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Dysfunctional teams can cripple an organization. To prevent dysfunction in teams, you need an understanding of the “where” and the “why,” in addition to the more obvious “who.”
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
Learn how to conduct a successful one-one-one interview, ask strong interview questions, and find the right behavioral traits for the role.
Andrew Barks · 8 min read
How do you use strategic interview questions to make better hires? Adjust your questions based on the role and the candidate, to get them speaking critically—and going off-script.
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
You know certain behaviors will thrive in an open position. How do you attract the right people? Go by Reference Profile, and advertise accordingly.
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
Here at PI we’re trying to walk the walk, applying our stated mission of Better Work, Better World to conversations around self care and mental health.
Andrew Barks · 10 min read
As you consider Culture Index, it’s prudent to compare it with other platforms, so you can select the best possible solutions for you and your team.
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
The 2021 State of Talent Optimization Report revealed that companies that put their people first over the past year stayed more resilient, even amid economic turmoil.
Andrew Barks · 5 min read
Peloton SVP Dara Treseder is coming to OPTIMA21 for a can’t-miss keynote. Learn how she’s empowering attendees to be authentic leaders.
Andrew Barks · 4 min read
Patrick Lencioni is just one of several thought leaders joining OPTIMA21, The event team has been hard at work since 2019, ensuring an exciting, all-new virtual experience.
Andrew Barks · 3 min read
What’s your top priority when making outside hires? Ideally, you’re getting the right people into your organization, then placing them in jobs where they’ll thrive.
Andrew Barks · 6 min read
It doesn’t matter whether yours is a team of two or 200—you can’t achieve cohesion without establishing common ground through communication. That ground is rooted in trust and behavioral awareness.
Andrew Barks · 6 min read
What do businesses of all shapes, sizes, and ambitions need to succeed today? There’s a lot on the list, but team cohesion and alignment are right near the top.
Andrew Barks · 3 min read
Efficient decision making doesn’t happen overnight. You become better at reaching group decisions by understanding your Team Type and team dynamics.
Andrew Barks · 5 min read
Remote work is complex—you don’t need nuanced behavioral data to understand that. But when you start to apply behavioral learnings, and think about how a virtual workplace might affect your people differently, you can begin to unpack the challenge.
Andrew Barks · 3 min read
What’s your impression of personality tests? Maybe you’ve taken one as a job candidate, or perhaps you’ve used them in an effort to better understand your workforce. Depending on that experience, your mileage may vary.
Andrew Barks · 6 min read