What determines superior performance? What makes a prime candidate? If you were to pick just one skill, what would it be?

TTI’s soft skills assessments have allowed us to look at personal skills in a new light, and the picture of talent in today’s workplace is becoming clearer than ever before. After looking at research in several areas, we firmly believe that personal accountability is at the top on the list of ideal soft skills. [Read Full Article]

It has been said that 360 degree feedback assessments, also known as multi-rater evaluations, are the most widely recognized assessments in the business industry. The purpose of any 360 degree feedback assessment is to diagnose the strengths and weaknesses of an individual by considering the input of several individuals who have a relationship with the subject. Yet the most crucial component to 360 feedback success is not in the responses, but in the questions themselves. [Read Full Article]

360 degree feedback assessments are a great resource in a wide variety of applications, from employee coaching to organizational development. Its valuable contribution to any coaching or business consulting situation lies within its ability to reveal the perceptions of others, making it a resource every business should have. [Read Full Article]

Take behavioral interviewing to the next level by including questions geared toward the personal skills, intrinsic motivators and behavioral styles required for superior performance. With TTI’s complete assessment solution, you not only have the assessment tools to accurately measure the qualities required by the job, but we also provide behavioral interviewing questions aimed at uncovering evidence of past performance in areas specific to the job. This unique aspect will give you a more well-rounded view of each candidate’s past experiences so you can more accurately predict their future success.

How to Reach the Ultimate Goal
From the application review to the final offer, the entire selection process is really one extensive assessment of an individual’s potential. The importance of this process lies within its ultimate goal - to answer two, central questions:

Is the candidate right for the job?
Is the company and the [...]

How to Ensure Your Techniques are Effective and Compliant
Since its introduction in the 1970s, behavioral interviewing has grown to be widely practiced in the selection process. Based on the assumption that the most accurate predictor of the future is the past, this technique relies on a reflection of specific situations to indicate an applicant’s [...]

Why Behavioral Interviewing Must Be Job Related
One of the most important aspects of behavioral interviewing is keeping the questions job related. However, “job related” doesn’t mean that the question relates to just ANY job. For the behavioral interviewing technique to be effective, the questions must relate to specific areas required by the job [...]

How to Prevent an Overextension of Our Strengths
Optimizing the strengths of your employees is a goal of every leader, manager and business owner. Ensuring your employees are contributing the best of their abilities is a key to superior performance, but how can you be certain an overextension of their strengths does not get in [...]

“A person’s strengths can become their biggest weakness.”

You have probably heard this phrase used in many different situations, and its truth is often seen in our daily lives. You might know someone who has a great sense of urgency, but is just too impatient at times. Maybe they have road rage or refuse to stand in long lines. Or, someone with a great sense of security in life, but becomes overly possessive. Perhaps they have a hard time trusting someone else to take care of their children.

Discover YOUR True Passions and Lead a Life of Fulfillment
Not only will an appreciation for values improve morale, retention and employee engagement on the job, but an understanding of the values will also make an impact on your personal life as well.
In his eBook, Bill Bonnstetter reflects on his first years of adulthood and describes [...]