Released on = November 8, 2006, 12:30 pm

Press Release Author = Birkman International

Industry = Human Resources

Press Release Summary = Birkman International introduces its new Coaching Report
that helps coaches and human resource (HR) professionals assess a complete range of
social behaviors, including working within teams, ideal work environment and
managing change—in addition to providing managers, executives and HR professionals a
comprehensive assessment for self-management and development.

Press Release Body = HOUSTON–November 8, 2006—Birkman International introduces its
new Coaching Report that helps coaches and human resource (HR) professionals assess
a complete range of social behaviors, including working within teams, ideal work
environment and managing change—in addition to providing managers, executives and HR
professionals a comprehensive assessment for self-management and development. For a
limited time, Birkman International is offering the Coaching Report online at no
charge to HR professionals and qualified managers and executives. Normally, the
charge is $49.99 for the report.

The Coaching Report is designed to increase personal and professional
self-awareness, describe specific tendencies relative to important interpersonal and
task-related activities, pinpoint areas that may be current or future liabilities
and help develop specific coaching goals.

\"Our Executive Coaching Report is based on our extremely in-depth behavioral test
results,\" said Sharon Birkman Fink, CEO of Birkman International. \"However, it does
not require any special knowledge of our scales and measurements and puts our
high-powered analysis in straightforward terms for individual growth and
development.\"

Based on the internationally-acclaimed Birkman Method®, the new Executive Coaching
Report is an effective and efficient way to accelerate the movement towards
self-awareness, self-management and personal development, which are the goals of
most coaching assignments. The document is delivered to both the coach and the
trainee. In simple, actionable terms, it assesses a complete range of social
behaviors, including working within teams, ideal work environment and managing
change—in addition to outlining potential conflicts and areas to explore.

This leadership development tool based on the Birkman Method® was designed and
developed in collaboration with Dr. Rob Hicks, director of the Executive and
Professional Coaching Program at the University of Texas at Dallas School of
Management and Birkman-certified professional.

\"We are giving individuals direct access to the shaping of their own future, in a
language they can make actionable and understand,\" Fink said. \"No other assessment
method goes as in-depth as The Birkman Method into the relationship between
personality and performance, and we look forward to helping many more people get in
touch with their hidden needs, strengths and stressors.\"

For a limited time, Birkman International is offering the Coaching Report online at
no charge to HR professionals and individual executives. Normally, the charge is
$49.99 for the report. To access the Executive Coaching Report, go to
http://www.starrtincup.com/birkman/CFR/signup.asp?refer

Web Site = http://www.birkman.com

Contact Details = David Hisbrook
hisbrook@starrtincup.com
817.204.0389