Spouses,
please take a moment to read what will be happening at March 5th's ESC
GM/Social:
For
our social at next month's meeting (Tuesday, March 5th 6:30pm - Liberty Chapel)
we are going to be doing a PDP survey given through the A&FRC. This
requires anyone that is or plans on attending this meeting to email Steve Wright from the A&FRC and let him know you need a link
to take this survey. Everyone gets an individual link, so you cannot use
someone else's. Just email steven.wright@mountainhome.af.mil
and tell him you want are participating in the ESC PDP social survey.
He will reply with a link and you will take the survey. The survey only takes 2-5 minutes at most. At the
meeting, they will present you with a personal report.
*** IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST, GET YOUR LINK, AND TAKE IT BEFORE
NOON ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH, YOU MAY NOT GET A REPORT! ***
Steve will be bringing everyone's reports and go over the meanings and outcomes.
This will be very informative, as well as fun, especially if you know
Steve! Come check it out, as this is a great way for us to get to know
each other better and have a great way of doing it!! It helps us know more about ourselves, as well, and how to communicate more effectively with others! What a great way to be social and network with other spouses!!! Child care is
available :)
Even
if you are not attending the meeting, you can still request a link, and set up
a meeting with Tina or Steve to go over your results. If you do not
attend the meeting, and take the survey, they ONLY way to get your
report is to come to the ESC GM/Social or set up a separate appointment with
them to personally go through it. It's part of the funding process for
this program. For any additional questions, contact either at the Airman
& Family Readiness Center at 828-2458.
Below
is the description of the PDP test! See you next Tuesday, March 5th!
Don't forget to email Tina or Steve for your personal survey link!!!
Cheryl
Chamberlain
MH
ESC Secretary
(208)585-7127
PROFESSIONAL DYNAMETRICS
PROGRAM (PDP)
TALKING PAPER
PDP is a behavioral strengths survey that identifies a
person's natural strengths, stressors and how they feel others see them. PDP is
now in 22 countries, translated into 12 languages, and also being used by
AMC. There are four strengths identified in the survey: Dominance,
Extroversion, Patience, and Conformity. The survey also identifies if you
make decisions based on fact or feeling along with how much energy you have to
utilize during the day. The survey is comprised of 60 words that take
approximately 3-6 minutes to answer. The answers are then compiled
against a database comprised of over 6 million working adults that have taken
this survey. A 22 page report is then generated for review. Our job
as PDP representatives is to provide a thorough analysis back to the
individual.
Another option available is for Commanders/leadership to
request a team analysis at whatever level they choose (i.e., shop, flight,
etc.). The team analysis will provide how each individual communicates,
leads and perceives other leadership/communication styles. Our first
squadron team training was for the Comptrollers. The team training has
given them better insight on how to effectively communicate within their work
center; thus, improving working relationships across the board. We also
provided the Comptrollers commander with a detailed report of identified
stressors for both work and personal life; based on anonymous individual
feedback obtained during the team training session. We encourage
leadership to take full advantage of all the classes and services available to
them through the Airman & Family Readiness Center to strengthen their work
centers and to mitigate identified stressors (i.e., Resilience Training, Conflict
Resolution, Time/Stress Management, Study Habits, financial and relationship
workshops, etc.).
One of our personal favorites of this survey has been
meeting with individuals and getting them to identify what is actually
stressing them out and figuring out a way to mitigate the stress, if
possible. We have also used PDP to enhance intimate relationships and are
seeing positive feedback from it; at this time, there are no hard statistics
just verbal testimonials from couples. One testimonial worth sharing is how the
PDP survey assisted us in identifying an individual who was suffering from what
appeared to be a serious state of depression. Based on these results we
were able to connect with the individual who informed us that he indeed did
have depression and is currently in treatment with Mental Health
services. Our overall goal is to help identify major stressors and refer
individuals for appropriate care and services.
