Why do progressive managers use sophisticated personality assessment technologies?
For new hires and current team members:
Faster ramp up: If the company hasv data also assessed it management team, the new hire will be more easily and quickly integrated into the team. This sophisticated knowledge of individual difference of team members allows for more productive team development and provides forewarning and solutions for the inevitable conflicts that emerge under the extreme pressure of startups working at internet speed.
Management will be much clearer on how to motivate and develop the new hire. With this additional sophisticated knowledge of the employee's strengths, the organization is better equipped to maximize those strengths and enhance the person's growth, success, contributions and fulfillment.
Energized Employee: When the successful candidate is hired and then debriefed on her/his evaluation, they are energized by the clear and focused feedback and jump into the new job with more gusto.
Faster rebounding from mistakes: Both the new hire and their boss will understand the ways in which the new hire will most likely make mistakes so that developmental feedback/training can be more efficiently and effectively implemented. This is mission critical for organizations working at Internet time.