Compare PDP’s ProScan to Predictive Index

Determine which assessment is right for your business’ people management needs.

 Given the variety of behavioral assessments and personality tests available, choosing the right one can be difficult. Each assessment is uniquely designed, and the most suitable option for you hinges on your objectives. If your organization aims to leverage behavioral insights for guiding decisions in hiring, engagement, conflict resolution, and leadership, it's essential to weigh the key distinctions between PDP Global and Predictive Index.
PDP
DiSC
Time to Complete SurveyBoth assessments are untimed and don’t have a limit, however these are the average completion times
5-10 Mins
15-20 Mins
Question Quantity
60
Roughly 80
Measures Energy StyleAn Energy Style is the method(s) by which one approaches tasks or accomplishes goals
Yes
No
Measures Response IntensityPDP utilizes a 5-point Likert Scale vs a Yes/No format
Yes
Yes
Confirmatory Factor AnalysisA CFA is the gold standard in statistical evaluation and involves highly rigorous research
3
0
Accuracy LevelRefers to how many respondents agree with their results
96%
90%
Administrators Must Be Certified
Yes
No
Tested for Zero Bias and Approved for Pre-Employment ScreeningVerifies that the assessment doesn’t discriminate against protected classes
Yes
No
Result CategoriesDoes the assessment categorize an individual into specified profiles, and how many profiles are available?
Unlimited
Yes
MotivatorsRewards or elements that increase satisfaction
Personalized Based on the Individual
Provided Based on Results
ReliabilityOften measured by Chronbach’s alpha, reliability refers to internal consistency and dependability
Very High (α=.94)
Moderate (α=.87)
Research Participant TypeMost studies are performed with undergrad college students, which can skew results
Working Adults
Unspecified
Predictive ValidityTested that the measured traits predict workplace outcomes
Yes
No
Time to Complete Survey

Both assessments are untimed and don’t have a limit, however these are the average completion times
5-10 Mins
6 Mins
Question Quantity

The number of questions the behavioral assessment includes for the survey-taker to answer.
60
86
Measures Energy Style

How an individual approaches tasks and accomplishes goals.
yes-icon
no-icon
Measures Energy Drain

The amount of energy consumed to adapt to stress and pressure.
yes-icon
no-icon
Measures Satisfaction Level

Is the person thriving with their perceived pressures or is it overwhelming?
yes-icon
no-icon
Measures Decision-Making Style

How much fact vs. intuition does an individual rely on to make a decision?
yes-icon
yes-icon
Question Format

Likert scales gauge response intensity on a range from least to most, mitigating bias and enhancing data quality.
yes-icon
no-icon
Confirmatory Factor Analysis

A CFA is the gold standard in statistical evaluation of assessments and involves highly rigorous research.
yes-icon comptab-infoalt7-icon
Yes
Large sample size: 1500-2000 respondents for each of the three CFAs.
yes-icon comptab-infoalt7-icon
Yes
Small sample size of 250-350 respondents.
Accuracy Level

Refers to how many respondents agree with their results.
yes-icon comptab-infoalt7-icon
98%
Flag Icon
comptab-infoalt7-icon
86%
Report Insights

How much information does the assessment’s report share about the individual?
Comprehensive/Multi-Page, Intuitive, Plain-English Reporting
Limited, One-Page Summary Reporting
Account User Certification Requirements

Education for the user role to ensure maximum results when administering, interpreting, and leveraging profile measurements
yes-icon
yes-icon
Designed for the Screening and Selection of Applicants

Verifies that the assessment doesn’t discriminate against protected classes.
yes-icon
yes-icon
Motivation

Rewards or elements that increase satisfaction.
Personalized Based on the Individual
Based on Profile Results
Reliability

Often measured by Chronbach’s alpha, reliability refers to internal consistency and dependability.
Very High (α=.94 to .88) comptab-infoalt7-icon
Reliability estimates ranged from .94 to .88 following multiple rounds of psychometric assessment.
Moderate (α=.83)
Predictive Validity

Tested that the measured traits predict workplace outcomes.
yes-icon
yes-icon
Item Response Theory

The most important psychometric method of validating scales.
yes-icon comptab-infoalt7-icon
Evaluated model fit with modern/cutting-edge statistical techniques that take into account each person’s individual characteristics.
no-icon
Flags for Response Integrity

Does the system monitor whether the respondent is faking their way through the assessment questions?
yes-icon
no-icon

Every individual in your company has strengths. Start discovering what they are so everyone can excel in their role! Your organization will reach new heights with greater retention, morale, performance, and leadership. Sign up for a demo to see how our proven people management system can enhance your workforce today.

Request a Demo
AdobeStock_282457857-1-1

But successful activity, no matter how intense ... provides you with the exhilarating feeling of youthful strength, even at a very advanced age. Work wears you out mainly through frustration of failure.

Hans Selye, MD BOOK: Stress Without Distress

Selye,Hans.png

Who Uses PDP?

Hundreds of client organizations in over 23 countries trust PDP to support their most important workforce initiatives.

Measures Employee Satisfaction


X Predictive Index

PI’s behavioral assessments capture information surrounding four primary traits of A (dominance), B (extraversion), C (patience), and D (formality). While they do ask for behavioral feedback in both a natural environment compared to how the individual feels they need to be, the sets of data remain separate. The information isn’t taken a step further to tell how satisfied the employee is between the two.

PDP Global
Differences between an individual's innate trait inclinations and the expectations they feel compelled to meet can lead to stress. The employee may feel like they need to amplify a trait or, in the reverse, compress it to succeed in their environment. PDP Global measures the individual’s satisfaction level to know whether the adaptation is perceived as a net positive or negative based on how extreme it is. Low satisfaction is a valuable metric for managers as it signals an opportunity to identify and review employee motivators, potentially enhancing conditions and averting turnover.

www.pdpglobal.comhubfsAdobeStock_282457857-1-1-1

Captures Energy Drain

X Predictive Index
Everyone starts out at a certain energy level each day, which then depletes as energy is used to perform daily tasks. PI assessments focus on personality traits without considering the individual's energy dynamics throughout the day. As a result, PI assessments may overlook important indicators of potential burnout. Individuals assessed through PI may not receive insights into their capacity to handle daily demands and maintain optimal performance levels.

PDP Global
PDP ProScan measures energy level and drain to determine whether someone is on the verge of burnout, leading to possible resignation, or has the energy required to fulfill the role’s demands. Energy greatly impacts an individual's overall well-being, productivity in the long run, and the ability to sustain performance over time. Someone who is expending too much energy feels exhausted at the end of the day, while others may feel no significant impact from the day’s obligations.

Unposed group of creative business people in an open concept office brainstorming their next project.

Uncovers Backup Styles

X Predictive Index
People react differently than how they normally would when they’re facing pressure and stress. PI behavioral assessments determine natural trait dispositions under comfortable conditions and how an individual feels like they need to be. However, PI does not predict a “backup style” of how someone acts when they run out of energy and patience or decide something is just not worth the effort.

PDP Global
In addition to the behavioral trait data that PDP Global collects, ProScan includes information about an employee’s backup style. Backup styles reveal how an individual copes with adversity when they have no energy or patience left and offer valuable self-awareness. Employees can be mindful of the learned responses ProScan provides to develop for certain situations when they feel like they might respond when they’re not at their best.

Business people using mobile phones and laptops, calculating and discussing charts and diagrams for financial report

Take the first step towards inspiring your culture and igniting productivity! Our proven people management system is scalable and cost-effective. Reach out today for a demo, pricing, or answers to any questions you may have.

Get Started
AdobeStock_493206981-2