\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Basic Knowledge}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Talogy measures hardwiring (innate abilities) and what comes natural to an individual. The best performance in people comes from what they're natural at.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Talogy name comes from Talent + Technology + Psychology} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Used by 15,000 organization including Verizon, Microsoft, Citi} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ADA and EEOC Compliant} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Talogy is designed to identify what comes more natural to people and those skills make it easier to do certain tasks.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The cognitive section is to determine problem solving.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Selling Talogy / Talk Tracks}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Managers are 2X likely to hire a seller in the top 25\% by using Talogy} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{When Talogy recommends a candidate they have a 70\% of being successful} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{15,000 Companies using it} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Around for 15+ years = Trusted} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ADA and EEOC Compliant} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The system repeats questions to catch "Fakability"} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{21 "Norm Groups" with culture, nationality and language adaption. Test doesn't bias due to culture or language.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Time objection: "You want it to take time so that 1) you know it's accurate and 2) people don't fake it out.} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{After hired, manager gets cheatsheet on how to coach them.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.69349 cm} x{1.46464 cm} x{1.41887 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Pain Statements}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{ HIRING }} & {\bf{ \seqsplit{INDIVIVIDUALS} }} & {\bf{ TEAMS }} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Bad hires & Not reaching goal & Don't know where to start \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} High turnover & Lack of self awareness & Unclear team strengths \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Low performance & Training issues & Group skill gaps \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} High admin burden & \seqsplit{Inconsistant} \seqsplit{conversations} & Retention \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Inefficient processes & \seqsplit{Coachability} challenges & Known \seqsplit{inefficiences} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Hiring / Develop. disconnected & Employee engagement & Trouble ID high pots. \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 3) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} Compliance challenges & Leaders are ineffective & Unbalanced team dynamics \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Instruction to Deliver Assessment}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{"Just because they're not high doesn't mean they can't do it. Just means it takes more energy."} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{They talk 50\%+ of the time. Often ask them, "What do you think about this?"} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Explain basic principles at the start.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Measures what they are hardwired to do.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{If they don't agree, don't fight it.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Confidential - do not share it.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{They see it before you meet.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{"He/She might be able to perform well, but could they be on a path to burnout?"} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Instruction To Take Assessment}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Take when you are not under stress and won't be interrupted. Take it in one sitting.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Plan on 45=60 minutes of uninterrupted time. There is no time limit.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It will be frustrating at times. Be patient and know it will be worth it.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Good for 5+ years. Don't take it often. Your natural interests don't change much.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Based on 'force choice' so sometimes you will like/dislike things equally.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.59264 cm} x{3.38436 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Terms}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Job Profiles & Competencies make up Job Profiles like 'Account Manager' \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \seqsplit{Competencies} & Higher level, conceptual, harder to specificly coach. 6-8 Competencies make up a profile. \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Workplace Behaviors & Observable in the workplace. Coachable. Behaviors make up Competencies. \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Traits & The most core. Traits make up behaviors. \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Prefered Style & Similar to DISC style \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Key Findings & Relates to behaviors. \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Traits-\textgreater{}Behaviors-\textgreater{}Competencies} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Job Model Alignment}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/mwm3_1687721693_Job Model.png}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Traits Part 1}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Abstract Reasoning Ability - Potential to solve problems and understand the logical relationships among concepts. People who show a high level of Abstract Reasoning Ability should be capable of understanding complex issues. Individuals with low levels tend to be most effective when handling issues that have straightforward solutions.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{2. Accommodation - Desire to help others. Individuals who have high scores on this trait tend to be motivated to help people. Those with low scores might be uninterested in providing assistance.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{3. Aggressiveness - Inclination to push forcefully. People who have high scores in Aggressiveness tend to be forceful when defending their ideas or actions. Individuals with low scores would be unlikely to take a firm approach.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 5) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{4. Assertiveness - Potential to communicate information and ideas in a direct manner. Individuals scoring high on this quality should be willing to communicate their ideas and opinions. People with low Assertiveness scores may be uncomfortable expressing their viewpoints.} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{5. Cautiousness - Inclination to make decisions carefully and think through relevant facts and alternatives. High scorers tend to be careful when deliberating options and calculating outcomes. By contrast, low scores on this trait suggest a tendency to act without thinking things through.} \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 6) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{6. Ego Drive - Degree of satisfaction gained from persuading others. Highly ego-driven individuals should be motivated to win others' commitment. People with low scores on this trait are unlikely to invest much effort in gaining consensus.} \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Traits Part 1 (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{7. Ego Strength - Capacity to handle rejection and criticism. Individuals with high scores on Ego-Strength tend to be unconcerned by setbacks. On the other hand, people who score low on this scale may be sensitive to criticism or rejection.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{8. Empathy - Potential to perceive others' feelings and read social cues. An empathic individual is likely to be perceptive of people's feelings and capable of reading social cues. Low scorers may misinterpret or be inattentive to others' needs or feelings.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 6) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{9. Energy - Potential to sustain a high level of activity over extended periods. People who score high on this trait tend to be active in the workplace, while individuals with low scores might be unenergetic in their work approach.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 5) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{10. External Structure - Degree to which a person is sensitive to existing rules. Individuals who show a high level of External Structure are likely to be receptive to a structured environment with rules. People with low scores could be unresponsive to authority.} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 6) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{11. Flexibility - Willingness to modify an approach and to adapt to changing circumstances. Individuals who score high on this measure should be adaptable to change. Those who show low scores are likely to be reluctant to change their approach.} \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} x{4.4793 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{By The Numbers}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 56 & Standard Job Models (Mgt, Sales, Service) \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} 280 & Workplace Behaviors \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 11 & Sales Roles \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} 8 & Primary Sales Roles \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 6-9 & Competencies make up a role \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} 27 & Languages \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} 15 & Years of research \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} 56 & Competencies \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.43873 cm} x{2.53827 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Types of Job Profiles}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} {\bf{ MANAGEMENT }} & {\bf{ SALES }} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Manager & Acct Development* \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Mid-Level Mgr & Acct Service Special* \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} HR Leader & Agency Recruiter \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Marketing Leader & Consultative Selling* \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} Corporate Supervisor & Corporate Recruiter \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Marketing mgr & New Biz Development* \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} Ops Manager & Producer \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Project Manager & Sales - Hunter* \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 1) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} Remote Manager & Strategic Selling* \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 1) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Sales Manager * & Technical Sales* \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{* Are basic Sandler job roles. Many other roles exist.} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Traits Part 2}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{10. External Structure - Degree to which a person is sensitive to existing rules. Individuals who show a high level of External Structure are likely to be receptive to a structured environment with rules. People with low scores could be unresponsive to authority.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 6) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{11. Flexibility - Willingness to modify an approach and to adapt to changing circumstances. Individuals who score high on this measure should be adaptable to change. Those who show low scores are likely to be reluctant to change their approach.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{12. Gregariousness - Comfort with meeting new people and initiating conversations. Highly gregarious people are likely to be comfortable establishing contact and networking. Those who have low scores on this trait may be uneasy about taking the initiative in social situations.} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{13. Idea Orientation - Preference for thinking creatively and generating new ways to solve problems. Individuals with high idea Orientation are likely to be motivated to develop creative, original solutions, while low scorers are inclined to use well-established methods.} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{14. LevelHeadedness - The potential to remain calm and to maintain a steady disposition in everyday situations. People scoring high on this scale should be capable of remaining composed. Those who score low are inclined to respond emotionally.} \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 5) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{15. Openesss - Receptiveness to new or alternative ideas. People who show high scores on Openness should be willing to consider others' input. Those who have low scores tend to be focused on their own way of doing things.} \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 5) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Traits Part 2 (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{16. Risk Taking - Willingness to take chances. Individuals scoring high on this trait are likely to take chances on untested initiatives. People with low scores tend to be reluctant to risk failure.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{17. Self Structure - Preference for independently determining work methods. Individuals with high scores are apt to be motivated to independently determine their work approach, while those who show low Self-Structure scores are unlikely to define their own work methods.} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 6) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{18. Skepticism - Inclination to doubt or question others' motives. Highly skeptical individuals tend to be guarded and wary of others' intentions. People with low levels on this scale are likely to be trusting and willing to give others the benefit of the doubt.} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 6) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{19. Sociability - The enjoyment of being around people and working with others. Individuals who score high on Sociability are likely to be motivated to interact with others. Low scorers on this trait could be uninterested in having frequent social interaction.} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 6) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{20. Thoroughness - The tendency to pay attention to detail. Individuals who show high scores on this trait are apt to be conscientious when handling detail-intensive tasks. Those who score low may be uninterested in focusing on fine points.} \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 5) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{21. Urgency - The motivation to take quick action in order to obtain immediate results. High scorers on this trait tend to be driven to act quickly. Individuals with low levels of Urgency are inclined to take their time when handling tasks.} \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}