customizable programs : Corporate + Individual Development Training

Futures Found + associates use their combined years of experience along with objective assessment tools in order to custom-design programs for your organization. Whether the goal is a new employee engagement plan, recruitment, or change management, Futures Found has the knowledge, ability and tools to move you forward... we measure, you grow!
    •    Introduction to Type in Organizations with MBTI® Step II™
    •    Optimizing Team Performance with MBTI® (+ Individual Modules)
    •    The Emotionally Intelligent Manager with EQ-i 2.0®
    •    Introduction to Attentional and Interpersonal Style with TAIS®
    •    The Strong Interest Inventory® and Working Styles
    •    Skills Confidence with the Strong Interest Inventory®

research results : Evidence-Based Effectiveness

TRUST AND TEAMS: THE RIPPLE EFFECT
New Research on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Instrument in Team Building

A research project that examined the effectiveness of the MBTI® assessment as a team-building tool... focused on whether the MBTI instrument is a useful tool for overcoming communication barriers and building trust among leaders and teams.

Teams that do not take risks will never be high-performing teams. But the kind of communication necessary to build trust can only happen if team members are in an environment where they feel safe enough to share opinions openly.   
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NEW RESEARCH: EQi
Shows Emotional Intelligence Improves Organizational Climate and Bottom-Line Performance

The three-year study was conducted... in Europe. Key findings include:
1.    For individual managers, emotional intelligence scores predict 47% of the variation in manager's performance scores.
2.    Emotional intelligence predicts 76% of the variation in organizational engagement.
3.    Plants with higher organizational engagement achieved higher bottom-line results.
4.    In addition, during the project, employee turnover also dropped by 63%.
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assessment tools : Administered + Interpreted by Futures Found

Strong® | Stong Interest Inventory®

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The Strong® is the most scientifically sound, thoroughly researched and widely used interest inventory. It links your interests and preferences to various jobs and work settings, allowing you to arrive at more job satisfaction and to develop other interests.

MBTI® + MBTI® Step II™ | Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®

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After more than 50 years of research and development, the MBTI® tool is the most widely used instrument for understanding individual personality differences for yourself and others, and the jobs and tasks that give you satisfaction. The newer MBTI® Step II™ explores 20 individual facets and provides information on communication, decision-making, dealing with change and conflict.

EQi® | Emotional + Social Intelligence Quotient

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Emotional intelligence is a proven indicator of performance and development potential. The EQ-i 2.0 measures emotional and social skills that influence the way you perceive and express yourself, develop and maintain your relationships, cope with challenges and more. EQ is not static, you can focus on areas for improvement and use this tool for employee development, recruitment and retention.

CIP | Career Interest Profiler®

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The CIP suggests top careers, hobbies, and activities that fit your interests. With a click of the mouse, your report links you to jobs, duties and skills requirements towards your career development. It also lists vocational/technical jobs that do not require post-secondary.

TAIS® | The Attentional + Interpersonal Style Inventory

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TAIS® has a global reputation for the selection and training of high-level performers. It measures the specific concentration and interpersonal skills necessary for effective decision-making and performance critical to your success in a wide range of settings.

There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.
—John Adams