Invented by Arnold S. Daniels | Launch year 1955 | |
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The Predictive Index (PI) or "PI Behavioral Assessment" is a skill and behavior assessment test used by organizations to aid in the understanding of how individuals will likely deal with employment situations and managerial styles.
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History
Arnold S. Daniels sold the first Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment from his home office in Boston, MA in 1955. Many years earlier, Daniels learned about psychological tests and predicting behavior when he worked with the United States Army Air Corps to explain failed bombing missions. He became interested in the predictive analytics and went on to take a course at Harvard, later taking jobs working for organizational development and personnel management business consultants. From this experience, he determined that a simpler format was required if behavioral tests were going to be adopted by enough companies to have a significant impact on business operations.
Starting in 1952 and for the next three years, Daniels worked on prototypes of The Predictive Index. When he was satisfied with his product, he opened the assessment up for purchase. By the early 1960s, his client list had grown to over 120.
Today
The company was acquired in late 2014, changing its name from PI Worldwide to The Predictive Index and relocating its headquarters to Westwood, MA. Today, over 80 Certified Partner firms distribute The Predictive Index assessments and training workshops around the world.