
What is the Birkman method?
A quick response is – it’s like a Myers-Briggs on steroids – lots of them. They both present a fascinating picture of why you do what you do. Then, the Birkman goes much deeper. It provides you with a picture of what you’re like at your best, when you’re in your strength and what motivates you to stay or be there. Then, in a non-judgmental manner, it presents a picture of you at your worst, with the behaviors you exhibit, when you needs are not being met. It gives the insights to catch yourself in these reactive behaviors, thus providing you with the opportunity to actually consider alternative responses and more effective behavior.
And, the descriptions are neither right nor wrong – simply a valid portrayal of your strengths and weakness, presented in an empowering manner. Are you ready to see yourself with your strengths and your warts? Are you ready to begin getting clarity around those difficult relationships in your life? Then, it’s time for the 2beffective Birkman experience. You can trust the:
•5+ years 2beffective has been using this tool in corporations throughout the world in large and
small organizations and corporations,
•50+ years of work-place validation with the Birkman,
•500+ individuals who have benefited from 2beffective’s Birkman consultations, and
•500,000 individuals currently in the Birkman database that form the “norm” to which your report is
viewed
The Birkman method focuses on five major perspectives:
1. Usual Behavior – an individual’s effective behavioral style for dealing with
relationships and tasks.
2. Underlying Needs – an individual’s expectations of how relationships and
social situations should be governed in the context of the relationship or
situation.
3. Stress Behaviors – an individual’s ineffective style of dealing with relationships
or tasks; behavior observed when there needs are not met.
4. Interests –powerful magnets that serve as primary motivators and drivers to
behavioral and occupational preferences.
5. Organizational Focus - the perspective in which an individual views problems
and solutions relating to organizational goals.
Our customers are enthusiastic about the results the Birkman method® gives them.
They use it in the following areas:
- Increasing their own effectiveness
- Developing their employees
- Enhancing the effectiveness of their teams
- Leadership and management development
For further information on how you can maximize human potential and achieve superior and sustainable results, contact us.