The Predictive Index Reference Profile
Specialist
The Specialist is an attentive problem solver who takes their work seriously. They can identify and address issues at a faster-than-average pace, striving to develop high levels of expertise and efficiency through training.
What is a Specialist
Specialists may be reserved and serious, concerned most with the accuracy and quality of their work. They are dutiful, self-disciplined, and generally dedicated to their role and organization.
Conscientious
Risk-averse
Exacting
Efficient
Managing Specialists
Optimize Specialist performance through clearly defined work that utilizes their specialized knowledge and expertise. Offer them thorough training, and minimize ambiguity around responsibilities and reporting relationships.
Learn how to manage Specialists
Maximize Specialist potential
Specialists can be vital pieces of organizational harmony. They are competent, trusted stewards of company protocol, as long as they have a stable work environment and a supportive team.
Learn how to maximize Specialist potentialGet deeper insights into your team with the PI Behavioral Assessment
Onboard, coach, and develop Specialists
Empower your Specialist 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
Activate insights related to workplace behaviors, strengths, and caution areas.
Coaching tools for managers
Empower continuous feedback, 360 feedback, and employee recognition.
Goals
Management
Enhance visibility into company initiatives and personal development goals.
Management Strategy Guide
Customize guidance and feedback to your employees' unique behavioral needs.
Activate insights related to workplace behaviors, strengths, and caution areas.
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Learn more about the Specialist Reference Profile
Specialists 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%).