How to Construct a Behavioural Assessment cont.

A Case Study of Organisational Change & Leadership Development cont.

Structure of the survey

• The survey is brief, typically taking 10–15 minutes to complete.
• It uses a forced-choice format, where respondents are asked to select words or phrases that best describe them.
• It consists of two main sections, each containing adjective checklists.

Types of Questions/Statements

🔹 Section 1: "How you see yourself" (Natural Self)

• You’re presented with a list of adjectives.
• You are asked to select words that describe how you naturally are, not how others expect you to be.

Example (not actual):

• Choose the 2 words that best describe you:
  ☐ Assertive
  ☐ Thoughtful
  ☐ Spontaneous
  ☐ Cautious

🔹 Section 2: "How you feel you need to act" (Perceived Work Environment)

• You’re given a similar set of adjectives.
• You are asked to select words that describe how you feel you need to act in your current environment.

Example (not actual):

• Choose the 2 words that best describe how you’re expected to behave at work:
  ☐ Outgoing
  ☐ Precise
  ☐ Relaxed
  ☐ Decisive

What These Questions Measure

Your selections are used to infer:

• Your natural behavioural tendencies
• The adjustments you're making in your current role or environment
• Your energy usage and stress levels
• Your communication style, motivational needs and predictive leadership behaviours.

(main source: https://www.pdpglobal.com/pdp-proscan-survey-personality-model)