Learning from Failure
Nobody’s perfect. Everyone has failed at some point throughout life. But while many of us try to avoid failure, some of us learn from it instead. Learning from failure involves a willingness to take risks, reflect on performance, and change. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp discussed learning from failure in school, […]
PBC Thought Leadership Forum
We are excited to announce the return of our annual PBC Hogan Thought Leadership Forum. Hogan’s Chief Science Officer, Dr Ryne Sherman will be presenting alongside a few of PBC’s leaders including Managing Director, Peter Berry (Sydney), Director of Consulting, Sharon Ardley (Melbourne) and Director, Desiree Grant (she/her) (Auckland). Learn all about the bright and dark side of personality […]
Hiring Gen Z: Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies
Is it our age or our generation that defines us more? In this article, we explore characteristics that seem to describe the youngest generation of the workforce, as well as strategies for managing Gen Z workers. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Jean Twenge, PhD, a professor of psychology at […]
What Is Impression Management?
During everyday social interactions, people try to influence how others view them. Some people make this effort deliberately, while others do so unconsciously. In social psychology, this behaviour is called impression management. This article explores what impression management is, who impression managers are, and why it matters. Impression management is the process of trying to […]
Career Success and Inequality
Career success is full of inequalities. We don’t all start at the same place, and we don’t all end up at the same place. Some climb the corporate ladder and attain significant wealth, while others struggle to make ends meet in jobs with nearly unlivable wages. So what determines who gains career success and who […]
Case Study – Graduate Selection
Background University graduates in Australia are competing for new employment opportunities that are being offered by a wide range of employers. It is against this backdrop that in 2015 the NSW Public Service Commission (PSC) invited Peter Berry Consultancy (PBC) to facilitate a process that would attract talented new graduates to enrich the public sector. This innovative, […]
Case Study – Supervisor Selection
Challenge In 2007 PBC was engaged by a significant Global Resources Company to develop a profiling assessment that would predict performance of its contracted construction supervisors (with a particular focus on safety competencies). And had to eliminate the following: Ineffective interactions with customers Emotionally-charged reactions to crisis situations Poor vigilance in high risk situations Lack of […]
Case Study – Flight Attendant Selection
Challenge Peter Berry Consultancy was engaged by this regional airline in 2006 to conduct research to develop a customised Hogan profile for selecting their flight attendants. The customised Hogan report had to: Predict occupational success Measure organisational fit Be able to meet the unique requirements of the aviation industry Assist with improving employee engagement Provide […]
Case Study – Hogan Profiling, Leadership and Team Development
Challenge Peter Berry Consultancy was asked to use Hogan Personality Profiling for the playing and coaching group to build individual and team awareness. We were asked to provide an assessment that would allow the coaches to better manage and coach the players. We were also asked for advice about selecting a stronger player leadership group, that could […]
Case Study – Frontline Supervisor Leadership Program
Challenge This fast-growing retail chain had recently promoted 60 warehouse staff into leadership positions and engaged Peter Berry Consultancy to develop and deliver a customised leadership program designed to fast-track their development and target specific skills required. Solution The PBC 360 Degree Feedback was used for each of the supervisors prior to the Leadership Program design process. […]
