Inspiring critical people decisions
A robust trait-based measure of personality, the 16PF instrument is one of the most valid predictors of human behaviour, and is based on over 50 years of research and testing.
Originally developed by Raymond Cattell in 1949, and available in UK English and many other languages, the 16PF questionnaire assesses an individual's personality against 16 personality factors to provide a valid and accurate predictor of future behaviour:
- Warmth – your desire to develop close relationships with others.
- Reasoning – the extent to which you can solve numerical and verbal problems.
- Emotional Stability – how calmly you respond to life's demands.
- Dominance – your tendency to assert influence and/or control others.
- Liveliness – how freely and spontaneously you express yourself.
- Rule-Consciousness – how much value you place on externally imposed rules.
- Social Boldness – how comfortable you feel in social situations.
- Sensitivity – the extent to which emotions and sentiments influence your outlook and judgment.
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- Vigilance – the extent to which you are cautious of others' motives.
- Abstractedness – how much attention you give to abstract rather than concrete observations.
- Privateness – how much you like to keep personal information to yourself.
- Apprehension – how prone you are to self-criticism.
- Openness to Change – the extent to which you enjoy new situations and experiences.
- Self-Reliance – how much you enjoy your own company and trust your own judgment.
- Perfectionism – whether you need to rely on structure rather than leaving things to chance.
- Tension – how easily situations can cause you frustration.
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Advantages
The 16PF instrument can be used for:
Selection – map the factors against those needed for success in a role. Assess candidates against these and use the results as a basis for interview.
Management development – assess management potential and style, and use this to formulate a development plan.
Executive coaching – help current and potential leaders to increase their self-awareness and identify areas for development.
Teambuilding – understand any areas that might add to or detract from team effectiveness, and identify areas for team development.
Career guidance – match individuals' skills to those needed for particular roles, and identify any skills that would benefit from further development.
Counselling – identify factors that may be contributing to emotional or social problems.
Research – collate data on those factors most likely to lead to success in a role.
Benefits
With more than 50 years of research and testing behind the fifth edition of the 16PF instrument, you are assured of proven reliability and validity. Simplicity of use is not compromised, however. The tool is quick to complete on paper or electronically, easy to score, interpret and feed back and is available in UK English and many European languages.
A flexible option - the 16PF Competency Report Suite
A customisable tool to improve your selection decisions. The 16PF Competency Report Suite: