Nov 14, 2024
This study explored the impact of a structured coaching program, centered around the DISC model and on relationship building between mentors and mentees within a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) residency program. Through a 10-month qualitative study, involving 8 participants (4 mentors and 4 mentees), the research highlighted four key themes: the importance of setting expectations, the benefits of accelerated relationship building, the
comfort provided by a non-judgmental environment, and the development of collaborative and adaptive reasoning skills. The findings suggest that a DISC-based coaching program can effectively enhance mentor-mentee relationships and support adaptive clinical reasoning.
Apr 3, 2019
Higher education is being challenged to improve work-related soft skill development. TTI SI is playing a major role by providing tools that help document skill level and acquisition over time. This article includes a published cross-walk showing how our DNA 23 assessment and the US National Research Council’s 21st-Century Skill list overlap.
Apr 3, 2019
VAA Sheri Smith has published a description of key competencies and behavioral styles found among a set of senior business managers. These skills include: persuasion, interpersonal skills, teamwork, negotiation, leadership, resiliency, conflict management, flexibility, personal accountability and self-management.
Apr 3, 2019
This award-winning paper studies 1,800 top performing housing sales personnel using an array of TTI SI assessments. Questions addressed include, but are not limited to: What do these top salespeople have in common? What are the values (motivational drive factors) of the top performers? Are these values different from mid-level and lower sales performers?
Apr 3, 2019
While GPA has been proven to be a poor indicator of success, there is growing evidence that grades at times correlate with either the professor’s behavioral style or the institution’s cultural expectations. Results in this study indicate that three behavioral factors – Analysis of Data, Organized Workplace and Frequent Change – had significantly different mean scores between the three GPA groupings.
