments are crucial for tailoring the right solution for leadership. More importantly, Uni-Signal never hesitates to be brutally honest while bringing the truth in front of clients. The goal is to allow individuals to become better leaders who can influence others and successfully drive change.
The company has enabled numerous businesses to initiate change that impacts the business bottom line. For instance, one of its clients from the banking sector was struggling to get a competitive edge as the loan approval time was four to five weeks. Uni-Signal found that nine people were involved, and this was what caused the delay. The company reduced the number of individuals to two and made them accountable for making the decisions. This facilitated the loan approval process and created happy customers.
Multiple modes of assessment are available in the market, but we never deluge or overload people with assessments. We utilize well-developed and established tools to ensure optimal outcomes
Instances of client success like this are a testament to Uni- Signal’s experience and dedication to providing clients with the best possible outcomes. Even during the trying times of the pandemic, it explored new avenues to stay connected with clients and maintain the same level of relationship.
“We moved from motivating people to inspiring people. It really ignites a fire within them to pursue their passions, exceed expectations, and achieve remarkable results,” says Stilwell.
Uni-Signal’s people-centric approach, combined with a focus on leadership development, has made it a trusted partner for businesses looking to adapt to the new normal. The company’s distinct approach to change management sets it apart from other consulting firms. Uni-Signal is poised to help companies thrive in a rapidly changing world, with a deep understanding of the importance of humanizing organizations.
