PPA Strengths and Limitations

Sample Report

PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL - MR THOMAS

This report summarises Mr Thomas's positive behavioural traits which can be interpreted as his "Working Strengths".

These are the values that he contributes to the organisation. It also includes "Possible Limitations" which describe those driving forces which may be seen by some as personal shortcomings.

Mr Thomas's strengths are a clear indication of those areas of accountability or operational involvement where he would likely be most comfortable and therefore most productive and successful. Conversely, the indicated limitations highlight those areas where Mr Thomas may, in all probability, benefit most from training, development and/or support.

Working Strengths of Mr Thomas

• Comfortable working with systems and in a structured environment
• Respecting tradition and the tried and tested
• Making decisions where experienced
• Stabilising influence
• Maintaining the status quo
• Outgoing, gregarious attitude
• Able to meet a wide variety of people easily and in a relaxed manner
• Positive overall approach
• Skilled at, and gains pleasure in, persuading others
• Capable of influencing others to his point of view
• Frank, direct and uninhibited; speaks up when so inclined
• Determination and example of hard work
• Independent thought and action

Possible Limitations of Mr Thomas

• Can be inflexible, stubborn and, at times, procrastinates
• Lack of urgency may result in unnecessary delays
• Can hold a grudge
• Could have trouble meeting deadlines
• May adopt an independent and stubborn stance
• May tend to overstep limits of authority
• Influence on group dynamics may be counter productive
• May tend to over-emphasise the tried and tested
• Unrealistic level of optimism
• Lack of depth in problem solving
• May resist change

In order to assess the above report it should be considered in the context of the job requirements. Therefore it is recommended that the Strengths & Limitations be compared with the Job Description (HJA). The HJA defines those job requirements and the behavioural dimensions needed for satisfactory completion of the task, assignment or project.