Introduction

Psychometric Testing and Behavioural Analysis

Attracting and retaining the right talent at the right time is critical to achieving business success. With psychometrics, talent acquisition teams can be smarter about uncovering candidate experiences and preferences, as well as the keys that will help them thrive and prosper as employees.

Psychometric testing tells us who we are from a critical-thinking, creative and empathetic perspective — and these are the essential foundations to build teams that can tackle the challenges that face us in the future of work.

It’s important to keep in mind that answers to these tests aren’t right or wrong; rather, they illustrate the natural tendencies of a person — and that allows management to understand how to best interact, motivate and inspire an employee.

Participants will gain a deep understanding of various psychometric tests, learn how to conduct them effectively, and explore the purpose and benefits of using these tests in talent acquisition, employee development, and team management.

Key Benefits:

• Improved talent selection: be better equipped to assess candidates’ suitability for specific roles.
• Enhanced employee development: Understanding individual traits will aid in creating personalized development plans.
• Strengthened team dynamics: to form cohesive teams based on complementary traits and skills.
• Reduced bias in decision-making: Implementing objective psychometric tests can minimize unconscious biases.
• Increased organizational performan ce: Utilizing behavioral analysis leads to a more productive and motivated workforce.

Course Objective

1. Understand the fundamentals of psychometric testing and behavioral analysis.
2. Identify suitable psychometric tests for different HR scenarios.
3. Learn best practices for conducting psychometric tests in an unbiased manner.
4. Interpret test results and understand their implications for talent management.
5. Explore the benefits of psychometric testing in talent acquisition, employee development, and team dynamics.

Course Content

Introduction to Psychometric Testing

• Understanding psychological constructs and traits.

Common Psychometric Tests

• Personality assessments
• Cognitive ability tests.
• Emotional intelligence assessments.
• Values and motivation assessments.

Choosing the Right Test

• Factors to consider when selecting psychometric tests.
• Aligning tests with organizational needs and goals.

Conducting Psychometric Tests

• Administering tests: online platforms vs. paper-based tests.
• Ensuring a fair and bias-free testing process.
• Addressing candidate concerns and questions.

DiSC Assessment – Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.

1. Administering the DiSC Assessment
   • Choosing the appropriate DiSC assessment tool or instrument.
2. Conducting the DiSC Assessment
3. Interpreting DiSC Profiles
   • Understanding DiSC profile reports and their components.
   • Analyzing the results: identifying dominant and less prominent behavioral styles.
   • Discussing the implications of various DiSC combinations.
4. Integrating DiSC Results into Talent Management

Interpreting Test Results

• Understanding test scores and their meaning.
• Integrating test results with other assessment methods.

Behavioral Analysis

• Using behavioral analysis for employee development and team dynamics.

Application of Psychometric Testing in Talent Acquisition

• Assessing job fit and candidate suitability.
• Reducing hiring bias and improving selection accuracy.

Employee Development and Training

• Identifying individual development needs.
• Tailoring training programs based on assessment results.

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