ZortifyGrow

We help you to develop your talents and executives

Problem

For today’s talents, personalized development opportunities are a key factor in deciding for a new job or to grow in their current position. Organisations run the risk of being unattractive to new talent, on the one hand, or losing existing talent, on the other by just using one-fits-all training. Current training and development solutions focus primarily on increasing productivity and too little on individual needs such as personal growth of employees. This lack of individualisation lowers job satisfaction, discourages talent, and thereby mitigates their overall productivity.

But traditional personality assessments used to develop people measure only one theoretical model, such as the Big 5 factor model – without taking any other personality models into consideration.

Solution

Specifically created with the aim of facilitating and enhancing people-related business decisions, Zortify Grow is the ideal tool to help organizations improve and strengthen their talent and leadership development, succession planning, and talent retention and management processes by targeted development. The AI-based assessment Zortify Grow can be easily integrated into your existing processes, is fully digital and in addition, combined with a tailored development process.

By fully utilizing the potential of employees, productivity and motivation will increase. Furthermore, it provides self-reflection with detailed explanation of the different psychological traits. We recommend to combine Zortify Grow with a de-briefing followed by coaching sessions on the potential fields of development.

Unique selling proposition

Zortify Grow is an essential resource for individual learning and development since the results of the assessment highlight individual strengths and potential development areas. Employees, leaders, and coaches can utilize the assessment results to guide and enhance personal development initiatives, such as professional coaching and skills development courses.

This AI-based assessment tool serves as a valuable asset for any organization, providing benefits at all levels of human experience management. Zortify Grow has been specifically designed to measure personality traits and states that predict success in the workplace, using a unique combination of the Big Five personality traits model, the Entrepreneurial Capital personality states model, and the Counterproductive behavioral tendencies model.

The assessment utilizes a unique combination of quantitative close-ended survey questions and qualitative open-ended questions to measure both stable personality traits and more malleable personality states. Additionally, Zortify Grow offers customizable reports for professional development.

Zortify Grow has been developed exclusively in Luxembourg for Europe and is based on thousands of adults in Europe. The assessment features non-invasive or intrusive questionnaire items, and its easy and time-efficient online administration allows for instant scoring and report generation.

The test items and reports are available in English, German, and French. Through a process of continued research and development, Zortify Grow possesses these unique features, making it an invaluable tool for personal and organizational growth.

Big 5

The Big Five personality model is a widely accepted theory in personality psychology. It posits that there are five broad dimensions of personality that are present in every individual to varying degrees. These dimensions include openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and emotional stability. Furthermore, each Big Five per- sonality factor can be understood as a dimension with two opposite poles. This means that each dimension of the Big Five represents two opposing poles or endpoints of a continuum.

Extraversion

Extraversion refers to the extent to which a person is oriented toward the outer world of people, events and exter- nal activities and need social contact and external stimulation. Individuals scoring high on extraversion tend to go more out of themselves, draw energy from social contact, and invest more time in building their social networks. Extroverts are generally talkative, comfortable asserting themselves, enthusiastic and energetic.

Openmindedness

This factor refers to a person’s tendency to be open to new experiences, ideas, and perspectives. People who score high on this factor tend to be curious, imaginative, and creative, and may enjoy exploring new ideas and possi- bilities. They may be fascinated by innovations and may be curious about new things in many different areas of life. They may also be inclined to reject tried and tested methods in favor of new, radical approaches to problems. Imaginative and unconventional, they tend to question the status quo and prefer to work in environments where they are free to initiate change, experiment and innovate. At times, they may not give due consideration to more practical considerations and overlook the value of acquired wisdom and knowledge.

Emotional Stability

The scale of Emotional Stability refers to how intense external stimuli must be to upset a person’s balance as well as their tendency to experience negative affect. People with a high degree of expression of emotional stability can easily deal with their own feelings and are resilient during times of hardship. They are relaxed, can deal with stress- ful situations and rarely feel sad or depressed. They are likely to have more than sufficient energy to meet life’s challenges. They tend to be confident and secure in themselves and satisfied with their life and their achievements. Sometimes this may prompt them to become complacent, or overly accepting of unsatisfactory situations.

Conscientiousness

This factor refers to a person’s tendency to be responsible, reliable, and disciplined. People who score high on this factor tend to be organized, diligent, and self-disciplined, and may prioritize achieving their goals and fulfilling their obligations. They are typically organized and value order and precision. It is easy for them to concentrate on one goal, since they tend to be focused, have good impulse control, and engage in goal-directed behavior. Dependable and reliable, these individuals believe in achievement through hard work.
In contrast, individuals who score low on this factor are more flexible in nature, tend to make decisions more quickly, take more risks, and may be more flexible with their time. They often prefer not to focus on a single goal but rather enjoy variety and flexibility. They may be distracted more quickly and be impulsive at times. These individuals often have more creative approaches to solutions, but work efficiency may be reduced.

Empathy

This trait is characterized by the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. People with high empathy tend to be more compassionate, sensitive, and supportive of others. They are good at reading people’s emotions and responding appropriately. They can also be good at conflict resolution, as they are able to see things from multiple perspectives and find common ground. Empathy is often associated with emotional intelligence and can be a valuable trait in many areas of life, including personal relationships and the workplace.

Entrepreneurial Capital

Entrepreneurial Capital (EC) describes characteristics that successful founders and entrepreneurial leaders com- monly possess and correlates positively with team and organizational success – especially organizational citizen- ship and leadership. The states of EC are Resilience, Optimism, Self-efficacy and Agility Mindset. Derived from the concept of “flow” from positive psychology, the four personality constructs may be applied to the workplace, where an individual can enter this state when there is a harmonious alignment between job fit and personal and organi- zational goals. Building on this previous research, Zortify has adapted the constructs into dimensions that apply to the workplace with an emphasis on characteristics of entrepreneurship.

Optimism

Individuals who demonstrate a high level of Optimism are often described as cheerful, forward-thinking, and pro- active. They possess a willingness to take risks and are inclined to derive positive outcomes from challenging situ- ations. Their optimistic outlook on the future enables them to dispel fears and inspire others to action, even among those who may be doubtful or hesitant. They tend to see even difficult situations as opportunities for growth
and learning.

On the other hand, individuals with a low level of Optimism tend to be cautious, risk-averse, and often have a neg- ative or pessimistic mindset. They tend to be critical in their expressions and may dwell on the negative aspects of a situation. Such individuals do not hold optimistic expectations for the future and are more likely to approach risks with caution, preferring to avoid taking action altogether. They tend to be critical, often highlighting potential risks and may advise against taking risks. They may be more likely to give up easily when faced with challenges
as setbacks.

Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy describes the core belief in one’s own abilities and contains the certainty that one’s own actions have an influence on what happens in life. In contrast, fatalism represents the opposite of self-efficacy, where individuals view themselves as being powerless and subject to forces beyond their control.

Individuals with high Self-efficacy scores tend to have a strong belief in their own abilities and capacity to succeed, even in the face of challenges and setbacks. They are often confident, proactive, and persistent in pursuing their goals, and tend to approach new tasks and opportunities with a sense of optimism and enthusiasm. In contrast, individuals with low scores on Self-efficacy may struggle to believe in their own abilities and often doubt their capacity to succeed. They may feel overwhelmed by challenges and may avoid taking on new tasks or opportunities for fear of failure.

Resilience

Individuals who possess a strong level of Resilience tend to demonstrate persistence, emotional stability, and the ability to recover quickly from setbacks or challenging life circumstances. They maintain their focus on their goals, as they possess effective coping strategies to manage adversity and typically have strong social support networks. They tend to maintain a positive outlook even in difficult circumstances. They are likely to be inclined to learn from past experiences and use that knowledge to navigate future challenges.

Conversely, those who exhibit low levels of Resilience may be more emotional and vulnerable to being strongly affected by setbacks and stress, which can hinder their ability to bounce back energetically. Such individuals may find it challenging to navigate difficult periods in life, and while they may experience moments of vigor, they may withdraw prematurely when faced with resistance and struggle to remain committed to their goals.

Agility Mindset

The construct Agility Mindset is a dimension developed by Zortify. It addresses the accelerated change of the cur- rent world and illustrates the attitude of a person towards this change. The personality dimension is characterized by dynamism and flexibility.

A high level is characterized by a strong will to shape and initiate the said change. Thus, individuals scoring high on Agility Mindset are equipped to react to new situations with curiosity and openness, and are often proactive in initiating and shaping developments. They approach the challenges of a fast-paced world with a strong creative drive and possess the attitude of being capable and willing to influence outcomes.

Conversely, those with low scores on Agility Mindset tend to view change as a threat. They lack confidence in their own ability to handle upcoming challenges in a creative and imaginative manner, resulting in a more passive role when it comes to change. However, individuals with a lower level of Agility Mindset can offer a unique perspective in highly emotional and enthusiastic teams by protecting the group from uncritical thinking, hasty actions, and potential errors.

Counterproductive Behavioral Tendencies

Zortify’s personality model of Counterproductive Behavioral Tendencies is composed of the dimensions Self-cen- teredness, Impulsive Excitement-seeking and Strategic Manipulation. These traits have been identified as poten- tially destructive for the individual and the workplace. Above-average expressions of these personality traits are particularly common among executives and when it comes to leadership in general. In the long term, however, an insensitive and manipulative interpersonal style can lead to interpersonal problems and ultimately have a neg- ative impact on team or company success. Zortify includes these “dark” measures of personality since they have previously been linked to workplace deviance. In varying degrees, these three personality traits share several char- acteristics of socially aversive behavior, such as tendencies toward self-promotion, emotional coldness, duplicity, and aggressiveness. Thus, since a high degree of one or more dimensions leads to interpersonal problems and cor- relates negatively with corporate or team success, it is worth taking a look at these traits in order to identify possible interindividual dangers at an early stage.

Self-centeredness

Individuals who score high on Self-centeredness tend to have an exaggerated sense of their own importance and abilities. They may have a grandiose sense of self, a lack of empathy for others, and a tendency to exploit or ma- nipulate others to achieve their own goals. They may also have a strong desire for admiration and attention from others and become angry or hostile when they feel that they are not receiving enough recognition or feel that they need to defend themselves against opposing viewpoints.

Individuals scoring high on Self-centeredness are likely to benefit from seeking advice from those who are not afraid to give them an opposing opinion.

Individuals who score low on Self-centeredness tend to have a humbler and more modest demeanor. They are less likely to think of themselves as being better or more important than others and tend to be less focused on achieving recognition and admiration from others. However, people with very low narcissism values may have low self-esteem.

Impulsive Excitement-seeking

Individuals who score high on the Impulsive Excitement-seeking scale may tend to exhibit a lack of empathy or concern for others. They may also have a tendency to manipulate and exploit others for their own gain, and a will- ingness to engage in risky activities without feeling remorse or guilt. They may also be charming and charismatic, but this is often used to manipulate others. They tend to be insensitive to punishment and prone to boredom and seek new experiences to alleviate this boredom. Their behavior is guided more by ego-related and short-term emotions compared to long term planning or prudent action. Overall, high scorers may exhibit behavior charac- terized by a lack of concern for others, a willingness to use and exploit others for personal gain, and above average levels of aggressive reactions to frustration.

People with low scores on Impulsive-excitement Seeking are more likely to react to frustration in a controlled and balanced way. They are unlikely to engage in impulsive or reckless behavior or display emotional eruptions or uncontrolled aggressive behavior. Rather, they are more moderate and tend to view themselves as sociable and compatible in dealing with others. They are therefore more likely to prioritize building close, meaningful relation- ships with others over seeking personal gain or power.

Strategic Manipulation

Individuals scoring high on Strategic Manipulation are described as individuals who exhibit manipulative behavior to achieve their goals, adopt a more expedient approach to morals and ethics, show a desire to gain status for themselves, and have a need to have interpersonal control (Table 7; Dahling et al., 2009). They are often willing to use deception and other dubious tactics to achieve those goals. They may have a cynical view of human nature, seeing others as tools to be used for their own benefit rather than as individuals to be respected and valued. As such, high scorers may be inclined to trade information, pit people against each other, evaluate people solely for their usefulness, do not shy away from hurting others and always do things for their own advantage. Relationships tend to be meaningful to them only if they are helpful in expanding their power status.

Individuals scoring low on Strategic Manipulation typically do not engage in a one-sided and ruthless striving for power. People with low levels on this scale spend their time and energy on other things, such as building and ex- panding upright relationships. However, one should question whether the answering of the Zortify Personality As- sessment was not already subject to tactical thought plays, in order to create a certain external picture. Individuals scoring high on strategic manipulation devote a lot of attention and energy to power games and intrigues.

How it works

How it works - ZortifyGrow

ZortifyGrow use case

Thalia Buch & Media GMBH

Thalia Buch & Media GmbH works together with Zortify. With the personality analysis tool ZortifyGROW and flexible, location-independent coaching, Thalia was able to help new managers learn the ropes and develop their entrepreneurial thinking and actions.

About the Journey

ZortifyGrow is only available online. It is available via the Zortify Analysis Dashboard and accessibility to the Analysis Dashboard is managed by Zortify’s Sales Team. The Analysis Dashboard is an online administration platform for Zortify’s customers to generate assessment links independently and share them with participants. Individual user accounts can be set up by the Sales Team, so that customers can easily manage their assessments and download candidate reports straight after the completion of an assessment. For more information on Analysis Dashboard and to set up your account please contact the Zortify Sales Team (hello@zortify.com).

Prior to starting the assessment, candidates should ensure that adequate internet connectivity is available. Each participant receives a link to the online assessment by an email address they provided. The online assessment begins when participants click the provided link. The link can only be accessed one time to ensure data anonymity. The assessment begins with an informative video on how to complete the personality assessment. Next, participants are asked to complete the biographical section by providing their name, surname, year of birth, gender, nationality, and first language. These details are necessary to determine which norm and/or reference groups will be used. Subsequently, participants answer the self-assessment personality item questions followed by the six open-text questions. The assessment takes approximately 45 minutes to complete, however there is no time pressure to complete the assessment within a certain time frame.

At the end of the assessment, an announcement states that the results of the analysis will be available within a short amount of time (usually 24 hours). The results of the Zortify personality assessment are usually explained in a separate debriefing session between the participant and a Zortify certified coach or psychologist.

Stop losing your top talents & executives to competitors
Don’t lose your top talents & executives to competitors by relying on outdated one-size-fits-all training programs. Zortify Grow is an AI personnel development tool that identifies individual strengths and development areas, providing tailored coaching and skills development courses to enhance personal and organizational growth. That’s why ZortifyGrow is the essential resource for talent and leadership development in any organization. Call us today to learn more.
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