People Management
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My life as a PI Venturer
My name is Thad Peterson and I’m a Venturer. More on being Venturer in a bit, but let me first set the stage by telling you a bit about me and my job.
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People Management
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Analyzing the Boston Bruins’ behaviors
In honor of my favorite time of year, the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I thought it’d be fun to do an analysis of the Boston Bruins’ first line/starting defense and goalie…not to mention, The Predictive Index has been based in the Boston area for the past 50 year so we are a bit excited for our…
People Management
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How self-aware are you?
Recently, I had a client come to me very upset. She had begun working with two people who both had a Predictive Index behavioral pattern almost identical to hers and she said, “Melanie, please tell me I don’t come across like those two!” Unfortunately, what I couldn’t tell her was that the descriptions she gave me…
People Management
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“Bringing your whole self to work”: What the hell does that mean?
As a bit of a business geek, I read a lot of books about management, business trends, and company culture. And there’s a term that I’ve noticed slip into our people management vernacular over the past 3-4 years: “Bringing your whole self to work.” It’s kind of catchy.
People Management
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When it comes to motivation, one size doesn’t fit all
I knew about “management by objectives.” Then I learned about “management by biscuits.” You can learn about management in the unlikeliest places. In this case, it was from Hamish, my out-of-control West Highland Terrier.
People Management
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How to understand different types of employee behavior in the workplace
Understanding the influencing factors and types of employee behavior is critical to your success. Here’s the four key factors you need to know.
People Management
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Levels of formality at work: high vs. low formality behavioral drive
This blog post is the fourth in a four-part series covering the four behavioral drives that the Predictive Index™ measures in its PI Behavioral Assessment.
People Management
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The patience drive deconstructed
This blog post is the third in a four-part series covering the four behavioral drives that The Predictive Index measures in its PI Behavioral Assessment.
People Management
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The extraversion personality in the workplace: high vs. low extraversion
This blog post is the second in a four-part series covering the four behavioral drives that the Predictive Index™ measures in its PI Behavioral Assessment.
People Management
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Talk human to me: the power of conversational communication
I always tell new employees at The Predictive Index (PI) not to worry if they see me running through the office. “There’s no need to panic,” I say. “It’s just a lot faster to get from point A to point B if I hustle.” And with the time saved by running, I’m able to get…
People Management
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5 PI patterns that have potential to be sales rock stars
Before building an all-star sales team, these PI behavioral patterns will identify who your top-performing salespeople are. While nothing trumps a Job Assessment, or setting a Job Target, to determine the perfect fit for your sales organization, I am often asked by prospective and current clients which patterns we typically see in different sales positions. One…
People Management
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Challenging performative leadership
Reevaluating leadership and challenging where true power lies
People Management
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What to do when you can’t stand the people you manage
Frustrating employees got you down? Here are 5 ways to combat this management nightmare. In one key area, senior management differs not at all from the role of the supervisor on the shop floor. Regardless of your level in an organization, you will over the course of your management career have difficult people to deal…
People Management
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Conflict management: Are you sweeping it under the rug?
Handling conflict and being ready to face it is a key component of being a leader