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tbbhatna t1_jcgl0u9 wrote

In the professional world, what would you suggest are good 'personality exploration' tools that almost every organization should use, and why? (i.e. why should I allocate time to such activities?)

And maybe a bit harder Q - again in the professional world, how can personality evaluations support JEDI principles (Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion)?

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truity_psych OP t1_jcgox82 wrote

I don't think there's any tool that every organization should use. It really depends on the organization, its culture, and its needs at a given time. It can be really helpful, in general, to open up a conversation about individual differences and how to support different work styles in the workplace. Many personality assessments are great at doing just that.

However, the specific assessment you choose should be well matched to your team's culture and your bandwidth for actually putting your learning into practice. For instance, DISC is a really popular test that's easy to understand. It's great for organizations that want a straightforward way to get that conversation started.

On the other end of the spectrum, we've seen organizations do trainings on the Enneagram, which is a much more in-depth and even spiritually oriented system. This works best for orgs that already have a lot of language around personal development and have the time to dig deep into what the system can teach them.

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tbbhatna t1_jciue84 wrote

I can’t describe to you the revulsion I experienced when I read your suggestion of not asking questions in an AMA.

My unsolicited advice as a trade for yours - if you want to influence someone, be less negative and more constructive.

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