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Questions and answers

Does PDP's management system really work?

Definitely. By whatever measure you choose, the PDP DynaMetrics management system proves its value. While the program's foundation is based in solid scientific research, it's our management system that helps companies translate data about personal tendencies into action best suited to those characteristics.

PDP has grown steadily for more than 20 years because our customers get a substantial return on their investment. Some of the best-known organizations in the world and many successful smaller businesses consistently report less turnover and greater job satisfaction among employees, the result of employees' sense that they are both valued and understood.


How accurate are the results?

Our research indicates that 93% accuracy is a PDP common standard in predicting people's patterns of strength and stress. The accuracy increases more when a certified user interacts and reviews their ProScan® measurements of individuality report. A staggering 96% of those surveyed agreed with the results.


Aren't people more complicated than a few measurements?

Of course they are. What PDP's management system analyzes is key measurements of natural strengths in terms of employees' work styles. In the workplace, these metrics tell managers the most effective and positive ways to direct their people. Maximizing individual styles, interests and talents is vital. When managers lead people according to their personal work styles, people feel better about what they're doing, and their strengths are free to flourish.


Isn't this what a good manager does anyway?

Absolutely. An intuitive manager naturally assesses the people in her/his charge. These managers make the most of PDP's personal profiles. Other managers, who attained their positions based on technical expertise rather than "people" skills, also get a better handle on the human side of running an organization.


What about our employees' privacy?

PDP assesses individuality traits and work styles in a positive manner. The system does not produce a psychological profile. Results are confidential between employee and manager, and managers are trained to take a positive approach when they go over assessment results. Most employees appreciate that the company cares enough to help them be productive and satisfied. Employees feel their managers see them for their strengths.


How do we learn to put the system to work?

Two ways: PDP's training and consulting assistance.

PDP's certification program provides intensive client training so that managers become experts in using the components of the management system effectively.

For more sophisticated and custom applications designed to help your company accomplish highly specific targets, PDP consultants work directly with your in-house management to define both the problem and solutions that play to the strengths in your teams.


Do I have to buy the whole package at once?

Not at all. While the whole PDP system is more effective than the sum of its parts, your company is welcome to start slowly by using ProScan® in the managing people process. Some companies rely most on JobScan® to define positions and evaluate the personal qualities of new applicants. Higher-level managers focus on TeamScan®, which helps them direct a division or the entire company.

Many of our longest-term clients started with a specific goal to prove the value of one component of the PDP management system, and only later added more functions as they saw the program's effectiveness.


How do we get started?

Call PDP directly at 719-687-6074, fax us at 719-687-8587, or contact one of our licensed representatives. Take the 'What are your priorities' quiz to have someone contact you immediately.



 

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