Pdp Timeline
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This document provides a summary of the history and development of personality and career assessment tools, with a focus on the company Professional DynaMetric Programs (PDP). It describes key events and individuals in the field dating back to 400 BC, and then outlines the founding of PDP in 1962, the development of its tools and software over the decades, expansion globally by the 2000s, and continued innovations in recent years including new language options and online platforms.
Pdp Timeline
- 1. Beginnings Carl Jung PsychologicalTypes 400 B. C. Hippocrates Four Traits: Choleric, Sanguine, Phlegmatic, Melancholy 1921 Bruce M. Hubby born1933 Raymond Cattell Personality:A Systematic,Theoretical, and Factual Study 1950 Abraham Maslow Motivation and Personality 1954 Maxwell Maltz, MD, FICS Psycho-Cybernetics PDP incorporated in Colorado as Personal Dynamics Profiles Research methodology “Monograph No. 4 Independent Studies of the Reliability and Validity of Responses to the PDP Survey” by Samuel R. Houston, PhD, and Dudley Solomon, EdD, is published. Federal guidelines released regarding the implementation of tests and assessments for US employers. 1977 Case studies completed by Bonnie D. Bass, EdD, Jerry L.Terrill, PhD, and Linda Marten, PhD 1960 Bruce attends AMA psychometrics seminar1962 Bruce M. Hubby is introduced to Samuel Houston, PhD, by Dudley Solomon, EdD, then president of National Jewish Hospital, to explore researching and developing a new people-management instrument. Five Research Stipulations 1. An 80 percent minimum correlation coefficient of non-commingled trait descriptors 2. Single-word stimuli responses 3. A five-point Likert response scale 4. A variable norm 5. Confirmation of results with the survey taker for validation purposes Research begins on Trait Pairs. PDP name, slogan, and logo first used EC-101 released to score and hand plot ProScan® Data Sheet 1978 19791976
- 2. PDP changes its name from Personal Dynamics Profiles to Professional DynaMetric Programs. PDP software development (DOS) begins in earnest, with Curt Burris as programmer. Otrona ATTACHE portable computer released for $3,995, the first computer affordable for business use PDP begins using The Source, a predecessor to the internet for scoring and compiling ProScan narrative reports. Bonnie D. Bass, EdD, University of San Francisco, completes her doctoral dissertation based on ProScan study of 150 registered nurses in an acute care hospital Corporate headquarters relocates to Woodland Park, Colorado PDP expands into Australia. Jan C. Perich joins PDP corporate staff. JobScan® released— an employee screening/selection module PepScan® released— a computerized performance evaluation module PDP expands into Canada. Brent W. Hubby joins PDP corporate staff. Dynasys® Version of PDP software (Windows 3.1) released TeamScan® released—a team-building module utilizing groups of ProScans for team analysis William “Skip” Mann, a supporter and champion of PDP since its inception, joins the staff as CEO/CFO and later becomes 50 percent partner. First prototype franchise purchased by Joe Dowd EC-201 released EC-301 released 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1989 Post Normative Study published by Malcolm L.Williamson, PhD, and Bruce M. Hubby, founder and president
- 3. PDP expands into Singapore. PDP expands into Istanbul, Turkey, through the efforts of Sunay Karamık of Karamık Management Consultants, Inc. Independent research study, “Validation of the Professional DynaMetric Programs®, Inc. (PDP) ProScan® and JobScan® for Predicting Driver Success,” published by Kurt Kraiger, PhD, University of Colorado at Denver PDP expands into Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and Thailand through the efforts of Marie Chang. Entrepreneur ranks PDP #359 in its Franchise 500. PDP remains on the Franchise 500 list through 2000, when PDP ends the franchise program to begin a licensing program. Managers Strat-Map® released—a new PDP brand of strategic mapping programs for managers ©2010 DynaPro, a Div of PDP, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO USA 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. Individual Position Manager Date: 1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Replacement Cost $ 2. NATURAL STRENGTHS Trait pairs Logic Fact Feeling Balance 4. SATISFACTION MOTIVATION Satisfaction High Average Low Ask: “What happens at work to contribute to this satisfaction level? Motivators 2. *Defined: 1. *Defined: 3. *Defined: 4. *Defined: *Say: “Help me understand what you mean by ______________.” Demotivator Can manager Create//provide? Yes No Maybe Yes No Maybe Yes No Maybe Yes No Maybe 5. COMMUNICATION STYLES Style How will they communicate How to communicate to them 6. ACTIONS TIMELINE RESULTS Identified Pressures 7. MANAGING STRESS Dominance Extroversion Pace Conformity Logic Sources of Pressure Work Related Dominance Extroversion Pace Conformity Logic Energy Drain Sigmas Available Energy Zone Resolution Plan Back-up Style Discuss work related expectations Necessary adjustments Follow-up plan MANAGERS Strat-Map® MANAGERS FAST FORM 3. ENERGY RESOURCES- T A S K Energy Style Energy Level Thrust Allegiance Ste-nacity Kinetic Energy Zone First foreign- language version released in Traditional Chinese DynaSys® for Windows released, including new TeamScan graphics with the OrgStats and RealTeam Reports Independent research,“Disparate Impact Study of the Professionl DynaMetric Programs® (PDP®)ProScan® Instrument,” published by Kurt Kraiger, PhD, University of Colorado at Denver New report added to JobScan®—Job Matching Chart Bonnie D. Bass, EdD, opens the DynaPro division of PDP, Inc., a certification level for the consultant market. DynaPro 1991 1992 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999
- 4. PDP expands into China PDPNet Simplfied Chinese language version released PDP expands into Venezuela. PDPNet Spanish language version released Death of Bruce M. Hubby on May 13 Development of a PDP web application begins. Team Dynamics Strat-Map® released PDP expands into India through the efforts of Nicco Ventures. 2002 PDPworks® 2.0 version released 2008 PDPworks.com released— a web-based application PowerApp® released— a new PDP brand of workshop resources The City of Colorado Springs presents the Mayor and City Council Annual International Award for Outstanding Export Program to PDP. Lynn Owens, PhD, Montana State University conducts research on IronMan participants using PDP ProScan and TeamScan PDP relocates to Colorado Springs, Colorado. PDP becomes an HRCI Approved Provider for continuing education credits. PDP receives the Colorado State Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting. 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 Chaplain John Kinney, a lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force, uses PDP with troops in Kuwait and Afghanistan. Key Dates 1. TEAM GOALS and OUTCOMES 2. INDIVIDUAL WORK STYLE METRICS 3. GROUP DYNAMIC METRICS 4. STRATEGIC PLAN 5. EXECUTION / IMPLEMENTATION 6. MOMENTUM and FOCUS 7. CELEBRATE MILESTONES Dominance Extroversion Pace Conformity Team Purpose TEAM DYNAMICS Strat-Map® TEAM AGREEMENT Team Goals Team’s Contribution to Larger Purpose Team Success Metrics Team _____________ Date_______ % % % % Team Leader Communication Style Energy Style Teller/Authoritative Seller/Persuasive Casual/Careful Guarded/Cautious/Exacting % % % % Communication—Interaction Metrics Fact ____% Feeling ____% Balance ____% Decision Making Metrics: Resources Needed Deliverables Team Meetings Frequency Length Location Progress Report Frequency Distribution Strategic Briefings/Plan Adjustments Motivators (Positive environments for team members) Demotivators (Negative environment for team members) Energy Styles Thrust ____________% Allegiance ____________% Ste-nacity ____________% Change Process Along the way Finish Visibility of Outcomes Recognition/Rewards Leadership Style ©2008 DynaPro, a Div of PDP, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO USA
- 5. Global Expansion PDP has expanded globally into the following countries: Australia Brazil Canada Cayman Islands China England Hong Kong India Japan Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Puerto Rico Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey Venezuela ProScan QuickView Report released 1984, R ev. 2011 Professional DynaMetric Programs, Inc./PDP Inc. All R ights R eserved.© C.C. Sample Survey: 09/01/10 QuickView What makes this person TICK? The following is an overview of this individual's BASIC/NATURAL SELF— Traits, Interests, Communication Style and Key Action Tips. TRAITS PACE trait—Steady, unhurried, persistent, pleasant and cooperative. In harmony with environment, able to take what comes and make the best of it. Prefer to maintain a set pace from start to finish before starting a new task. CONFORMITY trait—Careful, thorough, loyal, dutiful, structured and systems-oriented. Want to be correct and desire guidelines to work within. EXTROVERSION trait—Reserved, private and quiet, especially around strangers. The more familiar with an individual or group, the more comfortable with self expression. DOMINANCE trait—Supportive, collaborative, modest and helpful. Place importance on security and prefer to work with leadership that has a strong sense of direction and purpose. LOGIC: FEELING—Respond instinctively when making a decision. React to unproven situations with an automatic conclusion. ENERGY LEVEL: High Achiever Zone (6)— Endless energy resource. Require extensive projects or diverse activities. ENERGY STYLE: ALLEGIANCE—Follow through, supportive style; dedicated to completing predetermined project. INTERESTS Like—Routines, repetition, deliberation, cooperation, harmony, peace, comfort, leisure time. Dislike—Poor planning, unpredictability, spur of the moment, pressure, shop talk. COMMUNICATION STYLES CASUAL/CAREFUL—Warm, friendly and willing to listen. When in charge of people, will use a mild persuasive style. Prefer to have harmonious and non-chaotic surroundings with time to get comfortable in a new environment. Communicate to this person through: Time to process need for change Agreement on agenda, time frame Consistent, clear directions, priorities KEY ACTION TIPS Plan ahead—Prioritize and schedule, then minimize changes. Review processes—Establish a clear path to follow. Build confidence—Encourage open and timely communication; provide initial, and refresher, training. Soften tone—Gain support and collaboration through considerate messages; offensive commands create withdrawn and delayed actions. My Actions: ___________________________________________________________________________ Results (30/60/90 days): _____________________________________________________________ QuickView Package Page 1 ProScan Mentoring certification developed with U.S.Air Force and released to marketplace PDPworks language pack releases in Simplified Chinese Release of PDPglobal.com for clients and PDPbiz.com for representatives PDPworks releases Turkish language reporting. PDP China achieves great success and receives a top sales award. 2013 Publication of A Living Legacy, a book about the founding and development of PDP PDP Administrator eCertification released on PDP eCampus Third eLearning course, Developing Effective Communication Skills released on eCampus 2010 PDP Europe opens in Barcelona, Spain. PDP eCampus for distance learning released with two courses: Understanding Personal Strengths and Management Results with QuickView PDPworks expands language options with Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Catalan reporting. 2012 2011