History of SOI

Question 1

How was it created?

Answer 1

In 1983, Dr’s. Getz and Wilson began work on what would become the Style of Influence™ Assessment. The theory built around, “if we can know ‘this’ about someone, can we then predict, with some measure of consistency, how they will use ‘this’ to influence the people around them”?

Question 2

What does it measure?

Answer 2

How to communicate with clarity
How to leverage strengths for impact
How to manage blind spots effectively
How to assemble high performance teams
How to onboard for immediate results
How to develop high impact coaching plans

Question 3

What does the SOI measure?

Answer 3

Aptitude

Question 4

Behavioral Assessments?

Answer 4

They are designed at specific inventory
Myers Brigg
• View yourself in environment
DISC
• How do you view yourself in a social environment
Strength Finders
• How do you view yourself in a work environment
SOI
• Behavioral says, if I know these traits, what does this look like in motion?
• This is really designed for teams, so that when you put a group of people on a graph you get a greater understanding

Question 5

Cronbach’s Internal Reliability

Answer 5

.70 industry standard → SOI rates .82-.89 SOI is a four-factor measurement