The Predictive Index Reference Profile
Guardian
Guardians are conscientious, supportive team members who can offer critical balance and perspective. They work best when there are clear standards, expectations, and measures of success, and when they can trust leadership to set clear goals.
What is a Guardian
The Guardian can be methodical and exacting in their work, with a keen eye for detail and high standards for accuracy and follow-through. They enjoy doing good work for their company and team, and are generally comfortable doing routine or consistent tasks.
Thorough
Cautious
Supportive
Dutiful
Managing Guardians
Guardians do best when they have opportunities to leverage their specialized knowledge on a regular basis. They may require thorough training in all aspects of the job, but can generally be counted on to develop experience and confidence in one area at a time.
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Maximize Guardian potential
Optimize Guardian impact is often about establishing clear goals and expectations. They welcome opportunities to protect the company against risk, and appreciate recognition for their good work and cooperative attitude.
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Onboard, coach, and develop Guardians
Empower your Guardian 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.
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Goals
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Learn more about the Guardian Reference Profile
Guardians 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%).