FAQ
What is ADVISA known for?
We are passionate about helping organizations create places where people love to work. And we do that through a special process we’ve developed over the course of almost four decades of working with leaders and transforming work cultures. When you put that in motion, it has a direct impact on the success of the business.
We love what we do, and we believe it’s noble work. It helps people. It helps organizations. And it helps communities.
For many of our clients, when they pursue new career opportunities and change organizations, they bring us along with them in their new role. It’s our favorite and most flattering compliment. A close second is the fact that ADVISA is consistently named to Best Places to Work in Indiana.
Becoming a sustainably loved workplace doesn’t just happen. It takes strategic alignment and a smart plan to get you there. We practice it ourselves, and we’d be thrilled to help your organization, too. What’s your biggest pain point? Recruiting? Productivity? Turnover? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a free consultation.
What exactly does ADVISA do?
ADVISA’s proven process creates a culture that directly supports your business goals. And the most effective way to transform your culture is through leader effectiveness.
Think of the ADVISA process as a roadmap to your desired state, informed by data throughout:
- First, we assess where you are today – your current state.
- Next, we help you get clear on where you need to be – your aspirational culture.
- Then, we map the behaviors and capabilities that will get you there.
It’s a journey, not an event. We get in the trenches putting our process to work.
How long has ADVISA been in business?
We hung our shingle back in 1986. Since that time, A LOT has changed.
Originally known as “the PI people,” ADVISA has transformed over the years to create an effective process to help companies become the workplace they want to be. Now, the Predictive Index® is just one tool in our toolkit to get you there.
- From: Aren’t you the Predictive Index people?
- To: We’re the leadership effectiveness company that helps build cultures where people love to work.
At ADVISA, we love a good from/to. If you enjoy a good backstory, click here.
Who are ADVISA’s customers?
- CEOs – Our process of workplace culture transformation solves for many organizational pain points. The right culture reduces turnover while boosting productivity. And all of that directly impacts the bottom line. What CEO doesn’t want that?
- HR Leaders – Similar to the CEO, the head of HR has broad, systemic problems to solve. Specifically relating to people, the lifeblood of any business. A hefty portion of our client base and raving fans are HR Leaders. If you’re an HR Leader, we’d love to make you look like a hero at your organization.
- Leaders of teams – These are the change-makers in any organization. The most effective way to transform your culture is through leader effectiveness.
Where are you located?
Our offices and training facilities are located in Carmel, Indiana – just north of Indianapolis in the charming Carmel Arts & Design District.
The Carmel Arts & Design District is a pedestrian-friendly destination, offering a wonderful range of restaurants and shops, all a quick walk away from our doorstep. You can explore a lot in just a lunch break.
Where is the training held?
We offer many open-cohort opportunities, which means anyone is welcome to sign up and join. Depending on the program, these are offered virtually or in person.
In-person cohorts are held at our beautiful training facility in Carmel, Indiana. We are also happy to facilitate closed cohorts at your location. Or, you can join select programs virtually from literally anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
Do you offer training for new (or soon-to-be) leaders?
Yes! Our appropriately named Emerging Leader Series is designed specifically for the unique needs of new leaders and high performers who aspire to leadership soon. This program helps participants make the shift from being individual contributors to focusing on helping others to achieve greater results.
Do you have training for front-line, more experienced managers?
Yes! Through our Leadership Fundamentals program, participants get new clarity into the specific mindsets and behaviors that go into creating a truly effective work environment. The impact these graduates have on their organizations cannot be understated.
What about highly experienced leaders, like executives at the C-suite level?
Absolutely! In fact, one of our core beliefs is “activation from above.” So we offer open cohorts of the ADVISA Leadership Academy to leaders of leaders – the organization’s culture leaders. Some of our most impactful work is done directly with those who find themselves at the top.
What about individual leadership coaching?
Yes! Gosh, you ask great questions. Our Leadership Coaching practice is an invaluable resource to leaders of all experience levels throughout Greater Indianapolis and abroad. We offer coaching for culture leaders (executives), people leaders (managers of teams), and even emerging leaders (high-potential individual contributors). You can learn more here, and be sure to schedule a consultation. You’re going to love it.
Do you offer “closed” cohorts, where all participants are from the same organization?
Now you’re talking. While we dearly love our open cohorts and the far-reaching effects of having those participants positively impact many different organizations, closed cohorts have a compounding effect for a single organization.
Remember that “special process” we alluded to in Question #1? Closed cohorts play a critical role in our ability to deliver on that process. It works like this:
- We start with a strategy phase where we work with your executive team to diagnose your organization’s current cultural state, then define what your ideal state looks like.
- Next, we design the methodology to make that ideal state a reality. This is where we use all the right tools at our disposal in a very intentional, purposeful mix. This typically includes closed-cohort leadership training. It can also include purposeful assessments, coaching and more. Each solution is customized to support that particular organization’s specific goals.
- Then, we put our people to work, facilitating all of these great measures for your organization. You even receive reports about their impact.
After your organization has gone through our process and you inevitably grow and hire new people, we can create new closed-cohort trainings for you.
How far will your facilitators travel?
Our offices are located in Carmel, just north of Indianapolis, in Hamilton County, Indiana. Our neighboring cities are Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, the Northern Towns, Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero and Sheridan. We also regularly facilitate strategy and leadership development sessions throughout the state of Indiana as well as in Michigan and Ohio.
Don’t see your location on the list? We arrange custom, closed sessions at locations throughout much of the Midwestern United States. Just shoot us a quick note and tell us where you’re located.
How do you know it works?
98% of participants agree that they are more effective leaders after ADVISA training.
But, if you love to go deep into metrics like we do, the short answer is this: Data. Our strategic, data-driven approach includes pre and post measurement to show real impact and ROI.
“Wished I would have had this training a long time ago.”
Leadership Academy 2024 Participant