Do you give your employees the opportunity to be themselves at work?

When working with behavioral data, we often look at our employees' natural drives, needs, and behaviors, which are both relevant, interesting, and important. However, it's also valuable to look at and discuss how our employees try to adapt to the current situation and, not least, why they feel a need to do so.

This is where the Self-Concept pattern in the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment comes in. The Self-Concept measures how individuals perceive they need to adapt to their current environment.

To ensure that our employees have the opportunity to truly be themselves, we need to discuss how they try to adapt currently and why they feel the need to do so.

Here are three steps to have that conversation with your employees:

1. Discuss: How does Self differ from Self-Concept, and what does it mean?

   The Self pattern measures an individual's natural drives, needs, and behaviors. The Self-Concept pattern, on the other hand, measures how individuals perceive they need to adapt. Discussing the difference between the two patterns can help your employees better understand their own behavior and motivations.
   
   

2. Ask: Why does the individual feel the need to adapt their behavior?

   Discussing the reasons behind an individual's perceived need to adapt their behavior can help you understand their motivations and any potential stressors or discomfort they may be experiencing. This information can help you better support your employees and create a more inclusive workplace.
   
   

3. Discuss: What would happen if the employee acted more in line with their natural drives, needs, and behaviors?

   Encouraging your employees to be themselves can help them feel more fulfilled and motivated at work. By discussing what would happen if an employee acted more in line with their natural drives, needs, and behaviors, you can help them understand the value they bring to the workplace.

By following these steps, you can use the Self-Concept to better understand your employees' behavior, motivations, and needs. This understanding can help you create a more supportive and inclusive workplace where your employees feel comfortable being themselves.

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