Do you know what is driving the deep-freeze behaviour between two members of your team? And why aren’t the tech folks coming up with the innovative new stuff they promised?

Human behaviour can be a mystery, and yet there are ways we can gain some insight into all of these situations. Certain assessments can help us to clarify a person’s motives; others can help them understand the effect of their actions on others, and still others will assist you to choose the best fit for your firm from among various candidates. Legal and ethical considerations are also a factor in choosing the best tool.

Today’s choice of assessment instruments is so wide and deep, that it is easy to feel frozen in the headlights; misread the conditions, and so make a less than effective choice. For instance, even with a good attitude and diligent effort, if a person’s learning style, workplace behaviours and/or interests do not match well the characteristics needed to be successful on the job, neither the individual nor your organization will benefit from the endeavour. In fact, a mismatch between the person and position often results in high turn-over, sub-standard performance, and worker disengagement. An appropriate job fit is essential for high achievement.

Carol J. Sutton Cert.ConRes. uses the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument© in her work, and is a Certified Trainer of the Strength Deployment Inventory©, TTI© Behaviours and Motivational Values Preference Indicator (DISC), and Profile® XT, Profiles Sales Assessments™, Profiles Managerial Fit™ and Profiles 360°® assessments. More information

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