PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS

Understand how you and your team work.

Personality and behavioral assessments can start useful conversations about communication, strengths and development. Put the results in context and use them alongside what you observe.

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A TOOL FOR CONVERSATION

Make insight useful.

Use an assessment to explore how people prefer to communicate, approach work and respond to challenges. Talk through the findings rather than treating a label as the whole person.

Keep the bigger picture in view.

Consider the role, the work and the person’s own perspective. Assessments should support a thoughtful discussion, and should not be the sole basis for hiring or promotion decisions.

EXPLORE THE RESOURCES

A starting point for learning.

The existing resource list below links to assessment providers. Review each provider’s information, limitations and terms before deciding whether a tool fits your purpose.

Assessment NameMain Focus/Traits MeasuredTypical Use CaseAssessment TypeLink
CliftonStrengths (StrengthsFinder)Individual talents and strengthsPersonal/professional developmentStrengthsClifton Strengths Paid
DiSCDominance, Influence, Steadiness, ConscientiousnessTeamwork, communication, productivityWork style/PersonalityDiSC OfficialCrystalKnows Free
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)Psychological preferencesSelf-awareness, career guidance, team buildingPersonalityMBTI Official Paid
Working GeniusNatural work contributions (6 types)Team roles, productivityWork style/StrengthsWorking Genius Paid
16 Personality Assessment16 primary personality traitsCareer development, employee selection, counselingPersonality16 Personalities Free
Caliper ProfilePersonality traits, motivations, behaviorsHiring, leadership developmentPersonality/WorkplaceCaliper Paid
EnneagramNine core personality typesSelf-discovery, relationships, coachingPersonalityTruity Free
Sacred Money ArchetypesMoney beliefs and archetypesFinancial self-awarenessArchetype/Money PersonalityKendall Free
Denise Free
Predictive IndexBehavioral drives, workplace behaviorsHiring, team buildingWork style/PersonalityFree Sample & Paid
HEXACOHonesty-humility, emotionality, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, opennessResearch, employment screeningPersonalityHexaco Free
Five Element PersonalityCore traits, strengths, and tendenciesSelf-awareness, personal growth, relationship insightsPersonality/Strengths/HealthDantian Free

Disclaimer: The personality assessments and resources provided on this page are for informational and educational purposes only. Creating Greatness does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of any assessment results and assumes no responsibility or liability for any decisions or actions taken based on these tests. These assessments should not be used as the sole basis for employment, promotion, or any other significant business decisions. We recommend using them as one of several tools to support your team and organizational development, and always seek professional advice when needed.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Turn insight into a better conversation.

Ask about using assessments as part of team development and clearer communication.