PI Management Strategies Flashcards

In PI's framework, what does 'behavioral stretch' mean for a manager?

Answer: Requiring an employee to consistently act outside their natural behavioral tendencies

Behavioral stretch occurs when a job or manager consistently requires behaviors that go against an employee's natural drives, which is draining over time.

According to PI, how should a manager give feedback to a high-Formality (Factor D) employee?

Answer: With specific data, clear structure, and written documentation

High-Formality employees value precision, structure, and documentation, so feedback should be detailed, data-driven, and formally delivered.

What management strategy does PI recommend for a low-Formality (Factor D) employee?

Answer: Use big-picture communication and avoid overwhelming them with excessive rules or procedures

Low-Formality employees prefer flexibility and high-level direction rather than rigid rules or excessive documentation.

When onboarding a new hire using PI, what is the recommended first step a manager should take?

Answer: Review the new hire's PI Behavioral Assessment results to understand their drives and communication preferences

Reviewing the new hire's PI results before they start helps the manager prepare a tailored onboarding experience aligned with the individual's needs.

Which PI reference profile is most likely to need management support around following established processes and respecting structure?

Answer: Maverick

The Maverick profile features high Dominance and low Formality, making them entrepreneurial but prone to bypassing rules or established processes.

What does PI recommend for managing conflict between two employees with opposing behavioral profiles?

Answer: Use both employees' PI profiles to help them understand each other's drives and communication styles

PI advocates using behavioral profile data to help conflicting employees build mutual understanding and find productive ways to collaborate.