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The Dimensional Training System® is a unique approach to employee training offered by Psychological Associates. It derives its name from the concept underlying all of our training programs —
the Dimensional® Model of Human Behavior™.
Human Behavior
Before discussing the Model itself, it is important to understand something about
human behavior, because that's what the Model is based upon.
Scientific research into the behaviors of people throughout the world has proven
that human behavior is universal. Behavioral scientists have, therefore, undertaken
numerous studies over the past 50 years to achieve a better understanding of the
patterns of human behavior. With that understanding, the scientists have been
able to develop strategies for dealing with the various behaviors to improve interpersonal
relationships.
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Soon after its inception more
than 35 years ago, Psychological Associates made a commitment to finding a way
of applying those strategies to the world of business because of the many benefits
that could be realized. Managers, for example, would be able to understand why
employees act as they do, deal more effectively with the ways direct reports act,
and develop persuasion strategies that motivate people to make a stronger commitment
to being more productive on their jobs. Employees who understood better how and
why their coworkers act as they do would be able to work together more cooperatively.
That cooperation also would result in higher productivity.
Classifying Behavior Patterns
The early scientific studies of human behavior focused on classifying human
behavior into various patterns. As a result of the studies, several "models"
of human behavior were developed. The complexity of most of the models, however,
prevented their application to business needs.
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