Everything You Need to Know about Why Getting AQai Certified is a Smart Move for You & Your Organization
Most HR and L&D professionals know that the ability to thrive in the face of change, be agile and maintain a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement is critical for both their own success and their organization’s. With change coming at us faster than ever, these skills are non-negotiable (Source: Accenture).
There’s certainly no shortage of books, training courses, conferences and TED talks offering guidance on how to cultivate those characteristics.
So you might wonder, what makes the AQai Certification different? What can this program offer that everything you’ve read and watched so far doesn’t? And why is getting certified a smart investment for you and your organization?
Here are some “fast facts” you need to know about the AQai Certification:
We all know the feeling of being gobsmacked by change—that “Woah!” moment when fear and uncertainty creep in. FranklinCovey calls it the “Zone of Disruption,” and how your organization handles that situation can make or break your success in so many ways.
The AQai Certification empowers you and your team so that when disruption hits, you know what to do, how to keep your cool, and can start making smart decisions instead of feeling overwhelmed by confusion, frustration and doubt.
AQai isn’t Just Training. It’s a Tool
Sure, there are plenty of resources available to learn about agility and adaptability. But how many of them actually give you practical tools to implement what you’ve learned?
The AQai Certification is the only program that gives you tools built specifically to empirically assess Adaptability Intelligence within your organization. The assessment quantifies this complex topic in the form of an easy-to-understand Adaptability Quotient, a useful and consistent benchmark for gauging improvement in Adaptability at an individual and organizational level.
You’ll learn about the AQai A.C.E. model, but in addition, after completing the certification, you will be able to administer the AQai Adaptability Assessment and know how to correctly interpret the results. And not just once. You’ll have the platform as a resource to make it an ongoing process so you can measure progress toward improvement and ensure things are moving in the right direction.
AQai is Actionable
Aside from the assessment, the AQai system features an online platform with resources and additional tools to help you implement an adaptability strategy in your organization. From assets like pre-built PowerPoint decks for conducting internal workshops to case study videos and insights on execution, these materials are constantly updated by certified professionals to provide you with the latest resources based on the emerging science of the Adaptability model.
These tools enable you and your organization to develop a roadmap for agility and adaptability while gaining valuable insights that can head off morale and performance issues before they happen.
AQai Establishes a Universal, Neutral Language
The five dimensions and 15 subdimensions in the A.C.E. model give your organization a shared, precise language for quantifying what are sometimes emotionally charged characteristics or issues.
By unifying and codifying the language with neutral descriptors (e.g. “Grit,” “Mindset,” “Hope,” “Work Environment,” etc.), AQai provides an objective way to unpack emotionally-charged issues. And when you’re all speaking the same language, you can work together to address challenges, knowing there’s a standardized system for evaluating them rather than defaulting to emotional reactions.
AQai is Agnostic
The principles of Adaptability Intelligence learned through certification are broadly applicable to any industry, organization, or size of business. Whether you’re a small software development shop, a mid-size manufacturer, or a multinational corporation, the assessments and strategies apply to any situation or structure.
That means AQai certification is not only beneficial for your organization but also for HR and L&D leaders individually because they can take those adaptability-building skills and strategies to any future role.
Built-in Support is Available
The AQai platform includes a thriving community of professionals who share resources, insights, and strategies that have helped them navigate their own adaptability journey. Besides the first-hand peer advice and certification training, Competitive Edge can also be your partner in implementing the AQai model within your organization, helping you to administer, coordinate, and interpret the assessments. When deeper engagement is needed, Competitive Edge has access to independent certified professionals who can support any sized organization in executing changes and expanding Adaptability Intelligence.
You Can’t Afford to Wait
The fact that the AQai platform is ready-to-deploy means you can start building adaptability within your organization right away. And with the pace of change accelerating, there’s no time to waste. The alternative is to continue fumbling along without a system or develop a home-grown approach, both of which are risky—even if you manage to build something effective, if the stakeholders change roles or leave the organization, the system and the accumulated knowledge goes with them.
The AQai model is durable, sustainable, and reliable: any person certified in the model can step in, read the existing Adaptability Quotient scores, and immediately pick up on the situation, so no matter what happens, you don’t have to lose progress or start over.
Are you ready to take the first step toward building your Adaptability Intelligence? Give us a call today! The AQ Foundations course offers blended learning in a dynamic environment with both live/recorded sessions and self-paced modules. You’ll be placed in a cohort of your peers so that you can learn together and from one another.
But hurry! The next course starts on March 18. Click here to sign up now: https://www.competitiveedgeinc.com/adaptability-certification/