At Zircon, we believe a positive environment is a more successful one but we all know that it is not easy to stay positive all of the time. This blog summarises three simple things that we can all do to help to overcome negativity in the workplace. » Read more: Three Steps to Overcoming your Negativity Bias
Zircon has recently been talking to clients about the relevance of the Locus of Control theory in talent management. This is a personality theory, referring to the extent to which individuals believe that they can control events that affect them. The concept was developed by Julian B. Rotter in 1954, and has since become an important aspect of personality studies. One’s “locus” (Latin for “place” or “location”) can either be internal (meaning the person believes that they control their life) or external (meaning they believe that their environment, some higher power, or other people control their decisions and their life). » Read more: Is the Locus of Control Theory valid in Talent Management?
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
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”
In the beautifully decorated Soho Hotel, three out of the four Zircon directors, Julie, Sarah and Amanda, and a collection of Zircon Business Managers and Associates and myself, the work experience student embarked on a two hour workshop on Profile:Match. Greeted with little pastries, a selection of teas and a pack full of Profile:Match information – we were ready for Geoff Trickey, the Managing Director and Becky Playfoot of Psychology Consultancy Limited to being their two hour enlightenment on the ins and outs of Profile:Match. » Read more: Zircon are Profile:Match Trained
Would you like to join us at the Profile: Match Level B Personality Questionnaire Accreditation?
22nd SEPTEMBER 2010 – London
The workshop will run from 10am to 12pm
29th SEPTEMBER 2010 – Birmingham
The workshop will run from 10am to 12pm
PROFILE:MATCH®
PROFILE:MATCH® is a unique, simple to use online system that addresses assessment and development needs of the full employment cycle – from initial applicant screening through to managerial and leadership development. It maps personality on to competencies, giving you a measure of how well a candidate’s personality fits with the competency requirements of the role. Reports are delivered immediately to your inbox in 2 easy steps: » Read more: PROFILE: MATCH® WORKSHOP
A group of Zircon Directors, Business Managers and Associates took part in a COAST training day run by Alan and Donna of Criterion Partnership in July 2010. The training took the form of a relaxed, but informative, day in a funky hotel in sunny Brighton. » Read more: COAST: A Flexible Approach to Personality Assessment
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