As stated yesterday in the ‘Independent’ the largest single study into human cognition found that the notion that intelligence can be measured by IQ tests alone is a ‘fallacy’. The research by Highfield and Owen suggests that IQ tests fail to take into account the complex nature of human intellect and its different components. » Read more: Are IQ tests ‘fundamentally flawed’?
According to Geoff Trickey, Managing Director of PCL Ltd, current affairs and history demonstrate both bright and dark sides to personality. The bright sides are the “polished, social aspects” of our performance, the dark sides are the “raw social performance” that under pressure can be over used and over relied upon. » Read more: The 11 Aspects of Leadership Failure – “The Dark Sides of Personality”
At Zircon we believe that in order for organisations to be truly successful, it is important to have a clear and consistent recruitment strategy, which links strongly to the organisations future vision, values and global competencies. However achieving this, particularly in large and complex organisations, is not an easy feat. A good place to start is by identifying, reviewing and auditing the assessment tools and processes currently being used across the organisation. » Read more: Auditing Assessment Processes
Dr Amanda Potter arranged for some of the Zircon team to join Heidrick and Struggles on Wednesday 23rd November for Strengthscope Accreditation Training. The training took place at Heidrick & Struggles offices where 15 delegates received training from James Brook (Strengths Partnership). » Read more: Zircon are using the Strengthscope Tool for Assessment and Development
At Zircon, we strive to help organisations during times when they need to put their best foot forward. With the use of assessment tools and coaching, we develop strategies that enable businesses to work more effectively, run more smoothly and enable employees to be more efficient. » Read more: How Can Assessment Tools be Used in Redeployment or Redundancy Settings?
At Zircon we believe that understanding personality is vital to assessing and developing Talent and we use a number of personality questionnaires in order to achieve this. In a recent blog (“Zircon are bringing in a Strengths Tool to complement our Talent Model”) we reviewed how the personality psychometrics we use at Zircon fit with our model of Talent. One tool we considered was the HDS, which focuses primarily upon ‘dark sides’ that occur as a result of overused strengths. » Read more: Changes to the HDS Scale Names
On Wednesday 5th October Zircon Consultants Sarah Linton, Melissa Tyson and Ruth Sweetman attended the Saville Talent Development Day at Twickenham Stadium. The day was opened by Gabrielle Parry, Regional Director at Saville Consulting, followed by a morning of workshops. » Read more: Zircon at the Saville Talent Development Day
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is one’s ability to recognise our own and others emotions, to understand what they are telling us and to realise how our own emotions may affect others. Having a high EQ enables us to have a greater understanding of ourselves and others, allowing us to manage our relationships more effectively. As a result, high EQ is associated with occupational success, resistance to stress and greater resilience and optimism. » Read more: Can Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Be Developed?
Zircon uses a range of assessment exercises and psychometric tools, to measure the five key areas of performance and potential identified in our Talent Model namely;
• Personal Values,
• Motivators,
• Cognitive Skills,
• Intrapersonal skills,
• Interpersonal skills.
However, we are always looking for new tools which add value when we are assessing talented individuals. The introduction of Strengthscope is therefore an example of us offering a method of measuring ones strengths which is complimentary to the other tools we use. » Read more: Zircon are bringing in a Strengths Tool to compliment our Talent Model
How valid are the use of Psychometric Personality Questionnaires for Assessment and Development?
Within Zircon, our Chartered Occupational Psychologists propose that while psychometric questionnaires have the least validity for predicting individual performance and potential, compared to other methods such as Competency interviews, Case Studies, Presentations or Role plays they still have some utility. » Read more: Commercial Benefits of Personality Questionnaires for Assessment & Development
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