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Andria Corso

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Principal , C3-Corso Coaching & Consulting

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Andria Corso is a career and leadership development coach and Strategic HR consultant with areas of expertise in career and leadership development, talent and succession management, and executive coaching. She is currently the owner of C3-Corso Coaching & Consulting, an Executive ...

Andria Corso is a career and leadership development coach and Strategic HR consultant with areas of expertise in career and leadership development, talent and succession management, and executive coaching. She is currently the owner of C3-Corso Coaching & Consulting, an Executive Coaching & HR Consulting firm that specializes in working with clients to reach their highest potential. Andria has over 15 years of HR leadership experience insider Fortune 100 companies, including 11 years inside Lockheed Martin Corporation. Andria specifically works with clients on career transitions, career advancement & career development so they can reach their highest potential. She is the author of From Gatekeeper to Trusted Advisor: Success Strategies for Today's HR Professional.

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Feb. 1, 2012

Andria Corso and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

The First 90 Days: Making A New Job Work [1/31 @ 4 pm]

What are the biggest mistakes to avoid in the first 90 days?

Assuming that you know everything... yes, you are hired for your expertise but being new to a company means you have a lot to learn, especially about the culture and operations of your new organization. Not taking time to learn, listen and build relationships in ... more

Company Culture

Dec. 29, 2011

Andria Corso and 10 other people answered this question

What is a best practice in leadership development that you know of?

I think some of the best practices in leadership development are a combination of a number of things. A good starting point is some type of leadership assessment that based on competencies and skills required for success in leadership roles (so that leaders know where ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Leadership Development

Sept. 15, 2011

Andria Corso and 5 other people answered this question

What do you look for when interviewing a recent college graduate?

In addition to all the other items specified above, passion, curiosity and ambition.

Human Resources

Career Development

Aug. 11, 2011

Andria Corso and 2 other people answered this question

What's the difference between a 'job description' and a 'job ad'?

In addition to what was stated in the prior responses, I'd also add that the job ad should include a bit of information about the company and any other key information that will attract the type of talent that will be a good fit for ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

June 24, 2011

Andria Corso and 6 other people answered this question

Does HR have an image problem?

I agree with what all my colleagues said and I want to add in that HR can help their "image" problem by continually focusing on how their programs support business needs and initiatives. If they can demonstrate consistently to business leaders that the HR programs ... more

Human Resources

June 8, 2011

Andria Corso and 10 other people answered this question

What are your tips for giving constructive feedback?

I agree with what the others have said and have a few more tips to include about giving constructive feedback. It is best to give the feedback in a timely manner; that is, soon after you notice a pattern of performance that does not meet ... more

General Management

Human Resources

May 18, 2011

Andria Corso and 6 other people answered this question

What do you do to make sure your new hires hit the ground running and are positioned for success?

Set them up with a 60-90-day acclimation plan so they know exactly what to focus on in those first 2-3 months on the job. This plan should include things such as meeting with key stakeholders and team members, actions they can take to get to ... more

Human Resources

Learning & Development

Orientation & On-boarding

March 10, 2011

Andria Corso and 4 other people answered this question

What do you think of having employees give their own performance reviews?

I agree with most of what has been said in the prior responses. What I have seen work best is giving the employees an opportunity to assess their own performance without giving themselves a rating. So, allowing them to provide input on their results against ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Feb. 23, 2011

Andria Corso and 1 other person answered this question

What are the best ways to completely halt your career development?

First, I'd like to answer this question in the reverse and, that is, what can folks do to ensure they do NOT halt their career development? The first and foremost item is to perform to the expectations of your role (and even beyond those expectations) ... more

Human Resources

Career Advancement

Career Development

Jan. 31, 2011

Andria Corso and 1 other person answered this question

How can I discuss my career plan with my manager?

I would suggest focusing on your career goals and aspirations as opposed to what is wrong in your current job. Talk to your manager about your strengths and developmental opportunities as well as the experiences you think you need to develop and reach your career ... more

Human Resources

Career Advancement

Career Development

Jan. 27, 2011

Andria Corso and 1 other person answered this question

What are some of the unique issues that HR is going to have to face in 2011?

In addition to what Dave said, in order to retain the talent that you want to stay, HR will need to provide employees with flexibility to balance life and work as a top tactic to meet the challenge of attracting, retaining and rewarding the best ... more

Human Resources

Employee Conduct

Employee Morale

Jan. 27, 2011

Andria Corso and 4 other people answered this question

What do you think is better for your career success: working smart or working hard?

I'd have to agree with Dan on this. You want to definitely do both to be successful in your career! more

Human Resources

Career Advancement

Career Development

Jan. 12, 2011

Andria Corso and 2 other people answered this question

What are the most important questions to ask before accepting a job offer?

In addition to what Donna said (which are all really important pieces of information to gather), it's also good to ask a bit about the strategic direction and financial stability of the company. First, do some research on the financial stability of the company. Look ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Employment Process

Jan. 5, 2011

Andria Corso and 5 other people answered this question

What is the best way to leave a job shortly after being hired?

First, as others have stated, It's always best to be honest with yourself regarding why you want to take the new position and leave the one you just started. When you determine the reasons why, use that same honesty and candor with your employer. Ultimately ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Employee Relations

Dec. 21, 2010

Andria Corso answered this question

How do you negotiate a job offer when you feel like you deserve more?

I recently came across a great article written in Forbes in 2009 on this very topic. I think you should take a look at it as it provides some great advice on how to negotiate a salary. In addition, don't sell yourself short -- if ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Employment Process

Dec. 7, 2010

Andria Corso and 3 other people answered this question

What shifts do leaders have to make in order to effectively lead virtual teams?

Communication is key to leading virtual organizations! What I have seen work successfully for leading virtual teams are, first, regular teleconference calls or video-conferences so that the whole team establishes a consistent pattern of communication.
Next, it's important to get the team together, when possible, for ... more

General Management

Teamwork Effectiveness

Nov. 30, 2010

Andria Corso and 5 other people answered this question

What are some ways to retain your key people without increasing monetary rewards?

In addition to what my colleagues said, one key aspect of communication for retention is appreciation. Thanking employees and recognizing them for their good work with verbal acknowledgment goes a very long way. Acknowledging and recognizing an employee for a job well done is THE ... more

Human Resources

Talent Management

Talent Management Strategy

Talent Managers

Nov. 24, 2010

Andria Corso and 2 other people answered this question

What should I look for in a mentor?

I agree with Ray's response and once you define what you want to happen as a result of working with a mentor, seek out someone whom you trust and respect and who has experience in the areas where you are seeking guidance. more

Human Resources

Career Advancement

Career Counseling

Nov. 24, 2010

Andria Corso and 30 other people answered this question

Best Practices in Reducing Employee Turnover: What are your 3 tips for reducing employee turnover?

1. Have a career discussion with them.
2. Find out what their career goals and aspirations are and discuss how their goals fit in with company needs/objectives.
3. Work on a career development plan with them that focuses on development that is meaningful to them and the ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Employee Turnover

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