Overview
Wouldn’t it be great if the people in your life came with an instruction manual? Imagine how much stronger your relationships would be if you really understood what made people tick -- both when things were going well and when there was conflict and opposition. The SDI is NOT just another "personality test." It's a self-scoring motivational assessment tool that provides an understanding of what drives you and what drives others — an understanding that empowers you to communicate in a way that achieves the results you desire.
Why the SDI Works
The SDI depersonalises conflict...
It’s a non-threatening method for conflict management -- a subject that is too often avoided.
The SDI is memorable...
It’s an experiential tool promoting common sense concepts in a highly visual manner.
The SDI honors our differences...
It’s an inventory of the unique way we value different strengths and interpret the actions of others.
The SDI illuminates the reason for our actions...
It’s a snapshot of who we are — going beyond behavior to reveal our driving motivation.
The SDI is intended for application...
It promotes interpersonal insights that are crucial to improving any situation where people interact.
Communicating is easier when you know the language
Many of the world’s most successful individuals believe that being skilled in the art of relationships is a crucial factor in their success. These interpersonal relationship skills include an awareness and understanding that the way we see things may differ from how other people see things.
To some of us, getting things done quickly and efficiently is priority number one. But other people feel that getting the job done right takes thoughtfulness and planning — not speed. Still others tend to be more concerned about the human aspects and the feelings of the people involved. As different as these approaches are, all of them are valuable. Recognising what “motivational language” someone is speaking can greatly enhance your ability to communicate more effectively AND handle conflict more productively. It becomes easier to “relate” to a person’s actions when you understand what drives them from within.
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APPLICATIONS: Any organisation where individuals must work together towards shared goals will find value and flexibility in the SDI. The applications are so diverse that they seem to have nothing in common except for one thing: better human interactions lead to better outcomes. Click here for a full list of applications...
RELATIONSHIP AWARENESS THEORY: The SDI was developed by psychologist, clinical therapist, educator, and author Elias H. Porter, Ph.D. It is built upon his theory of Relationship Awareness -- a learning model for effectively and accurately understanding the motive behind our behavior. More info...
CLIENTS & CASE STUDIES: The SDI has been used to help individuals and organisations for over 30 years. Major companies such as Apple, Boeing, Washington Mutual, and Procter & Gamble have used the SDI to remain competitive. Click here for a partial client list. For brief case studies about the SDI in action, click here.
INVENTORY DETAILS: The SDI captures the responses to 20 questions. Using a graphical score charting method, individuals and/or teams can see everyone’s results on a common scoring triangle. For more details on the tools themselves, click here (English)...
FEEDBACK & EXPECTATIONS: How do others perceive you? What is expected of you? There are multiple editions of the SDI available to provide a complete 360-degree feedback picture of motivation. More info...
FAQ: Still looking for more answers, click here for Frequently Asked Questions... |
