FIRO-B questionnaireThe Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation�  - Behaviour (FIRO-B�) instrument is a unique tool that focuses on interpersonal relationship styles to examine how a person typically behaves towards others, and how they would like other to behave towards them.  It is an exceptionally powerful tool for increasing self-awareness, and for helping to understand difference workplace relationships and the impact of one person�s style on others.

The FIRO-B instrucment is a flexible tool that can be used in one-to-one, team or group situations. 

Business applicationsTeambuilding and development The FIRO-B instrument is a powerful tool when used in executive coaching or self-development.  It helps individuals to increase their self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness, by identifying and understanding their interpersonal style.Management and Leadership DevelopmentThe FIRO-B instrument is ideal to use with new and experienced managers; it will enable them to understand their natural style and what impact this has on the way they communicate, to involve others in decision-making and to delegate responsibility.Benefits for you and your organisation

The FIRO-B instrument is a unique tool which can offer insight into interpersonal needs and behaviours.  Professionally led feedback sessions and comprehensive narrative reports give practical suggestions for how to improve relationships or increase effectiveness.

This tool can be easily combined with others, such as the MBTI� instrument, to present a comprehensive view of personal style for use in self and group development.

This tool can be introduced easily to existing HR practices for greater effectiveness.  For example, when used in coaching, the FIRO-B will help an individual to understand their motivation, choices and flexibility in working with others.  When used as part of a team programme, undertaking the FIRO-B assessment enables the team to open up, giving them an objective, practical framework that can be used to overcome barriers to effective team operation and communication.

The 16PF questionnaire (16 Personality Factors) is a highly effective tool that reveals potential, confirms suitability and helps identify development needs. Unlike many personality assessments designed for use in business, the 16PF establishes a fully rounded picture of the whole individual.The 16PF assessment: a vital roadmap for decision-makersThe 16PF assessment gives a complete picture by measuring personality in both the professional and personal spheres. Its accurate predictions of behaviour and potential provide businesses with an enlightened confidence that steers staff selection and individual development. This unique depth and breadth of insight, along with more than 60 years of research and application, has earned the 16PF international renown and respect.

Personality is a term that describes the unique characteristics of an individual that underlie and influence their behaviour. Personality remains relatively consistent or stable throughout one’s life and, as a result, can be reliably measured to help make predictions regarding an individual.

Personality tests, such as the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF®), help recruiters make informed decisions about an individual’s suitability for a role and possible strategies for managing them effectively. Understanding personality helps:

Improve on-the-job performance

Increase productivity,

Improve job satisfaction and

Build team cohesion.

The 16PF Questionnaire (16PF®) is a widely recognised personality test and measures core personality traits that influence behaviour. The test is based on a model of personality which incorporates the following five global factors:

Relating to OthersThe extent to which an individual’s time and energy are focused on interpersonal relationships, as opposed to seeking more time alone and working independently on tasks.

Influence and Collaboration

The extent to which an individual has a forceful, assertive and independent influence on their environment, or a more cooperative, collaborative style of functioning.

Thinking StyleThe tendency to have an intuitive, creative thinking style, or a more objective, realistic way of thinking.

Structure and Flexibility

The tendency for self-discipline and self-control, or adopting a more unrestrained, flexible approach.

Management of Pressure

Indicates different styles of coping with pressure, disappointments, challenges, setbacks and other stressful circumstances.

The five global factors in the 16PF®  consist of  the following primary factors.

The16PF® is a self-report measure of personality consisting of 170 multiple choice questions and, although untimed, takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. There are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers in this assessment. Responses are analysed to give an indication as to how strongly each factor is represented in the individual.

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