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The tech industry is facing changes after a boom over the past several years. In 2022, a shift began, and the technology industry was faced with doing more with less

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Supply-chain challenges, increased security threats, talent shortages and a clear demand for sustainability means that we must get the right candidates in the door the first time, and ensure they can ramp up quickly and do the job they were hired to do. People data makes that possible – we can show you how.

The challenges

What technology companies are up against

  1. 01

    Doing more with less

    After years of fast growth, tech teams are being asked to deliver more with fewer people.

  2. 02

    Hiring right the first time

    A mis-hire costs months: recruiting, onboarding and the work that didn’t get done.

  3. 03

    Ramping up quickly

    New hires need to learn fast and do the job they were hired to do.

  4. 04

    Leading teams through change

    As AI reshapes roles, managers need to understand how each person works.

How Predictive Success helps

Each answer below meets the challenge with the same number.

  1. 01

    Design human and AI teams

    See a team’s behavioural mix objectively and build it around what only your people can do.

    Design Dream Teams
  2. 02

    Hire to the role

    Set behavioural and cognitive targets for every role and hire against them.

    Hire with Data
  3. 03

    Measure learning ability

    The PI Cognitive Assessment measures how quickly people learn, one of the strongest single predictors of job performance.

    PI Cognitive Assessment™
  4. 04

    Develop leaders with data

    Behavioural data in every one-on-one helps managers build self-awareness and positive team dynamics.

    Inspire Talent

The sector’s behavioural profile

More than 60% of tech sales managers have social profiles.

PI’s data shows that top software sales leaders thrive on energy, adaptability and connection, and drive results through relationships rather than rigid process.

Explore the 17 Reference Profiles

From The Predictive Index’s industry research.

Job target profile, Technology

Product Developer

Behavioural target

-3σ-2σ-1σ0+1σ+2σ+3σCollaborativeIndependentReservedSociableDrivingSteadyFlexiblePrecise
Behavioural target, four factors, band on a -3σ to +3σ axis

Common reference profiles

  • CaptainA Captain is a problem solver who likes change and innovation while controlling the big picture.
  • StrategistA Strategist is results-oriented, innovative and analytical with a drive for change.
  • PersuaderA Persuader is a risk-taking, socially poised and motivating team builder.

They will be

  • Intense
  • Restless
  • Driving

They will need

  • Variety

They will like hearing

  • Manage multiple priorities
  • Take the Initiative
  • Lead the conversation
  • Explore new frontiers

Noteworthy behaviours

Proactive

  • Takes initiative
  • Competitive
  • Driven to get things done
  • Positive response to pressure

Quick to connect

  • Fluent
  • Fast-talking
  • Lively
  • Enthusiastic

Technology

“Just wanted to say thanks to you and your team for doing a great job with Predictive index and my teams. We have been through it many times, and every time you guys execute on this very important task. I do not take that partnership for granted and greatly appreciate it – even if I do not slow to say thanks while it is all going on. Greatly appreciated, and a job well done (again).”
Michael Weening, Former SVP, Salesforce.com
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