Talent and Contribution Profiling
“Everyone is born a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
Talent Profiling is based on the work of Roger James Hamilton that pioneered the GeniusU system and the Talent Dynamics test tool.
Talent, Value and Leverage
Talent is the invisible thread as it exists within an individual, a team and a company. It is the unique, sustainable value that exists both internally and externally. Each of us has a unique talent, and when it is put to use, it allows us to shine brightly. It is not a static object, but a flowing force. It is like electricity. When connected, it can be directed to create extraordinary results.
The extent to which talent shines depends on the combination of the value (the level to which your talent is of value to those around you) and leverage ( the level to which your talent is having an impact).
Finding the nexus between a person's talent, value and leverage unlocks that person's genius and allows optimum performance.
What is Talent Profiling?
The Talent Dynamics profile test is a tool which assesses your personality, strengths, productivity, values and behavior, to determine what your path of least resistance is.
It then explains to you what game you should be playing as a result of knowing this.
Knowing your value means you can concentrate on your strengths and allow others to use their strengths to support you in areas you aren’t so keen on.
What is Contribution Profiling?
The Contribution Compass is based on the work of Carl Bates, founder of the SIDAR group. The Contribution Compass delivers insight into the specific specialised contributions of each of the profile types than can be harnessed.
New businesses often start out with an individual who is the sole shareholder, sole director and manager, etc. The problem with this sort of set-up is that the company is entirely reliant on the skill, ability and good health of that individual. Individuals land up in these dictatorship roles when they start up companies, the companies grow or people join companies and are promoted or recognised for a specific skill, and then appointed as a director. Thus, they are not making use of their natural energy to its full potential.
The concept ‘contribution’ comes into practice as it relates to the part played by a person or company in bringing about a result or helping something to advance. The concept of natural energy acknowledges that different people will naturally be more effective at different aspects of a business’ activities. So, when there is a balance of natural energy around the table and when there is a defined methodology to leverage their respective contributions, there will be effective flow for all.
How can Talent and Contribution Profiling improve your business?
Using Talent Dynamics and Contribution Compass can also help you with finding people to fit a role, restructuring a team or entire organisation and increase team productivity. It will give you insights into how you can best communicate with the other profiles so they feel connected to and understand the message you are delivering.
