Australian Training Guide
Australian Training Guide
Australian Training Guide
 Personality Compass Type Instrument Certification Program
Format
Workshop
Australian Institute of Professional Facilitators (AIPF)
Accredited
No
Course Description
The Need

Insight into one's own nature and that of others is arguably the most important requirement for creating successful and productive relationships in the workplace. It is fundamental to leading, mentoring, coaching, teamwork, problem solving and other essential skills, and therefore the foundation of engagement and high-performance.


The Difference

There are many personality-type instruments and models on the market today. What distinguishes the PCTI from these is its ease of application and effectiveness. Organisations around the world are saying that the PCTI is the simplest, most practical and most helpful personality diagnostic instrument they have used. They say the type classification is easy to learn, easy to remember, and easy to apply.

Taking into account the profound complexities of human nature, the PCTI successfully ‘unpacks’ complex theories and concepts, and creates universal terms and symbols to assist people perceive and understand each other at a level rarely seen.

The PCTI is sophisticated enough to capture "reality", yet the Compass model is so simple it can be quickly learnt, instantly recalled, and applied with impact on a daily basis. Understanding and applying personality type has never been so logical and straightforward.


The Model

As the name suggests, the Personality Compass very cleverly uses a compass analogy to reveal four basic orientations or types (N, S, E and W) and eight compass points (combinations). Every personality has aspects of all four orientations, but one will be dominant. The model is based on extensive research and is supported by brain and genetics research.

Four key characteristics of the model:

1. It is a powerful analogy of four basic personality types (Norths, Souths, Easts and Wests).
2. It provides a practical language for communicating about personality types and their traits or behaviours.
3. The overlapping of directions (NE, SW, etc.) makes it obvious that the human personality is a combination of overlapping characteristics.
4. It clearly conveys why opposite natures are more prone to conflict, while those that are adjacent on the Compass are more compatible.


Uses of the PCTI

The PCTI is extremely flexible and can be used in a number of ways, including:

- Recruitment/internal promotion: Part of a recruitment/promotion pack to ascertain the fit between job and applicant.
- Individual coaching: Basis of one-on-one meetings for development.
- Individual counselling: Basis of one-on-one meetings for improvement counselling.
- Facilitating team sessions: Access conflict-trigger and harmony points to assist a team work more effectively.
- Project management: Choosing project teams based on skill and personality fit..
- Managing project teams using the PCTI as the basis.
- Coaching and training programs: Stand-alone or easily incorporated in coaching or training programs and significantly enhances the value of these initiatives. Has been used to complement leadership, teambuilding, selling, communication, project management, change management and other training programs.
- Marketing and business partnering: Knowing clients’ Compass points gives a competitive edge in terms of how they work and their natural inclinations.


The Benefits

The Personality Compass is a powerful tool for developing self-insight and practical understanding of human behaviour. As such, it is especially relevant to organisations that are concerned about developing ‘emotional intelligence’ and leadership.

The PCTI offers a wide range of potential uses and benefits. Here are some of the top reasons provided by clients:

1. Better match of people and jobs.
2. Enhance interpersonal skills across the organisation.
3. Develop self-awareness and ‘emotional intelligence’.
4. Improve leadership and coaching competence.
5. Show the value of diversity within a department or a team.
6. Develop a more supportive and productive work environment.
7. Bring about change more smoothly and successfully.
8. Minimise and better resolve conflicts in the workplace.
9. Improve verbal and written communication.
10. Optimise the performance of many different types of teams, e.g. problem-solving teams, service or process improvement teams, empowered work teams, management teams, change steering teams, etc.


The Personality Compass Type Instrument Certification Program is made up of:

- Online completion of the PCTI prior to the workshop.
- Certification workshop - 2 days
- Supported application using the PCTI online support site.


Workshop Content

The workshop will cover:

- Background research - the science and meaning of personality based on the latest brain research.
- Own and others’ inherent nature and tendencies.
- Individual needs, natural likes, dislikes and talents, and predictable behaviours and skills.
-‘Gaps’ and areas of difference, both for self and for working with others.

Through these, you will learn to:

- Apply knowledge of personality structure to develop greater insight into thinking and behaviour patterns.
- Use the PCTI with diverse people and in a range of situations.
- Develop astute observation skills and a universal language for communicating about personality characteristics and behaviours.
- Identify and develop specific strategies for building the most effective relationships with minimal miscommunication.

The workshop is highly interactive and develops practical knowledge and skills. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own perceptions, thinking, behaviour, attitudes and experience. Self-evaluation of personality-type, through the PCTI and other activities, as well as practical application of Compass concepts in a range of situations is emphasised to ensure skill development in the use of the Personality Compass.


Personality Compass Toolkit

The PCTI Certification Workshop will provide you with a toolkit for using the PCTI in coaching and training.

Your Personality Compass Toolkit will comprise:

- Background information

- Your own PCTI Report

- Comprehensive materials:
-'Personality Compass in Action' workbook
- Facilitator Guide for running ‘Personality Compass in Action’ workshops
- PCTI workshop resources, e.g. cards-based exercise
- Example of a PCTI-based micro-learning session
- Articles on the science of personality
- PowerPoint CD
- Explanation of the benefits of the PCTI compared to other personality instruments
- The Personality Compass book

- 10 free online PCTI Assessments ($450 + GST)

- PCTI Consultant Certification Certificate


After the Workshop

Once you have been accredited, you will have access to the PCTI support website and telephone support during initial implementation.

You will receive updates of new products as they become available, as well as any current developments, or exciting news, from the Compass Community Forum.

You will be invited to attend global Compass conferences with the possibility of being a speaker at these gatherings.


To download the Certification Program Brochure, click on the icon (top of listing)

VIEW WORKSHOP DATES & LOCATIONS
Presenter
Geoff Rip and/or Ilana Levy
Who Should Attend
Many different professionals have become certified. These include coaches, L&D specialists, recruitment specialists, Organisation Development practitioners, senior project managers, HR managers and career advisors.
What People Say
“I have seen and used a number of personality instruments over the years … The Compass is the most practical and accessible that I have come across. It stands out with managers and staff within the Bank as fun, extremely informative and immediately actionable in the workplace.”
Training Manager of a national bank


“It had an immediate impact and people started using their learning the minute they walked out of the room. The Compass has become a language in our Division and eight years later, it is still used extensively and frequently … I have never come across training that has had this impact. It has definitely stood the test of time.”
Technical Director of a large pharmaceuticals company


“The Compass was an eye-opener both personally and in the workplace. It gave me insight into how I could structure my team to assist each person become more effective. It also gave me the basis for developing my staff to help them develop needed skills to make my department even better. I now have a far deeper understanding why people do what they do and I manage and coach differently and accordingly.”
MIS Manager of a large car manufacturer
Venue
Brisbane
Sydney
Melbourne
Cost
AIPF Members $1870 (+ GST) or Non Members $1970 (+ GST)
Guarantee / Policy
CANCELLATION POLICY

Should you be unable to attend, a substitute attendee is welcome at no extra charge. Alternatively, a full refund, less $55 (including GST) service charge, will be made for cancellations in writing (letter, fax or email) up to ten (10) working days prior to the program. The fee applies to each program registration cancellation.
Contact Details
Kerry Brocks
1300 768 660
info@aipf.com.au