FAQ iTYPE

 

How does iTYPE work and what is behind it?

iTYPE is a test procedure that reveals the pre- and uncon­scious person­ality struc­tures in less than 10 minutes and without much questioning. This promotes devel­opment processes as well as coaching or training with psycho­log­i­cally sound know-how. Using an implicit measurement method, a largely undis­torted analysis of the inter­acting cognitive systems is created. Here you can find detailed background information.

What is a profiler?
The profilers are the heart and result of our iTYPE test procedure. On 15 – 35 pages, you will not only find the analysis and breakdown of the iTYPE test result, but also coordi­nated psycho­logical tips, recom­men­da­tions and assis­tance for a wide variety of devel­opment fields. These are constantly being further developed and checked by experts for their added value.
What is the difference to other personality tests?

Our greatest special feature is the implicit measurement method, i.e. we do not ask difficult questions that have to be inter­preted first or where you may make a wrong assessment of yourself. Do you know how common "sometimes" is or what the difference is between agree and agree very much? Exactly. Therefore, you can trust your intuition with us and be guided by which visual pattern you like better. Feel free to take a look here for more in-depth information.

Who can use iTYPE?

Taking the test is child's play and takes a maximum of 10 minutes.  However, the targeted evalu­ation and use of the iTYPE test result must be carried out by certified consul­tants. In order to use the test result optimally and purpose­fully in coaching, training and devel­opment processes, a well-founded profes­sional pre-training with psycho­logical know-how is required. The certi­fi­cation prepares you for this.

Do I need to get certified to use iTYPE as a coach/​trainer?

In short – yes please!

We want to live up to our slogan "Unique Person­al­ities – Endless Possi­bil­ities". That's why iTYPE values quality, not quantity. Person­ality is a complex topic that requires a profound psycho­logical under­standing. In addition, it is important that the complex test results are inter­preted accord­ingly in order not to come to false or super­ficial analyses from which no one benefits in the end.

In addition  to how to use the test procedure and the database, our certi­fi­cation will give you a compre­hensive insight into various psycho­logical topics from the perspective of systemics, analytics and research. We also work in a very practice-oriented way, so that you are well prepared for the use of iTYPEs after­wards. And at the same time, you can network with other consul­tants so that you can exchange best practices and discuss challenging appli­cation situa­tions. The concept of the certi­fi­cation delib­er­ately relies on an alter­nation of asynchronous and synchronous learning, so that you can benefit from a profitable alter­nation of self-directed learning, group learning experi­ences and input phases by our experts; inside. You can find the costs for the certi­fi­cation here.

How can I use iTYPE as a trainer/​coach?

The profilers are suitable for coaches and trainers in the areas of person­ality devel­opment, personnel devel­opment, team and leadership devel­opment. iTYPE is a tool for integrative, constructive and systemic processes. It is not intended or suitable for deficit analyses or exclusion proce­dures.  A few examples of profitable areas of application:

  • Training and coaching on the topic of leadership types and management
  • Commu­ni­cation workshops and trainings (personal, sales, leadership or teams)
  • Personal Coaching (soft skill devel­opment and cultural add)
  • Team compo­sition, constel­la­tions and devel­opment (grid analyses within an organi­zation, support in working with larger groups)
  • Orien­tation and finding coaching (new, re-entry and career entry)
  • Profes­sional supple­men­tation and expansion in the areas of stress, psycho­logical strain and resilience
Can I see the iTYPE procedure beforehand?

Of course! We under­stand that you don't want to and shouldn't buy a pig in a poke. You should be allowed to look at the procedure that your coachees go through accord­ingly. If you are not yet in conver­sation with us, enter the keyword: future consultant as the heading in our contact form and leave us a small greeting. We will then send you a demo test TAN as soon as possible, which will give you an insight into the test procedure.

Your result will be stored in our archive for you until your certi­fi­cation (GDPR-compliant, of course) or deleted unopened if we have not had any further contact with you after 3 months.

I'm curious about my profiler, but I don't want to become an iTYPE consultant?

If you would like to have your result from the demo TAN in advance for your own devel­opment as a trainer or coach, we will be happy to provide you with this for a small cost contri­bution of €25.00 plus VAT. This is also possible without you taking part in the certi­fi­cation afterwards.

You are inter­ested in iTYPE for your personal devel­opment: In the future, there will  be a webshop at iTYPE where you can easily make a small profiler for your self-coaching at home.

What running costs will I have as a trained consultant?

None.

Surprised? Sometimes we do too! If you are an iTYPE consultant, you have access to our maintained system. There are no running costs for you. Only when you have a workshop, training or coaching and iTYPE is used (TANs are generated and sent by you) will you receive an invoice for the TANs generated in the system. How much you and your services are worth is up to you individ­ually. Following the FAQ you will find a price sheet for current iTYPE-TANs. Of course, this is confi­dential and can only be viewed by consultants.

What are the advantages of being a consultant?
  • Expand your toolbox and methods with iTYPE
  • Economical and efficient work even with large groups
  • High-quality additional service that supports the process
  • Gain of profes­sional know-how in the areas of systemics, analytics and research, which is imparted by psychologists
  • Refresh your know-how about consulting and devel­opment processes
  • All the basics taught can be used profitably in group processes, coaching, workshops and trainings, regardless of the use of the iTYPE® tests
  • High-quality profilers with profes­sionally tested content that is constantly being developed and expanded
  • Possible free integration into networking and online marketing
  • Invita­tions to regular coaching and learning days
  • Free access to a constantly maintained system with no running costs.
What are the advantages for my coachees/​clients?
  • Less time with lengthy analysis discus­sions = more time and space for the actual devel­opment process
  • It is actually a pleasure to experience the test and hold its result in your hands (our profilers are even designed for different person­ality struc­tures in terms of design and aesthetics)
  • It promotes commu­ni­cation, under­standing and bonding within groups
  • In addition to their journey into person­ality analysis, all partic­i­pants have a "take-home message" and find tricks, tips and hints that suit them, from self-help to further fields of devel­opment and potential.
My organization/​company uses different testing methods and has rejected the use of iTYPE, what now?

Unfor­tu­nately, you have not yet had a training or workshop with iTYPE and have come to us on recom­men­dation? Private individuals also have the oppor­tunity to experience iTYPE. In the future, there will even be the possi­bility to purchase your own small profiler versions for self-coaching at home in our webshop.
Do you want to become an iTYPE consultant yourself? Then click here for certi­fi­cation.