Nikki Broderick

Cheerleader
DISC Type : Is

Business Development Director, HR at Korn Ferry

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Nikki is a Business Development Director at Korn Ferry with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. Holding an M. A. from the University of Minnesota and an SPHR certification, she connects leaders with interim HR talent. Colleagues describe her as "ridiculously efficient" and an "amazing partner. "

Nikki is deeply engaged in her community, serving on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts River Valleys and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. She is also an active member of the MN Pride Rotary and a past president of a University of Minnesota alumni association.

Unique fact: She has helped over 120 organizations across multiple industries with their HR technology needs, from vendor selection to implementation.

Personality Overview

Considerate

Vocal & Expressive

Listener

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Interim HR Talent
Her core professional focus is matching consultants' skills and expertise to clients' interim HR needs for specific projects or roles.
Youth Mentorship
Demonstrates a strong commitment to youth development through her board role with Girl Scouts and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Community Leadership
Actively serves her community through multiple channels, including board membership, Rotary club involvement, and alumni association leadership.

Media Appearances

Nikki has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Business Development Director, HR at Korn Ferry
6-2023 - 11-2023
Director of Business Development at Salo, a Korn Ferry company
7-2016 - 6-2023
HR Solutions Manager at Salo, a Korn Ferry company
4-2012 - 7-2016
Global HR Operations Manager at St. Jude Medical
3-2012
Talent & Performance Management at Best Buy

Education

Education details unavailable from UMN Carlson School of Management
Education details unavailable from The George Washington University

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Exp : 13 Location : Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Business Development Director, HR at Korn Ferry
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Insights For Selling To Nikki

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nikki is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nikki

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nikki move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Nikki take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Nikki

Personality Compatibility


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