Use the Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Profile to determine an individual’s self-reported level of competence in 7 problem solving competencies. 

Before you invest the time and money to train a new employee, test your applicants for skills like:

• Risk assessment
• Data gathering and processing
• Weighing alternatives
• Selecting tools
• Perception and judgment

This test provides the answers you need to make informed hiring and promotion decisions.

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The Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Profile self scoring, 84 item assessment determines an individuals self reported level of competence in 7 problem solving competencies including risk assessment, data gathering and processing, weighing alternatives, selecting tools, perception and judgment, lateral conceptualization and critical thinking.

Respondents who report frequent use of  84 problem solving and decision making behaviors score high on the assessment. By focusing on the individual behaviors where scores are lower, individuals can improve their problem solving and decision making approaches.

The self scoring question booklet includes a spider diagram exercise that visually presents strengths and weaknesses. There is a Personal Action Plan template for identifying competency improvement goals and the personal steps to achieving those goals.

The Facilitators Guide for this assessment includes an extensive collection of coaching tips to assist in the development of each questionnaire behavior as well as guidance on leading an interpretive workshop using this questionnaire.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Profile Facilitator’s Guide

The  Facilitators Guide enables a trainer to lead a half-day workshop administering, scoring, and interpreting the Problem Solving and Decision Making Profile.

There is an interpretive section covering each of the following seven competencies:

• Critical Thinking
• Data Gathering and Processing
• Selecting Tools
• Lateral Conceptualization
• Weighing Alternatives
• Risk Assessment
• Perception and Judgement

Actions for high and low scorers are provided, along with background information that provides techniques for mastering the competency. There is guidance for leading discussions and exercises. Part 2 of the Facilitators Guide includes individual sets of coaching tips for each of the 84 assessment items in the questionnaire.