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Unlock Your Organisation’s Potential with Personal Development Assessments

July 28, 2024 Melanie Hawken

by Paula Quinsee 

In today’s competitive business landscape, the development of your employees is not just a strategy - it’s essential for the success of your people and organisation. At Engaged Humans, we believe that understanding and nurturing your employees can lead to a more positive and productive work environment. That's why we incorporate the PDA assessment platform into our people processes.

There are great transformative benefits of the Personal Development Assessment (PDA) and why you should consider empowering your HR team on this powerful platform to:

1. Understand Employee Competencies and Engagement Levels

The PDA reports provide invaluable insights into your employees' competencies, their engagement levels, and areas for improvement. With this comprehensive understanding, your HR team can create tailored individual development plans that drive growth and satisfaction among employees. This not only boosts morale but also enhances overall team effectiveness (view the Trend report below).

2. Backed by Science and Global Certifications

The PDA is not just another assessment tool. It is backed by rigorous scientific studies, research, and global certifications. This ensures that the data and insights you receive are accurate, reliable, and actionable

(it has a 92% validity rate). When your HR team is trained on the PDA, they gain access to a global platform of proven methodologies and best practices that can level-up your talent management strategies.

3. Enhance Your Recruitment Processes

Finding the right talent is crucial in todaý’s competitive market, and the PDA can give you a detailed view of candidates and their skills. With accurate, real-time data, your HR team can make informed decisions during the selection process. Identify ideal candidates, optimise your hiring strategies, and ensure a perfect fit for your company’s culture and needs (view the Job Profiling report below).

4. Optimise Talent Management

The PDA provides a clear roadmap for managing and developing your talent pool. From identifying high-potential employees to creating targeted training programs, your HR team will have the tools they need to support and drive your company’s growth. This strategic approach to talent management leads to better retention rates and a more motivated workforce (view Competency Frameworks below).

Invest in Your Organisation’s Future Today

By investing in PDA training for your HR team, you are not just investing in a tool - you are investing in the future of your organisation by equipping your HR team with the knowledge and skills they need to harness the full potential of your human capital strategy

Create a thriving, dynamic work environment where every employee can excel by leaning into their individual and collective strengths, making your organisation a force to be reckoned with.


Paula Quinsee is the Founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy Educator and Facilitator, NLP Practitioner, PDA Analyst, Coach and Trainer. Paula is also the author of 2 self-help guides: Embracing Conflict and Embracing No as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence. For more info:  www.engagedhumans.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaquinsee/

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