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May 14, 2026Behaviour AssessmentWhy Most Personality Tests Fail Business Leaders (And What Actually Works)Why Most Personality Tests Fail Business Leaders And The One That Actually Works Most business leaders have taken a personality test at some point in their career. Maybe it happened during a leadership retreat. Maybe it was part of a hiring process. Maybe HR introduced it as a way to improve communication or team dynamics.Read

March 13, 2026Behaviour AssessmentThe New SWOT of a Leader: How HR Can Use Predictive Index to Grow Leaders and Business PerformanceThe New SWOT of a Leader™ How HR Can Leverage It to Grow Leaders and the Business For decades, organizations have relied on the classic SWOT framework — Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats — to evaluate business performance and strategic positioning. It has been a cornerstone of corporate planning, helping companies identify where theyRead

Is Gen Z Unemployable? A Talent Optimization Perspective

February 27, 2026Behaviour AssessmentIs Gen Z Unemployable? A Talent Optimization PerspectiveIs Gen Z “Unemployable”? What the Debate Really Means for Employers A recent opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal titled Is Gen Z Unemployable? sparked widespread discussion among business leaders and HR professionals. The article questions whether a values gap exists between Generation Z and traditional employer expectations, suggesting that many young workers prioritizeRead

Top 20 Questions to Ask your Boss

April 11, 2025Behaviour AssessmentTop 20 Questions to Ask your BossTop 20 Questions to Ask Your Boss—Backed by The Predictive Index Whether you’re stepping into a new role, joining a fresh team, or just aiming to build a stronger relationship with your current leader, asking great questions is key. Not only does it show initiative and emotional intelligence, but it also sets theRead

The Life of a Maverick – What is a Maverick Personality Test

June 30, 2023Behaviour AssessmentThe Life of a Maverick – What is a Maverick Personality TestThe Maverick is one of seventeen Predictive Index® reference profiles as delivered by Founding Partner Predictive Success, and falls into the social category. Mavericks are individuals driven by a visionary spirit, constantly seeking to attain unprecedented feats. They harbor a disdain for the conventional and actively seek to disrupt existing paradigms. Mavericks are characterized byRead

July 22, 2022Reference ProfilesIntroducing the Artisan Reference ProfilePredictive Success is dedicated to continuously improving our product in order to create a better environment for all who utilize The Predictive Index®. After hearing from clients, PI has made changes to the software in an effort to build a more inclusive workplace. We are proud to announce the following changes to our software: TheRead

A Guide to the Predictive Index’s 17 Reference Profiles

February 17, 2022Reference ProfilesA Guide to the Predictive Index’s 17 Reference ProfilesRead