Get line managers using psychometrics
July 26, 2010 by Iain
A line manager who understands their team builds trust and respect which, in turn, generates better performance. Psychometric assessment opens people like and book and provides strategies to motivate and coach team members.
Reports from a psychometric assessment tool like The McQuaig System give tips on how individuals prefer to work based on their naturals strengths. Nurturing natural strengths (rather than ‘improving’ weaknesses) generates a far higher return on your investment.
HR can support line managers throughout the organisation by highlighting areas specific to line managers needs. Here are a few examples:
- an interview guide gives structure to interviews and provides questions to ask
- a management overview give shortcuts to understanding a new starter
- a self-development report will save a line manager hours of work putting together development plans for staff – and give a better outcome
All the reports above are available as part of The McQuaig System and available to unlimited licence clients at no extra cost. If you already use McQuaig ask your consultant how you can help your line managers discover what’s in it for them.
Rebecca,
I have used the Mcquaig toolkit as a line manager during performance reviews with my team members, and I found it significantly enhanced the communication between me and the Individual. Thus improving the clarity of what was required, and the effectiveness (or I could say the productivity) of the individual and the team.
We shared a common understanding of the individuals strengths and also those area\\\’s where the individual was not so comfortable.
This extra dimension to the review meetings, ensured a shared expectations of the work ahead – not only what was to be delivered, but also how,. This resulted in quickly creating a real positive attitude in the individual and the team.
DaveS