AQR International Blog
The latest Innovations in Improving Performance
A Mental Toughness Study on Headteachers and Deputy Heads in Scotland
Background The programme was a joint project between the AHDS (Association of Heads and Deputy Heads in Scotland) and SCEL (Scottish College for Educational Leadership). The focus of the programme was to help Head Teachers and Deputy Head Teachers to deal more...
A Toolbox With Only One Tool Isn’t Much of a Toolbox
Probably the most common response we get when speaking about the use of psychometrics is “I have my psychometric”. What they mean is they have one measure, often an ipsative measure, that they apply in every circumstance. People are complex. Each person is unique....
They Say Ignorance is Bliss. It Isn’t. It’s Dangerous.
A few weeks ago, we were in discussion with a client about them considering using our mental toughness questionnaire – the MTQPlus – in their development programmes. The MTQPlus is a well-researched and very well-evidenced measure. The client seemed interested but...
Why We Need to Better Understand What We Mean by Strengths
Mental Toughness describes who you are and how you respond mentally to adversity, obstacles, challenges and opportunities. A mentally tough person is not necessarily mentally strong. A mentally sensitive person is not weak. These labels confuse and interfere with...
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR MENTAL TOUGHNESS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT – ADVISORY BOARD
2002 saw the launch of the 4Cs Mental Toughness concept and the MTQ48 measure. In recent times this has been developed into a powerful 8-factor concept with a high-quality measure in the MTQPlus. We now have a very good and evidenced understanding of a personality...
Customisation – Why is this so important in development?
MTQPlus and the Mental Toughness Concept - Bringing another dimension to people and organisation development “We know WE are unique - but sometimes forget everyone else is too!” - Peter Clough “One size fits all solutions” do not work!! We know that, don’t we? An...