Why is the observer assessment different from the self assessment?
A The two assessments have a different perspective and purpose. The OA is constructed to elicit what behaviours have been observed by work colleagues using a practical evidential approach. This is not so appropriate for use by the self as many people are not able to stand back and realistically assess their qualities in this way. The SPI is therefore designed to provoke people to think how they would naturally behave in given situations as a way of eliciting the Team Role tendencies using a degree a cognitive activity.
