Introducing the Artisan Reference Profile
Learn about the rebranding of the Craftsman Reference Profile to Artisan, along with other inclusive changes coming to the PI platform.
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Promoting self-awareness and awareness of others
Expectations and norms can help, but it’s even more important for your team to practice awareness. When an individual understands who they are at work and understands who others are like around them, they get a clearer picture of how to interact with one another. Think of someone who doesn’t show up to a meeting…
Creating standard communication guidelines
Now that we have some basic expectations set, it’s time to focus on how we actually communicate with each other. Not everyone communicates the same way. As a result, it’s important to set ground rules on the words and methods we use to communicate. The norms we describe below should not be set by one…
Setting clear expectations for your team
Why is your team important to your business? What does your team do every day? If your team can’t answer those questions, it might indicate communication issues. Setting clear expectations is important to make sure that regardless of personal differences, each member can agree about their goals. Create S.M.A.R.T. goals Just like your organization has…
Why is effective team communication important?
We’ve all had that one person at work we didn’t agree with. That disagreement is okay—even beneficial. People are unique. When they express their different perspectives, there’s always a risk of conflict. The problem is when this leads to unhealthy conflict. When people on a team stop communicating effectively, projects get derailed. Even when people get…
Promoting Fair and Responsible Use: Adverse Impact & Bias
Assessments, such as those utilized through PI Hire, can help hiring managers gather more information about job candidates than they would with a simple interview process. But with great power comes great responsibility. It’s critical to use assessments in an equitable and responsible manner. Your aim is to ensure useful results with minimal unintended side…
What is the Behavioral Target?
Every individual is wired differently. Their behavioral makeup dictates how they approach and respond to situations in the workplace. And the more insight you have into those behaviors, the better equipped you are as a colleague, team, or organization to understand your people – and put them in positions where they will thrive. Let’s explore…
PI Diagnose: The importance of user anonymity and data confidentiality
PI Diagnose is designed to ensure your voice is being heard within your organization, so you can enjoy a better employee experience. When you share candid feedback with your manager, you give them the ability to act on that data and create the change you seek. This is only possible when you’re open and honest—and…
Team Discovery overview
Here you’ll find more information about the basics of PI Design’s Team Discovery™ tool and how this tool can be so impactful for you and your team. Team Discovery walkthrough Reference Profiles You might be wondering, “how does the Behavioral Assessment tie into Team Discovery?” and that’s a valid question. The Behavioral Assessment is the…
The Science Behind Diagnose
The PI Employee Experience Survey supports PI clients by measuring employee engagement and the effectiveness of the clients’ talent strategies. The PI Employee Experience survey is a theory-based, self-report measure of employee engagement and serves as the foundation of the PI Diagnose solution. The survey has been researched and refined extensively and exclusively for use…
Reliability and Validity of the PI Cognitive Assessment
The PI Cognitive Assessment was developed in 2010 in response to client demand for a short cognitive ability assessment which could provide a valid predictor for job performance. The development work was conducted in accordance with Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures (SIOP, 2003), and the Standards for Educational and Psychological…
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Talent Optimization Certification
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) How it works Note: We offer two certifications based on role: the Talent Optimization Leader Certification and the Talent Optimization Consultant Certification. On the next page, you’ll self-select your role so we can customize your certification experience.