Hogan Personality Inventory
The Bright Side — how you work, lead, and relate when you're at your best.
Overview
The Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) describes normal, or bright-side personality — qualities that describe how we relate to others when we are at our best. Whether your goal is to find the right hire or develop stronger leaders, assessing normal personality gives you valuable insight into how people work, how they lead, and how successful they will be.
Grounded in more than four decades of validated research, the HPI was the first inventory of normal personality based on the Five-Factor Model and developed specifically for the business community. It predicts job performance across virtually every industry and job level.
The 7 Primary Scales
Adjustment
Confidence, self-esteem, and composure under pressure
Ambition
Initiative, competitiveness, and desire for leadership roles
Sociability
Extraversion, gregariousness, and need for social interaction
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Tact, perceptiveness, and ability to maintain relationships
Prudence
Self-discipline, responsibility, and conscientiousness
Inquisitive
Imagination, curiosity, and creative potential
Learning Approach
Achievement orientation and valuing education
When to Use the HPI
- Pre-employment selection and candidate screening
- Identifying leadership potential and high-potential talent
- Coaching and leadership development programs
- Building self-awareness of everyday strengths
Sample Reports
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HPI Insight Report (Sample)
Development-focused interpretation of bright-side personality across all seven primary scales.
Basis Selection Report (HPI + HDS + MVPI)
In-depth pre-employment selection report combining bright side, dark side, and values.
Summary Report (HPI, HDS & MVPI)
Results-based overview of strengths, values, and challenges in a concise format.
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All assessments are administered by our certified team with a professional debrief available for every participant.
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