Information that Adds to the Art of Selection for the Financial Industry

Information that Adds to the Art of Selection for the Financial Industry

The most successful financial planners are those that possess a high level of versatility and are able to easily adapt to change. They understand people very well, but they are also very focused on attaining good results. Because of the nature of their business, they are very structured and adhere to financial systems. They understand their roles and take pride in their work. While they focus on the present, many have the drive to further advance their careers and become even more successful.

The information presented in this paper to observe successful and un-successful financial planners. These observations will also carry over into other sales fields.

Inclusivity in Engineering Curriculum in the Age of Industry 4.0: The Role of Internet of Things

Inclusivity in Engineering Curriculum in the Age of Industry 4.0: The Role of Internet of Things

This paper demonstrates that when education programs are delivered as if all students have identical learning styles and needs, the students with unique learning styles are put at a disadvantage. On the other handed the authors also describe how the application of digital technology, in particular, the Internet of Things (IoT), is making inclusion possible and democratized education affordable.

Creating Data-Driven Undergraduate Student Engineering Typologies to Shape the Future of Work

Creating Data-Driven Undergraduate Student Engineering Typologies to Shape the Future of Work

This research provides data driven insights that can be used by engineering educators to better understand distinct segments of undergraduate students. Three clusters emerged that delineated students into three distinct typologies: Steadiness Compliance (SC); Influencing Steadiness (IS) and Dominance Influencing (DI) typology. This affirms once again that students are unique and individual differences require different teaching and learning approaches.

Competencies, Conflict and Career Growth: How Real Work Experience Impacts Young Workers

Competencies, Conflict and Career Growth: How Real Work Experience Impacts Young Workers

In the paper ‘Co-op education and the impact on the behaviors and competencies of undergraduate engineering students’, Dr. Nassif E. Rayess, Dr. David Pistrui, Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Eric T. Gehrig used TTI Success Insights’ TriMetrix DNA assessment to gauge the effect of an internship experience on undergraduate students’ behaviors and competencies.

Emerging Trends & Traits Shaping the Industry 4.0 Talent Pipeline

Emerging Trends & Traits Shaping the Industry 4.0 Talent Pipeline

To successfully navigate the Industry 4.0 environment (and beyond), organizations will need to integrate four different generations in their workforce and much more. TTI SI assessment data provides the cornerstone article in this 2019 Automation Alley State of Michigan peer-reviewed conference report.

The Missing Link in Strategic Execution: Developing Mid-Level Leaders

The Missing Link in Strategic Execution: Developing Mid-Level Leaders

A growing number of VAA’s are running their own internal research projects to gain new insights and to “own” the findings they share with clients. Peter Meyers, through this case study, describes eight characteristics of strategically oriented mid-level leaders.

Uncovering Training Challenges with Brain Imaging

Uncovering Training Challenges with Brain Imaging

This white paper discusses the brain’s response to our DNA 23 workplace soft skills assessment. One of the major takeaways is that our self-perceptions of skill development is directly tied to emotional brain reactions that can be captured to triangulate and help explain participant responses.