How to Construct a Behavioural Assessment
Introduction
This is based on PDP ProScan that was developed by Professional DynaMetric Programs (PDP Global).
It is used to understand individual behaviour, communication styles, energy levels and motivational needs in the workplace.
It is a non-clinical, strengths-based personality and behavioural assessment that helps individuals and organisations:
- Identify natural behavioural traits
- Understand how stress and environment affect behaviour
- Improve communication, team dynamics and leadership effectiveness
Applications in the Workplace
- Hiring (aligning behavioural strengths with job roles)
- Leadership (enhancing self-awareness and coaching)
- Team Development (understanding and balancing team dynamics)
- Conflict Management (addressing underlying behavioural clashes)
- Change Management (supporting individuals through behavioural insights)
The tool consists of a brief questionnaire based on 4 core behavioural dimensions.
It maps a person’s natural self, perceived environment and adjusted self.
Core Dimensions of Behaviour (The “DYNAs”)
It measures 4 key behavioural traits (called DynaMetrics):
- Dominance (D) – Task-oriented, assertive, direct
- High D (likes to lead, make decisions)
- Low D (cooperative, supportive)
- Extroversion (E) – People-oriented, expressive
- High E (outgoing, engaging)
- Low E (reserved, introspective)
- Pace (P) – Consistency, patience, stability
- High P (steady, dependable)
- Low P (fast-paced, change-driven)
- Conformity (C) – Detail-oriented, rule-following
- High C (precise, risk-averse)
- Low C (independent, flexible)
Other Key Outputs
- Energy Level (measures personal energy reserves and stress)
- Indicates whether someone is energized or drained by their current role or environment
- Stress Factors (highlights areas where behavioural adjustment is being made due to perceived external pressure)
- Satisfaction Index (gauges how content or frustrated someone feels in their current environment)
- Predictor Profile (suggests how an individual is likely to behave in different scenarios eg under stress, when relaxed, or in conflict)
Advantages of PDP ProScan
- Fast and user-friendly (minimal time to complete)
- Actionable insights into behaviour and motivation
- Focuses on strengths, not deficits
- Non-judgmental, no “good” or “bad” traits
- Validated and widely used in corporate settings
Limitations / Considerations
- Like all psychometric tools, it should be one part of a broader process (not a sole decision-maker)
- Can requires trained facilitators to interpret and debrief
- Accuracy depends on honest responses and contextual understanding.
(main source: https://www.pdpglobal.com/pdp-proscan-survey-personality-model)