As professionals, we all encounter moments of failure. An employee might be bright, skilled, and talented, yet still fall short of meeting the expectations of their role. Another might approach projects with enthusiasm and energy but end up clashing with colleagues, causing disruption in the workplace. These scenarios aren’t as rare as they seem, and more often than not, the root cause is a lack of awareness about one’s behavioral style and its impact on relationships and performance.
Understanding how our behaviors shape how we work and interact is a key element in overcoming failure. In the past, we’ve relied heavily on traditional assessments like psychometric tests and personality assessments. While these tools have their value, they often fail to provide the practical, actionable insights necessary for day-to-day performance improvement. That’s why at Future Match HRC, we use The Predictive Index® (PI), a more streamlined and effective tool that gives us tangible, practical insights into human behavior in the workplace.
The Predictive Index® is a well-established tool, used by over 10,000 companies globally, including 63 Fortune 500 companies. It provides an objective, data-driven approach to understanding employees, free from the biases of age, sex, race, culture, or language. It’s available in 70 languages, including Arabic, and offers an in-depth, consistent analysis that identifies employees’ natural behavioral tendencies and how these influence their work.
This powerful tool gives both employers and employees a clearer picture of individual strengths and weaknesses. This self-awareness is pivotal. As I often say, “An employee who clearly understands their strengths as well as their weaknesses is better equipped to address challenges, develop strategies, and improve performance.” It also helps employees identify how to leverage their strengths in the workplace, ensuring they align well with their teams and the organization’s goals.
While metrics like leadership, sales, and productivity are crucial in driving company success, employee behavior is the foundational element that fuels these results. Leadership and management effectiveness are directly linked to how well employees understand themselves and their interactions with others. This understanding ultimately drives productivity, performance, and, ultimately, organizational success.
The Predictive Index® isn’t just about measuring an employee’s behaviors. It’s about fostering deep, meaningful insights into how they work, how they can work better, and how they relate to those around them. When employees are empowered to take control of their growth, they can better align their skills, strengths, and behaviors with the demands of their role, team, and organization.
I regularly conduct workshops and corporate meetings across the GCC to help clients and organizations better understand behavioral management. These sessions focus on how to identify and understand the various behavioral styles in a workplace and how these styles interact with job requirements, co-workers, and organizational goals.
In these workshops, participants engage in a comprehensive process of self-reflection. They evaluate themselves individually, in relation to their job requirements, with respect to their co-workers, and within the context of the broader organizational environment. By identifying their behavioral style, participants can also pinpoint the professional assets they possess – skills, education, experience, and behavioral capabilities – and gain clarity on the most effective ways to succeed at work and achieve long-term success.
This holistic approach to self-awareness not only improves day-to-day interactions but also equips employees with the tools to navigate challenges and opportunities. It’s about understanding what motivates people, unlocking their potential, and shaping a path for ongoing growth and success.
Ultimately, the most important factor in an employee’s success is their self-knowledge. The clearer they are about their strengths and weaknesses, the better equipped they are to contribute positively to the organization, while also developing a personal strategy for success.
By empowering employees to take charge of their own failure, we give them the opportunity to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. It’s about unlocking the potential within each individual and helping them build the skills and knowledge to achieve long-term personal and professional success.
