Personality Matters Blog

Posted 21 February 2023 by
Melissa Summer

In-person development and the importance of human synchronization

What is human synchronization and why is it important for learning and development trainers, consultants and coaches to consider?

Posted 20 December 2022 by
Global Marketing

Will Gen Z usher in a new generation of work-related conflict?

Awareness of different approaches to conflict could help multi-generational workforces understand each other and work together better.

Posted 14 June 2021 by
Kevin Wood

To build or not to build - Is this the question for team leaders?

Do you know what the difference is between team building and team development? The phrases are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. Here’s what HR practitioners and leaders should know…

Posted 12 January 2021 by
Kevin Wood, Writer at The Myers-Briggs Company

Patrick Lencioni on team trust, vulnerability, and the MBTI® assessment

The author of 5 Dysfunctions of a Team shares his insights on the MBTI assessment for individual and team development...

Posted 01 October 2019 by
Melissa Summer

The Changing Shape of Teams and Google’s Project Aristotle

With the advance of technology, how teams in organizations work in the modern world has shifted. Read about the changing shape of teams, Google's Project Aristotle and what's proven most important for teams to succeed.

Posted 22 August 2019 by
Pam Valencia & Melissa Summer

Understanding Motivation for More Effective Team Behavior

What does motivation have to do with effective team work and behavior? A lot, it turns out. Learn more about interpersonal needs and how they affect relationships and team interactions. 

Posted 02 July 2017 by
Global Marketing

Helping U.S. Navy Teams Find Synergy

It's always interesting to us to know the story of where some of our assessments came from, and we wanted to share the FIRO-B assessment backstory because it's one of the most fascinating histories we've heard. In the 1950's, the United States Navy approached psychologist William Schutz and said, "We're having a really hard time with teams on submarines. We don't know how to put people together, and you can imagine being underwater in close quarters for six months can be a trying environment....

Posted 13 March 2017 by
Global Marketing

Leadership Development Initiatives 75% More Effective with the FIRO-B Instrument

ALD Corporate Development is a full-service corporate development and management consulting firm  that offers three tracks: executive coaching, small business consulting for growth and profit through results-driven actions, and executive leadership training and seminars. And in today's fast-paced business environment, HR and LD managers are often overwhelmed and stretched too thin but still need to continually assess and tweak how leaders are performing and how that affects the company...

Posted 16 June 2016 by
Global Marketing

Fortune 500 Chemicals Co. Increases Team Efficiency Up to 20% Using TKI Tool

You’ve probably encountered Celanese Corporation’s products throughout your day and not even been aware of it. From the materials that make up the places you work and live, to the vehicle that helps you get there, and the technology that protects you and enhances your life, Celanese is in all these places. Celanese is comprised of engineers, scientists, operators and product developers who work together to solve problems and spur innovation in chemistry and the modern materials indu...

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