This document provides a summary of the history and development of personality and career assessment tools, with a focus on the company Professional DynaMetric Programs (PDP). It describes key events and individuals in the field dating back to 400 BC, and then outlines the founding of PDP in 1962, the development of its tools and software over the decades, expansion globally by the 2000s, and continued innovations in recent years including new language options and online platforms.

1. Beginnings
Carl Jung
PsychologicalTypes
400
B. C.
Hippocrates
Four Traits: Choleric, Sanguine, Phlegmatic,
Melancholy
1921
Bruce M. Hubby born1933
Raymond Cattell
Personality:A Systematic,Theoretical, and Factual Study
1950
Abraham Maslow
Motivation and Personality
1954
Maxwell Maltz, MD, FICS
Psycho-Cybernetics
PDP incorporated
in Colorado as
Personal Dynamics
Profiles
Research
methodology
“Monograph
No. 4 Independent
Studies of the
Reliability and
Validity of
Responses to the
PDP Survey” by
Samuel R. Houston,
PhD, and Dudley
Solomon, EdD, is
published.
Federal guidelines
released regarding
the implementation
of tests and
assessments for US
employers.
1977
Case studies
completed by
Bonnie D. Bass, EdD,
Jerry L.Terrill, PhD,
and
Linda Marten, PhD
1960
Bruce attends AMA psychometrics seminar1962
Bruce M. Hubby is introduced to Samuel Houston, PhD,
by Dudley Solomon, EdD, then president of National
Jewish Hospital, to explore researching and developing a
new people-management instrument.
Five Research Stipulations
1. An 80 percent minimum correlation
coefficient of non-commingled trait
descriptors
2. Single-word stimuli responses
3. A five-point Likert response scale
4. A variable norm
5. Confirmation of results with the survey
taker for validation purposes
Research begins on Trait Pairs.
PDP name, slogan, and logo first used
EC-101 released to score and hand plot
ProScan® Data Sheet
1978 19791976

2. PDP changes its
name from Personal
Dynamics Profiles
to Professional
DynaMetric
Programs.
PDP software
development (DOS)
begins in earnest,
with Curt Burris as
programmer.
Otrona ATTACHE
portable computer
released for $3,995,
the first computer
affordable for
business use
PDP begins using
The Source, a
predecessor to the
internet for scoring
and compiling
ProScan narrative
reports.
Bonnie D. Bass,
EdD, University
of San Francisco,
completes
her doctoral
dissertation based
on ProScan study
of 150 registered
nurses in an acute
care hospital
Corporate
headquarters
relocates to
Woodland Park,
Colorado
PDP expands into
Australia.
Jan C. Perich
joins PDP
corporate staff.
JobScan® released—
an employee
screening/selection
module
PepScan® released—
a computerized
performance
evaluation module
PDP expands into
Canada.
Brent W. Hubby joins
PDP corporate staff.
Dynasys® Version
of PDP software
(Windows 3.1)
released
TeamScan®
released—a
team-building
module utilizing
groups of
ProScans for
team analysis
William “Skip” Mann,
a supporter and
champion of PDP
since its inception,
joins the staff as
CEO/CFO and later
becomes 50 percent
partner.
First prototype
franchise
purchased by Joe
Dowd
EC-201 released
EC-301 released
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1986
1987
1988
1989
Post Normative Study
published by
Malcolm L.Williamson,
PhD, and Bruce M. Hubby,
founder and president

3. PDP expands into
Singapore.
PDP expands
into Istanbul,
Turkey, through
the efforts of
Sunay Karamık
of Karamık
Management
Consultants, Inc.
Independent
research study,
“Validation of
the Professional
DynaMetric
Programs®, Inc.
(PDP) ProScan®
and JobScan® for
Predicting Driver
Success,” published
by Kurt Kraiger,
PhD, University
of Colorado at
Denver
PDP expands into
Taiwan, Malaysia,
China, Hong Kong,
and Thailand
through the efforts
of Marie Chang.
Entrepreneur ranks
PDP #359 in its
Franchise 500.
PDP remains on
the Franchise 500
list through 2000,
when PDP ends the
franchise program
to begin a licensing
program.
Managers Strat-Map®
released­—a new PDP
brand of strategic
mapping programs
for managers
©2010 DynaPro, a Div of PDP, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO USA
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.
4. 4. 4.
Individual
Position
Manager Date:
1. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Replacement Cost $
2. NATURAL STRENGTHS
Trait pairs
Logic Fact Feeling Balance
4. SATISFACTION MOTIVATION
Satisfaction High Average Low
Ask: “What happens at work to contribute to this satisfaction level?
Motivators
2.
*Defined:
1.
*Defined:
3.
*Defined:
4.
*Defined:
*Say: “Help me understand what you mean by ______________.”
Demotivator
Can manager
Create//provide?
Yes No Maybe
Yes No Maybe
Yes No Maybe
Yes No Maybe
5. COMMUNICATION STYLES
Style
How will they communicate
How to communicate to them
6. ACTIONS TIMELINE RESULTS
Identified Pressures
7. MANAGING STRESS
Dominance
Extroversion
Pace
Conformity
Logic
Sources of Pressure
Work Related
Dominance
Extroversion
Pace
Conformity
Logic
Energy Drain
Sigmas
Available Energy
Zone
Resolution Plan
Back-up Style
Discuss work related expectations
Necessary adjustments
Follow-up plan
MANAGERS
Strat-Map®
MANAGERS FAST FORM
3. ENERGY RESOURCES- T A S K
Energy Style Energy Level
Thrust Allegiance Ste-nacity Kinetic
Energy Zone
First foreign-
language version
released in
Traditional Chinese
DynaSys® for
Windows released,
including new
TeamScan graphics
with the OrgStats
and RealTeam
Reports
Independent
research,“Disparate
Impact Study of
the Professionl
DynaMetric
Programs®
(PDP®)ProScan®
Instrument,”
published by
Kurt Kraiger,
PhD, University of
Colorado at Denver
New report added
to JobScan®—Job
Matching Chart
Bonnie D. Bass, EdD,
opens the DynaPro
division of PDP, Inc., a
certification level for
the consultant market.
DynaPro
1991
1992
1994
1995
1997
1998
1999

4. PDP expands into China
PDPNet Simplfied
Chinese language
version released
PDP expands into
Venezuela.
PDPNet Spanish language
version released
Death of
Bruce M. Hubby
on May 13
Development
of a PDP web
application begins.
Team Dynamics
Strat-Map® released
PDP expands into
India through the
efforts of Nicco
Ventures.
2002
PDPworks® 2.0 version released
2008
PDPworks.com released—
a web-based application
PowerApp® released—
a new PDP brand of
workshop resources
The City of Colorado Springs
presents the Mayor and City
Council Annual International
Award for Outstanding Export
Program to PDP.
Lynn Owens,
PhD, Montana
State University
conducts research
on IronMan
participants using
PDP ProScan and
TeamScan
PDP relocates to
Colorado Springs,
Colorado.
PDP becomes an HRCI
Approved Provider for
continuing education
credits.
PDP receives the
Colorado State
Governor’s Award
for Excellence in
Exporting.
2001
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2009
Chaplain John Kinney, a lieutenant
colonel in the US Air Force, uses
PDP with troops in Kuwait and
Afghanistan.
Key Dates
1. TEAM GOALS and OUTCOMES
2. INDIVIDUAL WORK STYLE METRICS
3. GROUP DYNAMIC METRICS
4. STRATEGIC PLAN
5. EXECUTION / IMPLEMENTATION
6. MOMENTUM and FOCUS
7. CELEBRATE MILESTONES
Dominance
Extroversion
Pace
Conformity
Team Purpose
TEAM DYNAMICS
Strat-Map®
TEAM AGREEMENT
Team Goals
Team’s Contribution to Larger Purpose
Team Success Metrics
Team _____________ Date_______
%
%
%
%
Team Leader
Communication Style
Energy Style
Teller/Authoritative
Seller/Persuasive
Casual/Careful
Guarded/Cautious/Exacting
%
%
%
%
Communication—Interaction Metrics
Fact ____% Feeling ____% Balance ____%
Decision Making Metrics:
Resources Needed
Deliverables
Team Meetings
Frequency Length
Location
Progress Report
Frequency
Distribution
Strategic Briefings/Plan Adjustments
Motivators (Positive environments for team members)
Demotivators (Negative environment for team members)
Energy Styles
Thrust ____________%
Allegiance ____________%
Ste-nacity ____________%
Change Process
Along the way
Finish
Visibility of Outcomes
Recognition/Rewards
Leadership Style
©2008 DynaPro, a Div of PDP, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO USA

5. Global Expansion
PDP has expanded globally
into the following countries:
Australia
Brazil
Canada
Cayman Islands
China
England
Hong Kong
India
Japan
Kuwait
Malaysia
New Zealand
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Venezuela
ProScan QuickView
Report released
1984, R ev. 2011 Professional DynaMetric Programs, Inc./PDP Inc. All R ights R eserved.©
C.C. Sample
Survey: 09/01/10
QuickView
What makes this person TICK? The following is an overview of this individual's BASIC/NATURAL SELF—
Traits, Interests, Communication Style and Key Action Tips.
TRAITS
PACE trait—Steady,
unhurried, persistent,
pleasant and cooperative.
In harmony with
environment, able to take
what comes and make the
best of it. Prefer to maintain
a set pace from start to
finish before starting a new
task.
CONFORMITY trait—Careful, thorough, loyal,
dutiful, structured and systems-oriented. Want to
be correct and desire guidelines to work within.
EXTROVERSION trait—Reserved, private
and quiet, especially around strangers. The more
familiar with an individual or group, the more
comfortable with self expression.
DOMINANCE trait—Supportive, collaborative,
modest and helpful. Place importance on security
and prefer to work with leadership that has a
strong sense of direction and purpose.
LOGIC: FEELING—Respond instinctively
when making a decision. React to unproven
situations with an automatic conclusion.
ENERGY LEVEL: High Achiever Zone (6)—
Endless energy resource. Require extensive
projects or diverse activities.
ENERGY STYLE: ALLEGIANCE—Follow
through, supportive style; dedicated to completing
predetermined project.
INTERESTS
Like—Routines, repetition, deliberation,
cooperation, harmony, peace, comfort, leisure
time.
Dislike—Poor planning, unpredictability, spur of
the moment, pressure, shop talk.
COMMUNICATION STYLES
CASUAL/CAREFUL—Warm, friendly and willing to
listen. When in charge of people, will use a mild
persuasive style. Prefer to have harmonious and
non-chaotic surroundings with time to get
comfortable in a new environment.
Communicate to this person through:
Time to process need for change
Agreement on agenda, time frame
Consistent, clear directions, priorities
KEY ACTION TIPS
Plan ahead—Prioritize and schedule, then
minimize changes.
Review processes—Establish a clear path to
follow.
Build confidence—Encourage open and timely
communication; provide initial, and refresher,
training.
Soften tone—Gain support and collaboration
through considerate messages; offensive
commands create withdrawn and delayed actions.
My Actions: ___________________________________________________________________________
Results (30/60/90 days): _____________________________________________________________
QuickView Package Page 1
ProScan Mentoring
certification developed
with U.S.Air Force
and released to
marketplace
PDPworks language
pack releases in
Simplified Chinese
Release of
PDPglobal.com for
clients and
PDPbiz.com for
representatives
PDPworks releases
Turkish language
reporting.
PDP China achieves
great success and
receives a top sales
award.
2013
Publication of A Living
Legacy, a book about
the founding and
development of PDP
PDP Administrator
eCertification released
on PDP eCampus
Third eLearning course,
Developing Effective
Communication Skills
released on eCampus
2010
PDP Europe opens
in Barcelona, Spain.
PDP eCampus for
distance learning
released with
two courses:
Understanding
Personal Strengths
and Management
Results with
QuickView
PDPworks expands
language options
with Spanish,
Traditional Chinese,
and Catalan
reporting.
2012
2011