Innovation
In the Innovation Test, candidates are asked to rate how important innovation is to them. For candidates who value innovation, it is important that new ideas are brought to the table and that original and creative thinking takes place. This test helps you to evaluate whether hiring the candidate will increase the focus on innovation in a team.
The Innovation 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 Innovation to you? For those who value innovation, it is important that new ideas are brought to the table and that original and creative thinking takes place".
Response time: 2 minutes.
Result: An easy-to-interpret visualization that shows you how important innovation is to the candidate.
The science behind this test
Organizations are shaped by the values and beliefs of their employees. Use the Innovation Test to determine whether candidates can strengthen the innovation aspect of your company's culture.
The Innovation 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 to inject some new life into your team, look no further than someone who scores high on the Innovation Test. This person is all about thinking outside the box and coming up with creative solutions to problems. They're always looking for new ways to do things and are constantly challenging the status quo. This makes them a great asset to any team that wants to be more innovative.
Can the innovation culture add be leveraged to help a team at a particular time?
A team that lacks an innovation culture may be resistant to new ideas and ways of thinking. This can lead to stagnation and a lack of creativity within the team. Hiring someone who is passionate about innovation can help to change this by introducing new ideas and fresh perspectives. This can help to create an environment where innovation is encouraged and valued, leading to better results for the team as a whole.
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