AssessmentsAssessments provide insight and perspective that we often cant see on our own. They increase an individual's understanding of themselves and others which enhances self awareness, improves communication and helps minimize conflict. Assessments are beneficial in identifying the underlying causes of conflict and frustration. Assessments available through Talent Development Solutions include:Career AnchorsCareer Anchors is a self-assessment that can help individuals explore their values and how they relate to career choices. Once a person identifies their career anchors, they can better examine career choices and make decisions that are consistent with their true values. (Edgar H. Schein)Change Style IndicatorThe Change Style Indicator is a self-assessment instrument designed to measure one's preferred style in approaching change and dealing with situations that involve change. It helps individuals increase flexibility and effectiveness in their response to change while providing a better understanding of how others respond to change. (Discovery Learning)The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamComprised of 38 questions, this team assessment is a web-based product that evaluates a team against the five challenges described by Patick Lencioni in his bestselling book, The Five Dysfunctions of Team (Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, Avoidance of Accountability and Inattention to Results). The assessment will yield a detailed report of a team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as specific recommendations for overcoming potential team challenges. (The Table Group)Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior TM (FIRO-B)FIRO-B is a self-assessment instrument that helps individuals and teams look at interpersonal needs. This short assessment tool gathers critical insights into how an individual's needs for inclusion, control, and affection can shape his or her interactions with others. This assessment is ideal for use in one-on-one coaching, small groups, teams, and interpersonal communication. (Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.)Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)The world's leading self-assessment is designed to help people understand their natural preferences, strengths and temperaments. The MBTI is a practical tool for understanding differences between others and helps individuals with lifetime personal and professional development. This tool will allow individuals to explore: how they focus their attention, how they take in information, how they make decisions, and how they deal with the outer world. (Katherine C. Briggs/Isabel Briggs Myers/Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.)MBTI -Step II (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Step II)MBTI-Step II is an extension of the MBTI process. It adds 20 sub-scales to MBTI, and provides additional depth and dimension to the process of understanding an individual's personality. This tool offers great insight for individuals and teams alike. (Katherine C. Briggs/Isabel Briggs Myers/Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.)Personal Coaching Styles Inventory (PCSI)PCSI is a tool to help facilitate understanding of communication styles and assess communication style preferences. Using four styles (Director, Presenter, Mediator, Strategist), PCSI guides you in determining the most effective ways to give and receive communication and feedback. (Corporate Coach U International) (CCUI)SOCIAL STYLE Self AssessmentThe SOCIAL STYLE Self-Perception Questionnaire assesses how one views his/her behavior in various situations. SOCIAL STYLE is determined by gauging a person on two dimensions of human behavior: Assertiveness and Responsiveness. The Versatility Self-Perception Questionnaire assesses how well you feel you work with others and how your behaviors affect others. The assessment is useful for individuals and teams. (Tracom)SOCIAL STYLE Multi-Rater AssessmentThe SOCIAL STYLE Multi-Rater Profile provides the fullest understanding of a persons SOCIAL STYLE and Versatility from the perspective of selected others. The assessment results provide participants with a personalized SOCIAL STYLE narrative. In addition, it provides an interpretation of one's strengths and weaknesses of his/her own style and specific recommendations for working effectively with other style groups. (Tracom)Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI)The SDI is a self-scoring assessment tool. It measures an individual's Motivational Value System both when things are going well and when the person faces conflict or opposition. Whereas many other tools measure behavior, the SDI goes beyond behavior into the motivations and values that underlie those behaviors. The applications of the SDI are many, including building awareness of self and others, Leadership Development, Team Building, and Conflict Management.(Personal Strengths Publishing)Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument is designed to help leaders understand how five different conflict-handling modes or styles affect personal and group dynamics and to learn how to select the most appropriate style for a given situation.(Kenneth W. Thomas/Ralph H. Kilmann/Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc.)BenchmarksBenchmarks is a 360oassessment tool for experienced managers. It assesses 16 skills and perspectives that are critical to successful management including Meeting Job Challenges, Leading People, Respecting Self and Others, and Potential for Derailment. This tool is particularly useful for providing feedback in a coaching relationship.(Center for Creative Leadership)Denison Organizational Culture SurveyThe Denison Organizational Culture Survey is used to identify the relationship of various cultural traits to tangible bottom line business performance measures. The survey uses four cultural traits (Involvement, Consistency, Adaptability, and Mission) that have been shown to have a significant impact on organizational performance as measured by Return on Assets, Return on Investment, Market Share, Sales Growth, Quality, Innovation and Employee Satisfaction. This assessment is typically used by whole organizations or departments in order to generate group data. (Discovery Learning Inc.)Executive DimensionsThe challenges faced by executives at the top levels in an organization can differ a great deal from those at the middle management level. Executive Dimensions is a 360oassessment designed to address the specific leadership issues of presidents, CEOs, COOs, and executive and senior vice presidents. (Center for Creative Leadership)SKILLSCOPESKILLSCOPEis straightforward 360ofeedback tool that assesses 15 key job-related skills essential for managerial success. It can be used equally well for manager and supervisors. Available in multiple languages, it can be integrated into coaching as well as classroom training. (Center for Creative Leadership)360 BY DESIGN360 BY DESIGNis a 360ofeedback assessment tool that provides customizable options to address specific leadership needs and features scientifically developed competencies. Use 360 By Design as part of a leadership development program, or to establish a leadership competency model. (Center for Creative Leadership)Activity Vector Analysis (AVA)The AVA is a self-assessment designed to measure the probable behavior of an individual. It is a behavioral assessment system for managers making decisions for hiring, succession planning, team-building, transfers, promotions and career direction. (Walter V. Clarke Associates, Inc.)The Leadership CircleThe Leadership Circle Profile (TLCP) is a true breakthrough among 360 degree profiles. It is the first to connect a well-researched battery of competencies with the underlying and motivating habits of thought. It reveals the relationship between patterns of action and internal assumptions that drive behavior. Ultimately, TLCP goes to the source of behavior to get greater leverage on change. Furthermore, unlike most profiles that take hours to interpret, TLCP is the only instrument that measure two primary leadership domains Creative Competencies and Reactive Tendencies and integrates this information so that key opportunities for development immediately rise to the surface. (The Leadership Circle)