SAIS Predictive Index® Services

Building Effective Teams Through Behavioral Science

SAIS is proud to introduce the Predictive Index® (PI) Assessment and Team Facilitation Services. This comprehensive program leverages the power of behavioral science to help independent schools optimize their team dynamics, improve leadership effectiveness, and enhance organizational performance.

Key Components

Benefits for Educational Institutions

Schools face unique challenges in building effective teams while maintaining focus on educational excellence. The Predictive Index® provides specific benefits for educational settings.

Enhanced Faculty Collaboration

 Improve how teachers work together across departments and grade levels

Leadership Development

Strengthen the pipeline of future educational leaders

Administrative Effectiveness

Build administrative teams that balance visionary thinking with operational excellence

Cultural Alignment

Create school cultures where values and behaviors reinforce each other

Reduced Turnover

Improve retention through better faculty/staff satisfaction and engagement

Conflict Resolution

Address interpersonal challenges with objective behavioral data

Change Management

Navigate leadership transitions, strategic shifts, or organizational restructuring

Service Tiers

Our tiered service model provides flexible options, ranging from targeted hiring support to in-depth team development initiatives designed to help educational institutions build stronger relationships, enhance communication, and create high-performing cultures.

Target: Relationship building (example: school head and board chair)
Duration: up to three 1-hour facilitated sessions
Price: $495 for members, $599 for non-members

Services Include:

  • Comprehensive PI report understanding workshop
  • Individual behavioral profile interpretation
  • Relationship guide development for key partnerships
  • 1:1 coaching for leaders facing relationship challenges 
  • Transition support for role changes or leadership advancement
  • Communication style optimization

Outcomes:

  • Enhanced self-awareness and understanding of personal work styles
  • Improved communication between colleagues with different behavioral styles
  • Stronger leadership capabilities through behavioral adaptation strategies
  • More effective management approaches tailored to individual team members
  • Reduced workplace conflict through enhanced understanding of different work styles
  • Better alignment between individual strengths and organizational needs

Target: Team development, strategic planning, culture building
Duration: 1-3 hours of facilitated time with teams
Price: $1,995 for members, $2,999 for non-members

Services Include:

  • Team dynamics assessment and visualization
  • Group analytics and behavioral pattern recognition
  • Team strength and blind spot identification
  • Strategy alignment with team composition
  • Action planning for improved collaboration
  • Customized team-building exercises
  • Follow-up implementation support

Outcomes:

  • Cohesive teams with clarity on how to leverage diverse behavioral styles
  • Enhanced problem-solving capabilities through balanced team composition
  • Stronger collaborative environments with reduced friction
  • Improved decision-making processes aligned with team dynamics
  • Greater team resilience during periods of change or stress
  • Higher team engagement and satisfaction
  • Better alignment between team capabilities and strategic objectives

Target: Recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding 
Duration: 45 minutes with a hiring manager
Price: SAIS members: $495 for up to 6 candidates per position

Services Include:

  • Job target analysis to define ideal behavioral profiles
  • Behavioral assessments for candidates
  • Candidate match scoring
  • Interview guides customized for each candidate
  • Onboarding strategy recommendations

Outcomes:

  • Reduced time-to-hire by identifying best-fit candidates quickly
  • Improved hiring success rate with objective, data-driven decisions
  • Decreased turnover through better job-person fit
  • Enhanced onboarding experiences tailored to individual behavioral styles
  • More effective integration of new hires into existing teams

Implementation Process

Discovery Phase

– Initial consultation to understand organizational needs
– Identification of specific challenges and desired outcomes
– Selection of appropriate service tier

Assessment Phase

– Administration of PI assessments
– Data collection and analysis
– Preparation of reports and facilitation materials

Implementation Phase

– Delivery of selected services (workshops, coaching, team sessions)
– Interactive learning and application of PI insights
– Development of action plans and implementation strategies

Follow-Up Phase

– Check-in sessions to monitor progress
– Adjustments to action plans as needed
– Measurement of impact and outcomes
– Recommendations for ongoing development

Why Choose SAIS for Predictive Index® Services?

  • Education Expertise: We understand the unique dynamics of independent schools
  • Certified Professionals: Our facilitators are certified in PI methodology
  • Customized Approach: Services tailored specifically for educational contexts
  • Ongoing Support: We’re partners in your long-term success, not just assessment providers
  • Peer Network: Connect with other schools implementing PI through SAIS’s community
  • Value Pricing: Affordable options specifically designed for educational budgets

Getting Started

To learn more about how SAIS Predictive Index® Services can benefit your school, contact SAIS Director of Professional Learning Elizabeth Maglio.

About the Predictive Index

The Predictive Index® (PI) is a scientifically validated assessment tool used by organizations worldwide for over 65 years. PI provides objective data about the natural behavioral drives and needs of individuals, helping organizations understand what motivates their people and how to optimize team performance. The Predictive Index® is a registered trademark of The Predictive Index, LLC.