Five Sciences, the Whole Person

Great leadership starts with an honest read on how someone actually operates. The TTI assessments I use in coaching and training measure five sciences that together capture most of what makes a person tick:

1. Behavior — how they act.
2. Acumen — how they think.
3. Personal Skills — what they can do.
4. Motivators — why they do it.
5. Emotional Intelligence — how well they work with others.

The more of the whole person we can see — in ourselves and the people we lead — the better we lead, decide, and bring out their best.

Behavior (DISC)

Behavior answers the question, HOW will s/he work? It also provides key insights into one’s communication skills and related preferences. By looking at behavior, we can separate the introverted from the extroverted and the people-oriented from the task-oriented.

Acumen

Acumen answers the question, HOW does s/he think? Moreover, it describes one’s understanding of self and others, role awareness, and self-direction. It also provides insight into a person’s decision-making skills, self-management ability, attitude, and problem-solving ability.

Personal Skills

Personal Skills answers the question, CAN s/he do the work? Our personal skills assessment measures 25 key performance traits includes personal accountability, interpersonal skills, teamwork, time and priority management, and leadership.

Motivators

Motivators answers the question, WHY will s/he work? We look at six core motivators and twelve driving forces when measuring motivators. Understanding someone’s motivators is incredibly important when matching them to a job and moving them into action daily.

Emotional Intelligence

EQ answers the question, WILL s/he collaborate? Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to understand and apply emotions to facilitate optimal collaboration and productivity. EQ is increasingly recognized as a greater predictor of success than IQ.