Updated Norms For Ravens Progressive Matrices

Tagged as: Ravens Progressive Matrices, RPM

30 June 2011 Product related
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Please note that we have updated South African Ravens Progressive Matrices norms available for all those clients who often use this assessment. For more information contact our research department at research@jvrafrica.co.za or our assessment advisors at jvr-pas@jvrafrica.co.za

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Psychopathology in the Workplace

Tagged as: psychopathology at work

30 June 2011 Articles
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South Africa’s population is an estimated 49.9 million according to Statistics South Africa. A study done by the Mental Health and Poverty Project for the mental health policy development and implementation in South Africa (31 January 2008) revealed that some 16.5% of South Africans suffered from common mental disorders (depression, anxiety and somatoform disorders) in [...]

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This is Psychology – APA Video Series

27 June 2011 Resources
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Dear Reader, The American Psychological Association is releasing an interesting video series that they’ve entitled: This is Psychology – read the following from their broadcast: “These brief videos are intended to educate the general public about the science of psychology and to illustrate how psychological research can be applied to a broad range of issues [...]

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New Offering from JvR C: Gestalt Coach Training Programme

Tagged as: skills development

27 June 2011 JvR Consulting
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Hi Everyone, JvR Consulting Psychologists offers some really interesting skills development workshops such as: Enhancing Emotional and Social Skills, Facilitations skills and Conflict resolution. They have added another workshop to this growing list entitled: The Gestalt Coach Training Programme JvR Consulting Psychologists is a firm of professionals who deliver evidence-based solutions in specific areas, including [...]

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EQ2.0 Information Sessions Dates

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27 June 2011 Events
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To all our EQ-i users out there, By now you’ve probably heard that the EQ-i has undergone a revision and a new version of the popular assessment will soon be available. Every good assessment should beregularly researched and updated, and this is what MHS did with the EQ-i. Read more about the EQ2.0 and some FAQ’s in this [...]

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The Dark Side of Leadership [podcast]

Tagged as: HDS, Hogan

14 June 2011 Resources
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From: Ann Ferguson [HOGAN Assessments] United Arab Emirates talk radio station Dubai Eye 103.8 recently aired a segment focusing on the dark side of leadership as measured by the Hogan Development Survey. Richard Brady, CEO of Hogan distributor Mentis Consulting, and Ian Taylor, a consultant with Mentis and frequent Dubai Eye contributor, discussed career derailment [...]

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JVR Open Day: Slides and photos

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7 June 2011 News
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A big thanks to all who attended! We had great fun on the day and received some very nice compliments from many of you. Katherine Tweeted and took photos on the day. You can view her gallery here. Below are the links to the presentations for anyone who might be interested: LECTURES Consulting Psychology: A framework for [...]

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IGCCP A Landmark Coaching Psychology Event

3 June 2011 News
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The 1st International Congress of Coaching Psychology, The Southern Hemisphere event, was held in Pretoria on the 26th and 27th of May 2011. This event is part of a series of historical Congress events that will be hosted globally by professional Coaching Psychology bodies during 2011-2012. Coaching Psychology, still characterised by its youth and infancy, [...]

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Flow: A practical guide to Flow

Tagged as: flow

2 June 2011 Articles
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Part 3: A practical guide to Flow Flow part1: An Investigation into the Optimal Experience Flow part2: An Investigation into the Optimal Experience By Paul Vorster In the last article (Part 2) a discussion about the characteristics of Flow were outlined and you were provided with an opportunity to measure your level of Flow. I [...]

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[Research participation opportunity] 2 New ability assessments

1 June 2011 Product related
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The JVR research team has developed two new assessments, the first being a comprehensive measure of verbal ability and the second of numerical ability. Over the years, we have come to realise that our clients are in need of assessments able to measure specific abilities and skills not necessarily tapped by assessments of general mental [...]

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[Research participation opportunity] New criterion-related personality scale

1 June 2011 Product related
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We would like to extend a warm invitation to you to take part in a research project concerning a new, locally developed, criterion-related personality scale. We believe that this research will be of interest and value to you. For us to be able to obtain a large enough group to complete the questionnaire, your participation [...]

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[Research participation opportunity] MBTI Afrikaanse weergawe.

31 May 2011 Product related
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Ons wil jou hartelik uitnooi om deel te neem aan ‘n navorsingsprojek wat daarop gemik is om die MBTI vraelys in Afrikaans te vertaal. Ons glo dat die navorsing vir jou van belang mag wees, en wil jou daarom aanmoedig om deel te neem aan die belangrike projek. Die toets behoort tussen 30 en 40 [...]

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New developments at JvR Consulting

27 May 2011 JvR Consulting
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In line with our vision of being a premier firm of consulting psychologists providing integrated and holistic psychology-based solutions to our clients, JvRC has been focused on how to deliver psychometric assessment results of even higher quality and value through the use of technology. The main focus of this strategy is to enhance our psychometric [...]

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Flow: An Investigation into the Optimal Experience

27 May 2011 Articles
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Part 2 of 3: The Characteristics of the Flow Construct Flow part1: An Investigation into the Optimal Experience Flow part3: A practical guide to Flow By Paul Vorster There appear to be at least 8 main characteristics of Flow. After these characteristics have been described you can take the Flow questionnaire presented at the end [...]

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The next level in EQ Assessment! Introducing the EQ 2.0

4 May 2011 Product related
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An important distinguishing factor between one assessment and another is the presence or absence of continued research. Excellent assessments are continuously being researched, strengthened and updated to ensure the best possible value to practitioners and clients. During her recent visit to South Africa, Hazel Wheldon (COO Multi Health Systems) illustrated exactly this point when she [...]

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Looking back on the recent AIMC conference in Orlando

19 April 2011 JvR Consulting
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JvR Consulting Psychologists was proud to be a co-sponsor of the 41st International Conference of the Association of Internal Management Consultants (AIMC).  The conference was held in Orlando, Florida, USA from 10-13 April 2011. The AIMC is a network of professionals whose work requires them to function as internal management consultants to their organisations.  These [...]

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Tools of the Trade: My Forty Years with the TKI and MBTI® Assessments

26 February 2011 Articles
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Dr. Ralph H. Kilmann Then and Now: What I’ve Learned In 1970, while enrolled in UCLA’s doctoral program in the behavioral sciences, I took the MyersBriggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment for the first time. I came out as an INFP—very slight on I, moderate on F, but very clear on N and P. Later, as a [...]

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Risk and safety assessments

25 February 2011 Articles
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By Zia Atlee & Michelle Hopkins The majority of occupational accidents occur due to human error, and even though the number of occupational deaths and injuries has dropped over the course of the 20th century, it is still an area of concern especially in the industrialised and developing countries (Barling & Frone, 2004). When lookingat [...]

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The business side of a private practice

24 February 2011 Starting a Practice
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By Martinette Pienaar Writing a business plan was the last thing on my mind when I first started my private practice. I soon realised however that a business plan is essential, especially if you need outside funding. I felt out of my depth, not knowing where to start and what to do. I didn’t even [...]

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Flow: An Investigation into the Optimal Experience

24 February 2011 Articles
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By Paul Vorster This blog article will be presented in three parts. Part 1 will deal with an introduction and definition of Flow; Part 2 with the characteristics of Flow; and Part 3 which will look into the advantages of Flow and practical tips on how to initiate Flow in your life. Flow part2: An [...]

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