ABOUT 16 PERSONALITY FACTORS®

The 16 Personality Factors or 16PF® questionnaire is a robust, reliable measure of 16 personality traits that describe and predict a person’s behaviour in a variety of contexts. The instrument is used to select, develop and motivate the people who make organisations thrive. Interpreted by a qualified practitioner, the 16PF® instrument provides a breadth of insights across a range of professional contexts such as – Recruitment, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Career Development, Succession Planning, Outplacement – to objectively understand who people are by getting a view of their whole personality, not just the behaviour they exhibit in professional contexts.

Personality is what we are and behaviour is what we do.

*To know more about the assessment visit: https://ap.themyersbriggs.com/overview/16PF-14

THE 16 PERSONALITY FACTORS

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WARMTH

Desire to develop close relationships with others: outgoing vs. reserved

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REASONING

Ability to identify and solve verbal and numerical problems and connections: abstract vs. concrete

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VIGILANCE

Ability to be cautious with regard to the intentions and motivations of others: suspicious vs. trusting

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LIVELINESS

Ability to be spontaneous and freely express themselves: spontaneous vs. restrained

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EMOTIONAL STABILITY

Ability to respond to life situations: calm vs. stressed

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SOCIALLY SECURE

Ability to feel at ease in social situations: uninhibited vs. shy

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OPENNESS TO CHANGE

Ability to enjoy new situations and experiences: Flexible vs. connected to the familiar

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RULE CONSCIENCE

Ability to value rules: conforming vs. non-conforming

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OPENNESS

Ability to keep personal information to themselves: discreet vs. openness

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PERFECTIONISM

Striving by flawlessness accompanied by critical self-evaluations: controlled vs. undisciplined

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DOMINANCE

Tendency to influence and control others: powerful vs. submissive

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SENSITIVITY

Ability to let emotions and feelings of others affect themselves: tender vs. tough

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ABSTRACTEDNESS

Ability to pay attention to abstract rather than concrete observations: imaginative vs. practical

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UNCERTAINTY

Tendency to self-criticism: self-critical vs. self-assured

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INDEPENDENCE

Ability to trust own judgements and capacities to work independently: self-reliant vs. dependant

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TENSION

Ability to not get frustrated by different situations: impatient vs. relaxed

OUR PROCESS

The 16PF Questionnaire takes approximately 30 to 50 minutes. It is administered by an accredited Syngrity facilitator who scores each Personality Factor on a 10-point scale. Post the assessment, you will receive a response sheet which includes your scores across the 16 Personality Traits. Our facilitator will then take you through a detailed debrief (a 90-min individual debrief) of your report and how you can leverage this information in your personal and professional life. The assessment can also be used for longer Executive Coaching journeys.

(Please note that the license to take the assessment is chargeable at an additional fee)

Additional Reports that the 16PF questionnaire generates includes:

  • Candidate Feedback Report
  • Competency & Candidate Feedback Report
  • Competency Development Report
  • Competency Profile & Interview Guide
  • Competency Profile Report
  • Competency Report
  • Comprehensive Insights Report
  • Interpretive Report
  • Management Potential Report
  • Profile Report
  • Career Development Report
  • Career Success Report
  • Profile and Manager Feedback
  • Profile and Manager Feedback Report Plus
  • Remote Worker Selection & Interview Report
  • Remote Manager Selection & Interview Report
  • Crisis & Recovery Model

KEY USES & BENEFITS

Improves business results through better people management

Enables the right selection and development decisions

Promotes more probing and insightful interviews with structured prompts

Enables you to see the whole picture when it comes to talent management

Reduces risk in decision making about key roles

MEET YOUR ACCREDITED FACILITATOR

SUMAL ABRAHAM VARGHESE
ACC – ICF
Business & Leadership Coach

Sumal is an accomplished & high performing business leader with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries and verticals (Conglomerate + Manufacturing Plant + Consulting + Start-ups + Service Industry). Sumal is recognized for being a valued business driver and change agent in diverse environments, backed by a proven track record in managing a variety of Management & HR essentials, building Organisational Capability to drive strategy, establishing Policies and Practices, and Leading Organisational Development and Change management initiatives linking HR to business results. He has held leadership positions at the K K Birla Group and TVS.

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