In this episode of VISCONTI Talks, Gil Orfila Speaks with Philippe Van der Wal, CEO of TMA, and Hubert Reynier, Founding President of VISCONTI Partners.

Together, they analyze the major transformations in leadership and share concrete approaches to effectively support leaders in their current challenges.

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Who is Philippe Van der Wal?

Philippe Van der Wal is the CEO of TMA France (Talent Management Analysis), an internationally recognized method for 25 years, present in more than 21 countries. TMA is based on positive psychology and aims to precisely identify human talent and potential.

Who is Hubert Reynier?

Hubert Reynier is the founding President of VISCONTI Partners, a company that supports leaders, executive committees, and boards to improve their performance. Its mission is threefold: to increase the skills of leaders, enhance the value of their companies, and promote their personal development.

Who is Gil Orfila?

Gil Orfila, a former executive who became a Partner at VISCONTI Partners, has been supporting executives in office for seven years

Why this interview?

This interview takes place as part of the launch by VISCONTI Partners of the Assessment Center, based on the TMA method.

Philippe Van der Wal and Hubert Reynier have been collaborating for several years on the support of leaders.

Together, they conducted an in-depth quantitative study to understand the talents and needs of leaders, revealing observations that are sometimes surprising and useful for deconstructing certain preconceived ideas.

The purpose of this meeting is to detail the practical use of TMA and to present the new offers of VISCONTI Partners.

What are the main factors in the evolution of leadership in recent years?

Leadership has evolved from an authoritarian model to a more adaptive and contextual approach. This transformation requires leaders to have a thorough understanding of themselves and their teams.

Leadership styles differ across sectors and industries, and today, the expected model is more service-oriented and inspirational. The new generations are encouraging this transition, rejecting an “Old School” management style.

How does the TMA method work and what is its impact?

The TMA method, based on positive psychology, analyzes talents at the individual and collective levels.

It is particularly useful in the context of recruitment, internal development or during major changes (mergers and acquisitions).

VISCONTI Partners uses the TMA tool to generate a detailed report on leaders, thus making it possible to visualize the needs and the necessary adjustments within the Executive Committees or Boards.

This approach also makes it possible to effectively anticipate and prepare for organizational changes, based on a detailed analysis of soft skills and behavioral competencies.

A concrete example of using TMA?

Philippe and Hubert share concrete experience with a leader taking up a position on an international board.

This leader, initially focused on control and processes, experienced a major realization during a TMA assessment day. This support allowed him to better understand his own leadership, to actively seek feedback and to become more involved in his success.

What offers does VISCONTI Partners put in place from TMA?

VISCONTI Partners offers three TMA diagnostic formulas, progressive and adapted to the needs of CEOs, according to their level of maturity or their current challenges:

1. Good — Become aware of your talents and initiate your development

• In-depth diagnosis of natural talents and drivers of motivation
• Using the TMA tool
• Detailed Talent Report (18 pages)
• Individual debriefing with a VISCONTI Partner

Ideal for: start to become aware of one's leadership style and lay the foundations for a personal development plan.

2. Better — Measuring the match between talents and key competencies

• Diagnosis of natural talents and motivational drivers
• Using the TMA tool
• Detailed Talent Report (18 pages)
• Talent x Skills Passport (10 pages)
• Full TMA + Talents x Skills debrief with a VISCONTI Partner

Ideal for: better understand your professional positioning, measure the differences between your behavioral skills and the requirements of your role, and build a targeted action plan.

3. Best — Challenging your vision and leadership roadmap

• Complete diagnosis of natural talents and motivations
• Talent Report (18 pages) + Talent x Skills Passport (10 pages)
• In-depth 360° feedback
• Immersive one-day session led by two VISCONTI Partners
• Tailor-made case studies
• Strategic review of the executive's roadmap
• Cross-briefs with personalized coaching

Ideal for: take a step back from your leadership, align your talents with the strategic challenges of your company and challenge your short and medium term roadmap.

These offers are not intended to “test” but to enhance the potential of managers in relation to their cultural and organizational environment.

They are particularly adapted to the needs of Boards, Boards of Directors and family businesses facing generational or strategic transitions.