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AJ Cheponis

Oct 27, 20203 min read

How to build high-performing teams

When team members are diverse and understand each other's strengths, styles, and behaviors -- they can't be stopped.

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

AJ Cheponis

Sep 1, 20205 min read

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

Talent optimization is a discipline top CEOs follow to align their business strategy and their talent strategy for optimal results.

The cultural framework that can transform your business

AJ Cheponis

Jul 21, 20204 min read

The cultural framework that can transform your business

The Competing Values Framework was developed in 1983 by Robert E. Quinn and John Rohrbaugh as a model of organizational culture.

AJ Cheponis

Jul 13, 20203 min read

DiSC vs. The Predictive Index

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re trying to decide between PI and DiSC.

AJ Cheponis

Jul 12, 20201 min read

PI Integration with JazzHR

JazzHR can now integrate with The Predictive Index! Both JazzHR and PI offer no-cost access to our APIs to support integrations

How to pass a personality test and common questions on faking assessments

AJ Cheponis

May 12, 20204 min read

How to pass a personality test and common questions on faking assessments

Landing a job because of your faked personality test results is nothing short of self-sabotage.

How to hire a top-performing construction manager

AJ Cheponis

Apr 7, 20205 min read

How to hire a top-performing construction manager

Job experience or having a positive “gut feel” about someone doesn’t mean they’ll be successful in the role.

5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars

AJ Cheponis

Apr 2, 20202 min read

5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars

Understanding the natural drives and needs of your people will allow you to identify the best behavioral style and patterns.

How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement

AJ Cheponis

Mar 19, 20202 min read

How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement

A surprising amount of data supports pre-hiring assessments to boost engagement and reduce turnover.

11 sales interview questions to ask candidates

AJ Cheponis

Feb 25, 20206 min read

11 sales interview questions to ask candidates

A charming personality is a plus for sales reps, of course, but alone it doesn’t mean much.

Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?

AJ Cheponis

Jan 20, 20204 min read

Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?

Conclusion—and takeaways. Based on past validity and reliability studies, coupled with these new findings, signs point largely to yes.

AJ Cheponis

Jan 14, 20207 min read

How to hire a top-performing sales BDR

Hiring for a sales team is always a challenge. That’s doubly true with BDRs, who tend to be earlier on in their careers.

AJ Cheponis

Jan 6, 20203 min read

Comparing DiSC vs. The Predictive Index

DiSC Personality Profile is delivered via a forced-choice rating-scale and the PI Behavioral Assessment is delivered as a free-choice.

The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments

AJ Cheponis

Dec 27, 20197 min read

The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments

understanding the science behind a workforce assessment system can have a dramatic impact on the success of your company.

Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash

solutions171

Dec 10, 20194 min read

Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash

My attempts to find a job the usual way—by submitting a resume and cover letter online and waiting for a phone call—were fruitless.

The PI Behavioral Assessment reports are now gender-neutral.

solutions171

Dec 3, 20194 min read

The PI Behavioral Assessment reports are now gender-neutral.

According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, non-binary is a term for everyone who doesn’t fit neatly into the categories of..

AJ Cheponis

Nov 28, 20194 min read

The Formality Drive Deconstructed

Formality is the drive to conform to rules and structure.

AJ Cheponis

Nov 26, 20195 min read

The Extraversion Drive Deconstructed

Extraversion is the drive for social interaction with other people.

AJ Cheponis

Nov 21, 20194 min read

The Patience Drive Deconstructed

Patience is the drive to have consistency and stability in one’s environment.

Cognitive vs. behavioral assessments: should you do both?

AJ Cheponis

Oct 29, 20192 min read

Cognitive vs. behavioral assessments: should you do both?

While some companies choose either behavioral or cognitive assessments, there are benefits to using both during the pre-hire process.