Presentation Brain Perform

BrainPerform – Maximizing individual performance

Main Points:Main Points:

Limits of traditional assessment toolsLimits of traditional assessment tools

Arguments for Neurosciences Arguments for Neurosciences

What brings new What brings new BrainPerformBrainPerform??

BrainPerformBrainPerform –– New Assessment ApproachNew Assessment Approach

BrainPerformBrainPerform –– Personal and Leadership DevelopmentPersonal and Leadership Development

The permanent goal to increase individual and organizational performance determines the need for using objective assessment and development tools

There are lots of tools – HOW do we choose them?

By identifying the factors which influence performance

By objectively measuring those factors

In order to successfully assess and develop our abilities we have to act directly on the factors that determine our behaviours

Limits of traditional assessment toolsLimits of traditional assessment tools

They have low prediction – e.g. correlation coefficient between personality

tests and future performance is 0,38 (n.b. acceptable level is 0,7)

They have various errors (projection bias, cross-cultural bias, desirability

effect)

They don’t succeed in identifying CAUSES for a certain level of

performance; for this reason, we don’t know the real LEVERS required for

improving individual performance.

There is a solution: There is a solution:

New trends in Behavioral Neurosciences are to design assessment tools able to identify CAUSES for a certain level of performance.

HOW?HOW?

By evaluating the brain’s networks – these networks are the main factor influencing our individual performance.

The functioning of neural networks determines our ability to successfully handle various tasks in social and work environment.

Arguments forArguments for NeurosciencesNeurosciences

The “Human Brain Mapping” project – launched by US Administration in the ’90s focused on understanding the functionality of various neural networks.

Multiple brain areas were mapped through scanning and recording brain’s activity (RMN) while people executed specific mental tasks.


Through extensive experimental research, there has been proved a direct link between various brain networks and specific behaviors.

Neural NetworksSpecific Behaviors/

Abilities


Prestigious Universities and Research Institutes have designed specific tools/exercises to measure the functionality of various neural networks:

Stanford University

Sackler Institute

Princeton University M.I.T

Harvard Medical School

Yale University

Oxford University

University of California at Berkeley

Neurosciences Neurosciences -- BrainPerformBrainPerform

These international efforts are intended to promote assessment tools which can significantly increase the objectivity of prediction of future individual performance, making more efficient management decisions.

BrainPerformBrainPerform is among the first assessment tools to measure the functionality of neural networks as a way to develop personal and managerial skills.

The instrument has been designed by BrainPerform BrainPerform consultants, who have internationally recognised expertise in neurosciences.

What brings new BrainPerformBrainPerform?

It links the functionality of neural networks with specific behaviours/skills, which are relevant for a high performance.

HOW?

It “translates” functionality patterns of neural networks into behaviors & skills and indicates the degree of development of those skills.

The behaviors which are specific for various personal and managerial skills have been identified following the analysis of competencies’ models from Fortune 500 companies.


The assessment tool consists of 7 scientifically designed exercises, each of them measuring the functionality of specific neural networks.

The exercises have been designed following extensive researchprojects in collaboration with:

o Sackler Institute for Neurobiology

o Cornell University

o Slovak Institute of Experimental Psychology

o Slovak Academy of Science

The exercises are designed as “games” (they do not contain verbal items), thus eliminating traditional errors.


The exercises are integrated into a software application, using secured technologies

The data resulted from the exercises are analysed and correlated with demographics and functional statistics emerged from extensive research

The results are structured in Individual Assessment Reports, which also contain areas of personal development

On-line assessment on dedicated website with friendly interface (username and password access)

Short assessment interval – approx. 45 min

Simple logistics – connection to Internet

BrainPerform BrainPerform covers a wide range of HR processes:covers a wide range of HR processes:

ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT – it is the ideal tool for:Recruitment and selectionRecruitment and selection

Promotion Promotion

Succession planningSuccession planning

DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT – it is the fundamental tool for:Management & Leadership development Management & Leadership development

Career developmentCareer development

Talent ManagementTalent Management

BrainPerform BrainPerform –– used forused for AssessmentAssessment

The exercises from BrainPerformBrainPerform collect data regarding the functionality of neural networks such as:

Reaction timeNumber of errorsNumber of trials

These data are analysed and compared with performance norms corresponding to relevant population.

The results are integrated in individual reports, linking the functionality of neural networks with the degree of skills’ development.

Through assessment of neural networks functionality, BrainPerform provides results about the following competencies, structured in 8 clusters:

Cluster: Leadershipo Delegationo Self-confidenceo Feedback

Cluster: Decision Makingo Impulse controlo Management of uncertainty

Cluster: Problem Solvingo Problem solving

Cluster: Results Orientationo Task persistenceo Inner Drive

Cluster: Communication/Personal Relationships

o Listening to otherso Social sensitivityo Assertivity

Cluster: Change Management o Innovation o Adaptability

Cluster: Planning & Organizing o Planning & Organizing

Cluster: Emotions Managemento Resilienceo Emotional control

Example:

Imagistic studies (using fMRI) have identified the brain regions involved in perception of unfamiliar people and behaviors triggered by these situations (with red & orange in the picture)

The way we perceive unfamiliar people influence our behavior and determines the efficiency of Managing Interpersonal Relationships competency

Example of BrainPerform graphic Report:

BrainPerform BrainPerform –– used forused for AssessmentAssessment

The individual assessment reports allow a matching between Job Profile requirements and skills development

These percentage match helps making objective HR management decisions:

choose the best candidates in selection process

distinguish best performers for promotion

identify key people for succession planning

BrainPerform BrainPerform –– used forused for DevelopmentDevelopment

BrainPerformBrainPerform provides a diagnosis of neural networks functionality, pointing for the levers of development

Skills/competencies are better developed if we know the right brain triggers:

the knowledge about what to do in that situation

the functioning level of the neuronal network responsible for handling that situation


By using Neuronal techniquesNeuronal techniques we can consolidate and/or activate neural networks responsible for specific behaviors/competencies

For example, network 1(shown in the picture) is known to control our decision making behavior

By stimulating that network, we will consolidate this behaviour, and implicitly will develop our ability to make decisionsNewly developed behaviors are re-enforced through behavioural behavioural techniquestechniques (business simulations reflecting real organizational context)


These types of interventions are used for the management development program, which is structured as follows:

5 sessions across 2 months

Mix of group exercises and one-to-one interactions with the facilitator

Individual practice and re-enforcement on CD-stored exercises

Integration of techniques for neural stimulation with behavioraltechniques (business simulations)

Identifying individual learning style and adapting it to various contexts

Continuous monitoring of individual progress and feedback

Integrating individual development techniques in daily practices


The individual assessment reports identify areas of future skills development

Knowing exactly the development needs better supports HR processes:

o Customising management development programs

o Identifying High Potentials for talent management programs

o Designing the right career paths based on development potential

BrainPerform supports your management decisions in a variety of HR processes and provides high returns for your HR investments!

Contact:Contact:

BrainPerformBrainPerformCaleaCalea VictorieiVictoriei nr. 136, Et. 4, nr. 136, Et. 4, ApAp. 39, . 39, BucurestiBucuresti

Tel. + 40 21 3100 415Tel. + 40 21 3100 415

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