FoxBusiness.com published this article on February 21, 2008
The Creativity& Problem-Solving Style Inventory is a powerful tool used by Ph.d industrial psychologist and CEO of Proclivity LLC John Eggers to determine whether an individual is an Adaptive type or Innovative type. This inventory measures people’s abilities and it provides a road map for human capital planning in order to ensure a company of the best chances to thrive.
For a Broker-Owner of a real estate company this inventory could be a very important tool to hiring the correct blend of people in order to create a profitable business.
Instructions to Implement: In order to understand this tool refer to two innerarchitect.wordpress.com articles “Are You a Innovative or Adaptive Type: Dr John Egger’s Organizational Tool Applied To Your Ability To Find Your Purpose” and “Creativity & Problem-Solving Style Inventory: Bringing Clarity To Your Purpose” as the means to understanding the importance of hiring the correct human capital for your organization.
Take the Creativity & Problem-Solving Style Inventory survey and record your score. Then go back to the previous article “Are You a Innovative or Adaptive Type: Dr. John Egger’s Organizational Tool Applied To Your Ability To Find Your Purpose” and look at the characteristics each type possess. The list of characteristics should provide each individual with a starting point, identify characteristics they may wish to improve, and give individuals a plan of action to follow.
1. A person who conforms–Discard this question
2. A person who when struck will always think of something
3. A person who enjoys detailed work
4. A person who would sooner create something new than improve it
5. A person who is prudent when dealing with authority or general opinion
6. A person who never acts without proper authority
7. A person who never seeks to bend (much less break) the rules
8. A person who likes bosses and work patterns which are consistent
9. A person who holds back ideas until they are obviously needed
10.A person who has fresh perspectives on old problems
11.A person who likes to vary set routines at a moments notice
12.A person who prefers changes occur gradually
13.A person who is thorough
14.A person who is a steady plodder
15.A person who copes with several new ideas and problems at the same time
16.A person who is consistent
17.A person who is able to standout in disagreement against a group of equals
18.A person who is stimulating
19.A person who readily agrees with the team at work
20.A person who has original ideas
21.A person who masters all details painstakingly
22.A person who proliferates ideas
23.A person who prefers to work on one problem at a time
24.A person who is methodical and systematic
25.A person who often risks doing things differently
26.A person who works without deviation in a prescribed way
27.A person who likes to impose strict order on matters within own control
28.A person who likes the protection of precise instructions
29.A person who fits readily into the system
30.A person who needs the stimulation of frequent change
31.A person who prefers colleagues who never rock the boat
32.A person who is predictable
