Adversity Quotient
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WHAT IS AQ?
AQ is the most scientifically robust and widely used method in the world for measuring and strengthening human resilience. The research base supporting AQ consists of over 1,500 studies from more than 100 universities and organizations globally.
What does AQ
Enhance & Transform?
Top leaders, industry-leading companies, and governments worldwide use AQ to enhance or transform:
Individual/Team Level Impact
Performance/Productivity
Innovation
Agility
Resilience
Change
Pace
Problem Solving
Optimism/Energy
Morality
Enterprise Level Impact
Retention/Hiring
People/Talent
Leadership
Culture
Engagement
Watch AQ Explained
Control
To what extent can you influence whatever happens next?
Ownership
How likely are you to step up to do anything to improve the situation?
Reach
How far will it reach into and affect everything else?
Endurance
How long will it take to get past this situation/adversity?
Why is AQ a global best practice?
AQ PROFILE
AQ is exceptionally robust. It can be validly and reliably measured for a broad range of contexts and purposes.
AQ SCIENCE
AQ is scientifically grounded. It is based on the landmark breakthroughs in 11 foundational sciences, drawing from more than 5,000 studies over 39 years from applications with a highly diverse sample of more than one million people worldwide.
AQ OUTCOMES
AQ can be permanently rewired and improved, for substantial gains. Groups that complete AQ programs improve their AQs 11–23% on average — a statistically significant rise. Research shows these gains, and the AQ tools are sticky. They endure.
AQ PROGRAMS
AQ is flexible. It can be easily adapted to a broad range of uses and enterprises. Every program features bespoke outcomes, full engagement, agile design, and measurable outcomes/gains.
