Beyond the "Workshop" Illusion

6 Types of Working Genius | Next Level Human Capital

You don’t need more employees. You need to unlock the capacity of the team you already have. Discover how the Working Genius framework aligns your people, stops the burnout, and builds leaders who can actually run the business.

Most executives at the 50-employee mark have been sold the "Workshop Illusion"—the idea that a half-day session and a team map will solve structural friction.

In reality, these sessions provide awareness without installation, leaving your organization with new language but the same old bottlenecks.

The "Systemic Genius" Method

When you partner with Tim, you aren't just learning your team's types; you are professionalizing your entire human capital asset.

Stop the "Promotion Guessing Tax"

Most growing companies promote their best producers and inadvertently create their worst managers. Tim pairs Working Genius with Criteria behavioral data to identify if a candidate's natural genius matches the high-stakes leadership demands of a role before the transition is made.

Architectural Depth Mapping

Traditional succession planning is a guessing game. Tim utilizes Organizational Depth Architecture to identify your first-string leaders and immediate skill gaps. This provides a clear, data-driven visual of who is ready for the next level and where your talent bench is currently thin.

Friction-Free Execution

Friction is usually a structural mismatch, not a personality conflict. Tim facilitates the "Cultural Installation" of Working Genius so it becomes your team's operational vocabulary. Teams stop blaming each other and start requesting specific genius types to resolve bottlenecks before they impact revenue.

Elite Infrastructure Without the Overhead

Organizations of 50+ employees typically lack the budget to independently license Criteria, isolved®, and Working Genius certification. Tim provides access to this unified Fortune 500-level people engine on a boutique, as-needed basis.

Most HR consultants give your team awareness. Tim Schumer installs it as the Intelligence Layer of your entire people system—connected to how you hire, how you develop leaders, and how your technology reinforces excellence.

Don't know where to begin? Call Tim.

Why Organizations Choose Tim

In a crowded HR and leadership space, credibility matters.

Tim is not a theorist.
He is an
operator.

Veteran-Tested Perspective

Tim’s leadership foundation was forged under real pressure — first in the military, then inside complex corporate environments.

He Understands:

  • Decision-making when stakes are high

  • Leadership under scrutiny

  • Accountability that isn’t optional

  • Structure that holds when pressure increases

Tim Schumer  | Founder of Next Level Human Capital

This perspective shapes every engagement.

Define the Right Path Forward...

If there’s alignment, we’ll outline what engagement would look like. If not, we’ll point you in the right direction.

No pitch.
No pressure.
Just clarity.

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

Phone: (314) 886-8516

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is an in-person consultation free?

Yes. Whether virtual or in-person, our initial consultation is free.

Can you train our managers on specific topics like interviewing?

Absolutely. You can choose only the topics you need—no bundled purchase required.

Do you provide legal advice on employment matters?

We do not offer legal advice, but we can guide you on HR best practices and compliance frameworks.

Can training programs be customized for our organization?

Yes. All training sessions are built around your team’s unique needs, culture, and goals.

How much do your services cost?

Pricing depends on the scope, duration, and type of service. Contact us for a custom quote.

ADVANCING YOUR TEAM TO

THE NEXT LEVEL

Phone:

(314) 886-8516

© 2026 by Next Level Human Capital

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