A new era for personality profiling
A new era for personality profiling We’ve probably all done some form of psychometric testing at some point, which may well have resulted on a vague summary of what you’re […]
A new era for personality profiling
We’ve probably all done some form of psychometric testing at some point, which may well have resulted on a vague summary of what you’re really like, shoehorned into one of a set of pre-defined types. While accuracy can vary, such profiling techniques do have their uses: employers can gain a clearer psychological picture of potential new recruits, and individuals can get an independent analysis of themselves.
But what to do with that information has always been a little bit unclear – how do you use it to play to your strengths to develop your skills, and ultimately your career, and how should you work on your distinct weaknesses? What does it tell you about the way you approach tasks and how can you should learn and develop yourself to succeed professionally?
Learning to learn
New thinking in the realm of personality profiling takes a more holistic view of not just defining specific types, but also traits, embracing the many contrasting attitudes we may have in different situations. Leading the way is Lumina’s “Spark” tool, which aims to break free from the world of dry, out-of-date psychometrics and stereotyping personality tests.
The tool is designed to aid personal development of individuals or teams at any level within an organisation, helping them to embrace their own diametrically opposed personality traits, enabling them to significantly improve their personal effectiveness and enhance performance, when it comes to both work and study.
It can also help anyone who has to deliver difficult messages to individuals and larger groups in a style that ensures the message is heard and understood, and assist individuals in motivating and engaging with team members to achieve more and build high performing teams.
For HR Professionals
As the tool grows in popularity, more and more HR professionals are seeing its benefits and want to learn how to use it themselves. Becoming a competent facilitator will enable them to confidently use the tool with their companies and clients, in order to more effectively engage staff.
It’s seen as a combination of the best bits of many existing theories and processes currently on the market, and will definitely be useful for those urged to bring something new to the table. Most importantly, it incorporates the latest “Big Five” research paradigm, and can also be viewed through the popular Jungian lens.
Finding out more
We’ll be running a course for HR professionals on this new tool over the coming months, so we strongly encourage advance booking due to high demand. Find out more about the courses here, or read more about the tool on the Lumina website.
