Harrison Assessment is famous for its unique approach called Paradox Technology. This technology is designed to help organizations understand and manage the behavioral paradoxes that exist within each individual. Paradoxes occur when two seemingly contradictory traits emerge simultaneously, and understanding them can reveal the dynamics of a person’s behavior in greater depth, as well as predict their responses to various situations.

What is Paradox Technology?

Paradox Technology in Harrison Assessment allows us to see more than just a person’s strengths and weaknesses. It assesses 12 key dimensions of behavior and explores combinations of seemingly contradictory yet complementary behaviors. By understanding these behavioral combinations, organizations can see how individuals manage the delicate balance between certain traits that can lead to effectiveness, or create tension and conflict.

For example, an individual may have both assertiveness and diplomacy. Someone who has a balance of both can be assertive but still maintain good relationships, whereas an individual who only has one trait may be too dominant or too conflict-averse.

Benefits of Paradox Technology

1. Stress and Conflict Management: Paradox Technology helps identify areas where an individual may be vulnerable to stress or conflict due to an imbalance of traits. By recognizing this, managers or coaches can provide the necessary support and strategies to help them more effectively deal with challenges.
2. Leadership Development: Understanding behavioral paradoxes is helpful in leadership development. A leader who is balanced between assertiveness and empathy can make firm decisions while still considering the feelings of their team. The Harrison Assessment can help identify leaders with this potential and provide insight into developing their leadership skills.
3. Building a Balanced Team: Paradox Technology enables organizations to build teams made up of members who have a balance of different, but complementary behaviors. This creates teams that are more adaptive and able to better deal with complex situations.

Examples of Paradox in Harrison Assessment

Some examples of paradoxes measured in the Harrison Assessment include:

• Being Bold vs. Maintaining Harmony: The balance between being assertive and being able to maintain relationships is an important skill in a work environment. An imbalance can make someone too aggressive or, conversely, too passive.
• Process-Oriented vs. Innovation: A balance between discipline in following processes and innovation can create effective and adaptive individuals. Individuals who only focus on one side may have difficulty in situations that require flexibility or discipline.

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