Experimentation
In the Experimentation Test, candidates are asked to rate how important experimentation is to them. For candidates who value experimentation, it is important that people try new methods and activities to discover what effect they have. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on experimentation in a team.
The Experimentation Test at a glance
When to use: This test can be used at any stage of the hiring process but may be most relevant in an early stage when getting to know the candidate.
Example question : Candidates rate how important a value is to them on a scale from one to seven. This is an example of a question: "How important is Experimentation to you? For those who value experimentation, it is important that people try new methods and activities to discover what effect they have".
Response time: 2 minutes.
Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important experimentation is to the candidate.
The science behind this test
Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Experimentation Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the experimentation aspect of your company's culture.
The Experimentation Test is part of the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory. The Culture Add Inventory is a collection of work values that measure an individual's contribution to culture. It is inspired by groundbreaking research such as Schwartz's Theory of Basic Human Values and the Organizational Culture Profiler, which was developed at Stanford University.
The HiPeople Culture Add Inventory is highly customizable, making it perfect for organizations that want to hire individuals who will positively add to their culture. To make the most of your Culture Add Assessment, we recommend using several values from the HiPeople Culture Add Inventory.
If you are interested in the science behind Culture Add, start with this scientific publication.
The qualities of a candidate with high test scores
If you're looking for someone to lead the charge on experimentation in your workplace, look no further than someone who scores high on the Experimentation Test. This person values trying new things and exploring different methods to see what effect they have. They're not afraid of change or taking risks, and their openness to new ideas will help create a culture of experimentation within your team. With this person at the helm, you can be sure that new ideas will be welcomed and given a fair chance to succeed.
Can the experimentation culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?
If a team is lacking an experimentation culture, hiring someone who deeply cares about experimentation can make a positive change. This person can be a champion for trying new methods and activities to see what effect they have on the team's work. They can also help to create an environment where people feel comfortable experimenting and exploring new ideas. This can ultimately lead to a more innovative and effective team that is better able to adapt to changing conditions and solve problems creatively.
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