The solution was to combine the feedback from the PPA profiles conducted at the beginning of the programme with the HPTI (High Potential Trait Indicator) for relevant individuals. This gave the Learning & Development team a wealth of information around each candidate’s behavioural and personality traits, potential frustrations and showed how they were likely to behave under pressure. The feedback also gave an insight into each candidate’s strengths, the areas they needed to develop and a deeper insight into where they could be of most value to the Johnsons Workwear business. The report profiles gave Johnsons Workwear the foundation on which to build solid, individual development plans to further the talent management programme.

“The combined use of the Thomas PPA and HPTI tools has been critical to the continued success of the Johnsons Academy. The report profiles have given us the foundation on which to build solid, individual development plans and to further tailor the talent management programme to meet our Academy candidates’ needs. The profiles also provided a huge step forward for candidates to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their capabilities as well as giving them sight of where they might excel in future within the Johnsons Workwear business” stated Michela. “For our senior team members, who are highly skilled and experienced people, HPTI has helped to bring clarity to conversations on where to go next helping us to put leadership action plans in place.”