May 26, 2025 | Coaching, Doug Strycharczyk, Psychometrics
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....
May 19, 2025 | Coaching, Doug Strycharczyk, Psychometrics
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...
Sep 16, 2024 | Mental Toughness, Psychometrics
MENTAL TOUGHNESS PRACTITIONERS AROUND THE GLOBE, WE WANT YOUR CASE STUDIES AND EXAMPLES. It is just 20 years since the launch of the 4Cs mental toughness concept and the MTQ measures. An approach that has pushed back the boundaries of the way we understand and develop...
Sep 5, 2024 | Doug Strycharczyk, Leadership, Poland, Psychometrics, Wojtek Grad
Psychological safety is crucial for a healthy and effective work environment. Where employees feel safe, they can share ideas, report mistakes, and take innovative approaches without fear of negative consequences. The Integrated Leadership Model (ILM72) provides a...
Aug 28, 2024 | Leadership, Mental Toughness, Psychometrics, Recruitment and Selection
Personality, Abilities and Motivation & Mental Toughness Background In the early part of the 21st Century, Merseyside BusinessLink worked with AQR International to explore what might be the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur – individuals who would...
Aug 20, 2024 | Leadership, Mental Toughness, Psychometrics, Recruitment and Selection
Identifying Potential in a Large UK Retailer The relevance of assessing Personality, Abilities and Motivation & Mental Toughness As part of a large Organisational Development programme, one of the UK’s largest retail organisations (employing c. 50,000 staff)...
