I use TRAITS to address various issues such as recruitment, performance management, role transition, and executive coaching. We don't use it to judge individuals, but rather as a starting point for discussion. We let individuals know that a role requiring certain traits for high performance may not align with their preferences and strengths. This helps them understand the importance of finding a role that fits their natural strengths and preferences, rather than feeling like there's something wrong with them when they struggle in a role that doesn't align with their traits.

We also use TRAITS with teams to create a team profile that helps members understand each other's strengths and preferences. This often leads to eureka moments where team members realize that certain traits may be missing on the team. While some individuals are highly adaptable, many find it stressful and unproductive to act "out of preference," which is why aligning roles with individual traits is crucial for engagement and productivity.

This benefits both my clients and myself personally. Clients find their TRAITS results empowering, often for the first time gaining a deep understanding of why they haven't been happy in their job or role. The additional information in the report about what would motivate and engage them enables them to make more informed decisions about future possibilities. At the very least, they gain insight into how they may need to act out of preference in their current role to deliver what's required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.