IDI has three unique characteristics that are crucial for feedback to have a positive effect on our behavior.
Asking others for feedback generates respect. Your respondents invest in the process by describing how they experience you, which creates a "contract" between you and them. You become, so to speak, "obliged" to do something with the feedback you receive and this greatly increases the chances that you will actually do it.
IDI does not tell you who you "are". Your IDI profile is a snapshot of how people experience you in a given context. Because the feedback is specific and applies to a particular context, it becomes easier to transform the feedback into insights and concrete actions that you perceive as important.
The Interpersonal Dynamics Inventory (IDI) was initially developed in the United States by Dr. Richard E. Zackrison, Ph. D. in 1977. His decades-long work resulted in the instrument as it exists today, which emphasizes the interpersonal tendencies of human nature while remaining sensitive to the varying behavioral norms of cultures around the world.
Unlike industry tools like the Meyers-Briggs, the Interpersonal Dynamics Inventory draws on both self-perception and input from significant others in the workplace, for instance, co-workers, supervisors, and subordinates. The resulting feedback allows an individual to understand his or her social style and role in order to strengthen relationships and leadership.
Throughout the years, the IDI tool has been consistently tested and adjusted as needed to ensure its foundational approach can translate to modern users and practice. The IDI tool is now fully operational in a digital format in over 24 languages while continuing to employ the groundbreaking outcomes of decades of behavioral-based research.
IDI helps team members learn more about their interpersonal behavior and how others perceive those behaviors.
IDI assists team members across the board in better understanding and speaking the behavioral language of their teammates.
Just one IDI session can strengthen team bonds and realign comprehension of—and passion for—organizational goals.
IDI provides valuable interpersonal insights that add leadership value to executives, managers, and subordinates alike.
Whether you’re an independent business consultant or an organization administrator, you can become a licensed and certified facilitator for IDI.
A multi-rater organizational assessment can grow your individual, team, and organizational strengths to their maximum potential.
— Marine Schumann, Co-Founder of Brighten Solar Co.Taking the IDI has been eye opening—the description of my profile was spot on. I believe it is critical to know your own communication and working styles and it is as important to understand each member of your team's styles. We will now implement this valuable tool throughout our company.
