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The use of psychometric assessments in business has become mainstream in western economies. The MBTI assessment was initially used in the UK in ‘American English’ without adaptation.  As the UK business market became more educated about psychometrics, demand arose for the instrument to be revalidated and standardised with appropriate UK population data. 

The UK market now expects that a quality psychometric instrument will be underpinned by quality research, conducted using large and nationally-representative samples.  Similar expectations exist in most northern European countries.  In Southern and Eastern Europe, the use of psychometrics in business is less well-established and business customers are less demanding. Smaller, opportunistic research samples are often considered acceptable for validation.

This paper will describe approaches to creating translations and adaptations to meet market expectations in different countries.   It will include lessons learned from attempts to impose higher psychometric standards in new markets and  educating potential test users of the value of higher research standards.  Experiences contrasting Poland and Serbia with the UK, France and the Netherlands will be discussed.

The trend to offering free online psychometric tests accessible through social networking sites is growing. One site that is currently offering good quality assessments free of charge has had over five million users in the past two years. This could be the beginning of what Clayton Christensen would term "a disruptive change" to the assessment industry. It could mean that the assessment industry will have to adapt from its current scarcity model of supply to an abundance model in the same way as he recorded music industry has had to do. The leaders of this discussion will present examples of popular assessment sites and sketch the disruptive possibilities for the industry.

Want to find out more about type in coaching and how the MBTI Step II instrument can be used in coaching sessions? Check out the 'Type and Coaching for Meaningful Success' workshop run by BAPT.

On Friday 8 June, Dr Jane Kise will be running a one-day experiential workshop in London for the British Association for Psychological Type.

Using the concepts of psychological type as measured by the MBTI questionnaire, the workshop will introduce participants to the coaching process, provide ideas on how to build relationships and trust, and look at  how to get clients on board. The workshop costs £150 to attend.

To register please email BAPT directly here or contact them on 01242 282 990.

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When: 25 May 2012
Time: 1pm–3pm
To register:
Call 01865 404638 or email Zoe.Illingworth@opp.com
Cost: FREE!
Location: Quest HQ
Belgravia
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Discover the world’s leading personality tool. Join our MBTI® Taster event on 25th May 2012 in central London.

OPP is partnering with Quest Professional to offer you a unique insight into the world of psychological type and how it can be used to support personal development throughout your organisation.

The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®) instrument is a simple yet highly versatile personality assessment that can be used to raise self-awareness and address a wide range of business issues. Find out more

How you will benefit from our MBTI Taster
Prior to the event, you will be invited to complete the MBTI questionnaire. Then, on the day, you will receive your personal MBTI Profile Report and the opportunity to take part in a group feedback session, where you can learn more about what the MBTI tool reveals about you and others.

Papers:

A match made in heaven? The answer's in the fit!
The importance of considering person-environment fit in selection (Heather Coop)
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Senior Executives: A unique personality profile?
Do senior execs have a specific set of personality traits which enable them to deal effectively with high job demands? (Heather Coop)
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Will you look at my CV, or my pictures on Facebook?
How using social networking sites for recruitment could land applicants, employees and employers in big trouble (Rob Bailey)
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The National Personality: What's changed over the last 18 years?
Extent to which personality characteristics of the UK general population were found to change over time, and discusses the implications of the findings for psychometric test publishers and the practitioners who use these instruments (Paul Deakin)
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During this workshop we discussed our experience of using online survey technology in psychometric test development, outlining the potential risks of using this technology, and suggesting practical steps which test developers can take to overcome these risks.

Making the most of online data collection technology
(Paul Deakin)
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The personality of Surgeons and General Practitioners – Are they really so different? Implications for the future NHS

Effective Use of the 16PF Personality Assessment in Coaching & Leadership Development Initiatives