The OPQ model of personality

 

The OPQs depth of insight and range of business-relevant reports means it is a popular choice in many contexts including:

􀂃 Graduate recruitment

􀂃 Leadership development

􀂃 Recruitment into all professional and management positions

OPQ32 at a glance

Provides in-depth insight across the key competencies required in graduate, management and leadership positions

Extensive range of business-relevant reports, suitable for line managers

Available in 28 languages

Supported by over 50 norm groups allowing specific role, level, industry and cultural group comparisons to be made

Available online, PC and paper-based

 

Unlike other personality questionnaires, the OPQ is an occupational model of personality, designed solely for use in a business environment. The OPQ model provides a clear, simple framework for understanding the role of personality in the workplace and the impact it has on job performance.

 

INDIVIDUAL USE

 The characteristics are also useful to consider in self audit terms when preparing and writing a CV and when preparing for interview.A table like the one shown below could be used as coaching support

 

Characteristic

Required in role

My ability level now

How represented in CV

Interview preparation

RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEOPLE

Influence

Persuasive, Controlling, Outspoken, Independent Minded

 

 

 

 

Sociability

Outgoing, Affiliative, Socially Confident

 

 

 

 

Empathy

Modest, Democratic, Caring

 

 

 

 

THINKING STYLE

Analysis

Data Rational, Evaluative, Behavioural

 

 

 

 

Creativity and Change

Conventional, Conceptual, Innovative, Variety Seeking, Adaptable

 

 

 

 

Structure

Forward Thinking, Detail Conscious, Conscientious, Rule Following

 

 

 

 

FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS

Emotions

Relaxed, Worrying, Tough Minded, Optimistic, Trusting, Emotionally Controlled

 

 

 

 

Dynamism

Vigorous, Competitive, Achieving, Decisive

 

 

 

 

Leading & Deciding

Deciding & Initiating Action

Leading & Supervising

 

 

 

 

Supporting & Co-operating

Working with People

Adhering to Principles and Values

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interacting & Presenting

Relating & Networking

Persuading & Influencing

Presenting & Communicating Information

 

 

 

 

Analysing & Interpreting

Writing & Reporting

Applying Expertise & Technology

Analysing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Creating & Conceptualising

Learning & Researching

Creating & Innovating

Formulating Strategies & Concepts

 

 

 

 

Organising & Executing

Planning & Organising

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Following Instructions and Procedures

 

 

 

 

Adapting & Coping

Adapting & Responding to Change

Coping with Pressure & Setbacks

 

 

 

 

Enterprising & Performing

Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking

 

 

 

 

OTHER

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIFIC EXPERT KNOWLEDGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ROLE NEEDS