The Predictive Index Reference Profile
Venturer
The Venturer is an independent, strong-minded self-starter who will tackle new challenges and troubleshoot problems confidently and enthusiastically. They will stand up for what and who they believe is right, unafraid of assuming risk or responsibility when necessary.
What is a Venturer
Venturers have inquiring minds, often seeking out and assuming the lead on new projects they deem worthy of addressing. They want to know more about the processes and systems behind any issues that arise, and they will drive hard to address new challenges.
Ambitious
Innovative
Inquisitive
Driving
Managing Venturers
Optimize Venturer performance by providing variety in their work, and offering opportunities to understand and address new challenges facing the business. Their appetite for innovation and problem solving can be satisfied through different avenues to learn and move quickly.
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Maximize Venturer potential
Venturers are key drivers of thought and action, so it’s important to balance the variety in their work with clear expectations and goals. Their sense of urgency can apply pressure to others, so it’s also important they understand where their decision-making responsibilities begin and end.
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Onboard, coach, and develop Venturers
Empower your Venturer 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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Learn more about the Venturer Reference Profile
Venturers 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%).