Innolect has a passion for Growing Leaders and Building Creative, High-Integrity Workplaces. We understand that communication and listening are key foundation elements for building “great places to work” and strong organizations/cultures.
LISTENING LEADERS. Innolect is the leader in offering the most current research, assessment tools and training in listening. Since the early 1980s, Innolect consultants (formerly SPECTRA Inc.) have been committed to developing and facilitating initiatives to improve and build effective listening capabilities.
Innolect founder and President, Kittie W. Watson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert in the field of communication and listening. Her co-developed assessment tools such as the WATSON-BARKER Listening Test, LISTEN UP!, The Listener Preference Profile, The Listener Styles Profile, and the Advocacy/Inquiry Skills Inventory are used internationally to enhance individual and team effectiveness. Her co-authored book Listen Up! has been published in seven languages and her latest co-authored book is 21 Days to Smarter Listening. She has been featured on ABC’s 20/20 as a listening expert and in publications including: American Medical News, Bottom-line Personal, Money, Glamour, and Home Office Computing. She is the former chair and professor of the Department of Communication at Tulane, and is listed as one of the top twenty-five most prolific women writers in communication. She has been named to the International Listening Association’s Hall of Fame, is a former President of the International Listening Association, and served on the Advisory Board for National Teacher Certification Examination for the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Innolect consultants are experienced in communication and listening skill development. Our goal is to guide leaders to be more successful through experiential learning programs, workshops and individual coaching. Our award-winning consultant team design and facilitate workshops for fortune 500 clients, government agencies, higher education and nonprofits. Innolect consultants have a breadth of experience and expertise. Our process includes matching the client’s needs with the expertise in our senior consultant group.