There are two main schools of thought about what makes an entrepreneur. The first is that given the right training, anyone can be an entrepreneur. The second, and the view of psychologist Adrian Atkinson, is that it takes a certain…
The use of psychometrics or personality profiling in recruitment and development has grown significantly in the past few years and many employers use them as part of the selection procedure. But in spite of their increased popularity, myths about their…
“Great leaders need a great team. Identifying your Wealth Creators could unlock your business’s potential”, says Dr Adrian Atkinson, founder and Chairman of hfi. Wealth Creators are the ones who drive the business to the next level. Resilience and tenacity are key…
It turns out Shrek was right, but not just about Ogres. People are also like onions. Onions are made up of many layers, semi-translucent and sometimes harder to look into. On the outside we are smooth, whole and unassuming but inside…
Have you been asked to complete a battery of tests or questionnaires for a job, as part of a merger, or for internal development in your ? Don’t panic, or worse, get angry. When designed and administered correctly — objective…
The first in our Work Personality series, this piece covers the Teddy Bear. Teddy Bears are soft and dependable, always there to listen and support. They do what they are asked and show little personal initiative. They do not question…
