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psychometrics
psychometrics
Psychometrics have two key uses:
Recruitment
In a recruitment context they provide the hiring manager with additional information that could not be accurately assessed in an interview. The assessment tools typically fall into two categories, those that assess certain abilities and those that measure personality types and traits.
Having additional sources of information will help you to improve your recruitment decisions and make sure that you hire the right person. Making a bad hire is expensive and time consuming, so by investing at the decision making stage can be money well spent.
Development
Psychometrics can also be used to develop existing employees, giving them data that helps them to recognise their strengths and areas that they may want to develop. These tools can be used to develop individuals and teams.
If you would like to find out more about how psychometrics could help your business, get in touch.
myers-briggs type indicator (mbti)
this remains the most popular personality profile; great for individual and team development. it identifies 16 personality types and allows users to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others. an invaluable tool for managers, can be delivered in individual coaching or team development settings
occupational personality questionnaire (opq)
the questionnaire helps organisations understand how aspects of an individual’s behavioural style will affect his or her performance at work. this insight is delivered using a range of business-relevant reports that help organisations identify the best hires.
wave
wave professional style is used in selection, development, talent management, succession planning, leadership programs, coaching and career planning.
pearson-marr archetype indicator (pmai)
the pmai instrument is designed to help people better understand themselves and others by identifying the different, and sometimes contradictory, themes that shape their lives. each theme is named for its central character (or archetype). the indicator describes 12 key archetypes. this is a powerful tool when used in coaching.
