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By Naledi Mokoena

Behavioural assessment is a tool that is used to evaluate and understand an individual’s behaviour. According to Linkedin behavioural assessments are a powerful tool which can be used for a variety of functions in the workplace. These include leadership development, which may be used to assist the C-suite by focussing on communication styles, team building techniques and overall delegation. Here are 5 key benefits of using behavioural assessments:

Better communication

Behavioural assessments are useful in developing a better understanding of what motivates team members. This helps with the adaptation of communication styles to the needs of the workforce, which in turn may result in improved productivity.

Improved self-awareness

According to Forbes self-awareness is the ability to identify and understand emotions, purpose, ambitions, beliefs and values. Behavioural assessments help identify preferred work styles, strengths and weaknesses.

United teams

By understanding the behaviour and patterns of team members, leaders are able to create a teamwork culture where everyone feels valued and supported. When employees feel valued and part of the decision making process, it may lead to increased team cohesion, innovation and productivity in a company.

Effective delegation

According to Achieve delegation is not merely a way to reduce the workload, it may also increase the motivation of employees who are allocated tasks. Through behavioural assessments those who are delegating should gain a deeper understanding of who to assign what – leading to increased efficiency and productivity.   

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How behavioural assessments work 

According to research, on average most behavioural assessments take 10-15 minutes for candidates to complete. These assessments may provide insight on how to use this method as a development and retention tool, once an employee is officially an employee at your company.

• The assessment report will determine the best characteristics for the job, whether it’s used to determine industry standards or to evaluate current staff.
• During the interview process the potential candidate takes a pre-employment personality test.
• The company gets immediate results to make quicker decisions. Leaders can now evaluate the candidate and determine if they fit the company’s criteria.

The Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment (BA)

There are over 700 behavioural assessments on the market. The Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment is one of the most popular behavioural assessments which is used by different types of businesses. 

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