Activity Set: Engagement Assessments

Activity Set: Engagement Assessments

Engagement Assessments: Quick Overview (Read below for more detailed information)

Part 1: Principle You

  • FREE Principle You Assessment: https://principlesyou.com/
  • Activity:
    • 3 Archetypes and Characteristics/Brief Description
    • How You Prefer to Think Characteristics/Brief Description
    • How You Engage with Others Characteristics/Brief Description
    • How You Apply Yourself Characteristics/Brief Description

Part 2: Sparktype

  • FREE Sparktype Test: https://sparketype.com/sparketest/
  • Activity: 3 Elements of Sparktype
    • Primary Sparktype and Characteristics/Brief Description
    • Shadow Sparktype and Characteristics/Brief Description
    • Anti-Sparktype and Characteristics/Brief Description

All of the results from these activities will be part of your Character Resume.

Use the Character Resume Worksheet to record your answers, which you can find here: character-resume-worksheet, 4-13-24

Part 1: Principles You (Warning: This is a LONG ONE – 15-30 minutes- to complete!)

This is a relatively new Assessment that provides even more insight about yourself and what you bring to the table. It’s one that will be extremely useful as you explore future employment and/or entrepreneurial endeavors. I strongly believe that this particular assessment provides a great supplement to why your strengths are your strengths. The Principles You Assessment was created by two of the great business thinkers in the world – Ray Dalio and Adam Grant. I’m going to warn you – it’s LONG! I’ve had people share that it’s taken them 30 minutes to complete this assessment. But I believe the value it provides is worth more than the time you need to complete it.

  • Clink on this link to take the FREE Principles You Assessment: https://principlesyou.com/ then click on the button, “Take the Free Assessment”

When you take the Assessment, you’ll be given the option to stop after about 20 minutes; my suggestion would be to keep going so you can get the best results. Once complete, you’ll receive and IN-DEPTH report that provides the following:

  • Your top Three Archetypes (and the two least like you): Best Match, Good Match, and Moderate Match
  • How You Prefer To Think (Your Cognitive Orientation), listed as Very High, High, Moderate, Low, and Very Low
  • How You Engage With Others (Your Interpersonal Orientation), listed as Very High, High, Moderate, Low, and Very Low
  • How You Apply Yourself (Your Motivational Orientation), listed as Very High, High, Moderate, Low, and Very Low

You’ll also be provided with brief descriptions on how you respond in different work and life situations, such as:

  • When interacting with others…
  • As a leader…
  • When planning…
  • When solving problems…
  • When setting goals…
  • On a team…
  • Under stress…
  • When learning

Again, it’s a pretty comprehensive assessment that can be extremely valuable in work and in life.

Additional Resources

Part 2: Sparktype Test

If you ever fine yourself asking the questions, “What am I actually doing with my life?”, then Sparktype is for you. This assessment will help you discover your unique imprint for work that makes you come alive.

Check out this web site for an exploration on what Sparktype is all about and how it can be used:

Activity Instructions:

  • Click on the link to take the FREE Sparktype Test: https://sparketype.com/sparketest/; it should take about 10 minutes.
  • Once you complete the assessment, you’ll get results on your 3 Elements of Sparktype:
    • Your Primary Sparktype
    • Your Shadow (Complementary) Sparktype, and
    • Anti-Sparktype
  • Write down a short list of characteristics and/or a brief description of each.

Additional Resources

Have fun as you get to explore your engagement in life at a deeper level!

P.S. If you’d like to share your results and/or share your thoughts about these assessments, please feel free to share your comments in the “Comments” box below.