The Predictive Index Reference Profile
Captain
Captains are driven and competitive, able to respond to pressure and the need to get things done quickly. They possess a strong sense of urgency, and they can make decisions with conviction while assuming responsibility for their actions.
What is a Captain
The Captain enjoys variety in their work, absorbing new information quickly. They are lively, active communicators who can become impatient with routine or highly structured work, due to their drive to act quickly and see results.
Poised
Influential
Driven
Undaunted
Managing Captains
Captains appreciate some day-to-day independence and flexibility, and they thrive when afforded opportunities to express, act on, and carry out their own ideas and initiatives.
Learn how to manage Captains
Maximize Captain potential
Optimize Captain impact by giving them freedom from repetitive routines and details, allowing them to instead focus on the bigger picture. They appreciate a variety of challenges, opportunities to demonstrate their skills and abilities, and recognition and rewards for doing so.
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Onboard, coach, and develop Captains
Empower your Captain from day one. Use behavioral insights from PI Perform, PI Hire, and PI Inspire, to create professional growth plans and offer actionable feedback according to their unique behavioral pattern.
Candidate Behavioral Report
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Coaching tools for managers
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Goals
Management
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Management Strategy Guide
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Learn more about the Captain Reference Profile
Captains are essential to keeping your team running smoothly. By maximizing their potential, you can elevate your team’s productivity. Understanding their unique strengths and areas for growth is the first step in tailoring your management approach.
Frequently asked questions
There are 17 Reference Profiles, each with its own combination of behavioral drives and needs. Think of your Reference Profile as a unique persona that describes how you like to work best.
Reference Profiles have a variety of applications within the workplace. Use them to screen for the right job candidates, build and lead cohesive teams, and foster healthy relationships between peers.
The Predictive Index is scientifically proven to be valid and reliable. In a 2019 study, 3,535 respondents were asked whether they felt their PI results accurately described them. The average rating was 4.4 out of 5.0.
According to a sample of 10 million profiles, the most common Reference Profile is Collaborator (10.0%), followed by Promoter (9.8%), Operator (9.4%), Altruist (8.4%), and Guardian (8.2%).