Psychometrics in Team Development

Understanding the dynamics in the team is important if it is operate at its optimal level. Psychometrics (personality inventories, attitude measures and 360 degree feedback measures) provide valuable insights into different people within a team and how they interact with others. This information can not only improve co-operation between team members but also enable the team to use individual strengths more effectively.

Salomons’ experienced consultants work with you to understand which tool will meet your team’s development needs and how best to use it. We can offer group and individual feedback and build on this within a team building event.

• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Step I and II

  The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) questionnaire is the most widely used personality questionnaire worldwide based on over 50 years of research. It measures individuals’ preferences along four scales resulting in one of 16 types with a unique set of behavioural characteristics and values. We use these results to understand how different personalities interact and build on this to develop effective teams.

• Strength Deployment Inventory (SDI)

The SDI tool helps identify personal strengths in relating to others when things are going well and when the person faces conflict. It provides an understanding of the motivations behind behaviour that can be used to improve relationships between individuals and make a positive impact on team dynamics. Salomons are experienced in using the SDI tool in our work with teams as a catalyst for improving cooperation and performance

• NHS Leadership Qualities Framework 360 degree feedback (LQF)

The LQF leadership questionnaire is the 360 degree feedback tool used by the NHS. It provides an objective assessment of a leaders’ competence in three areas, Delivering the Service, Personal Qualities and Setting Direction. Salomons qualified feedback facilitators have extensive experience in helping individuals to identify development opportunities and improve their performance.We also have experience of working with senior teams to use the data collectively to inform team development.

• Motivational Inventories

Being able to motivate oneself and a team is a key leadership skill. Salomons can work with you to understand your motivational drivers and learn to identify them within your team using questionnaires supported by theories and practical examples.

For an initial conversation please call our team on either 01892 507696 or 0141 548 8140 or email ask@salomons.org.uk.