This is the original technical, entrepreneurial write up showing that the TTI Performance TriMetrix® DNA assessment data differentiates a target group of serial entrepreneurs from a sample of the general population. Further, follow on studies plan to extend the logistic regression technique to include a predictive model building approach and subsequent predictability studies as relevant data comes available.
This paper starts with a summary marketing take away section that then leads to the original “Classification of Serial Entrepreneurs via Logistic Regression: A Case Study”
A key area for any assessment is whether the assessment data may be used, in some form, to generate a predictive model. The results are very solid and provide solid support for a follow on, longitudinal study to determine the potential predictive power of such a modeling approach.
A sample of 76 entrepreneurs participated by completing an assessment that measured their behavioral style, motivators and professional and personal competencies. The emerging profile included behavioral styles reflecting competitiveness, enthusiasm, high trust and rule breakers. The primary motivator, chosen by 68% of the respondents, is “utilitarian,” which personifies practicality and efficiency and is driven by a return on investment. The second highest motivator is individualistic, reflecting a desire to be in charge and to control. The top seven professional competencies are: leadership, goal achievement, employee development/coaching, presenting, persuasion, interpersonal skills and written communication.
This research examined the construct validity of the TTI survey and its ability to distinguish between engineers and entrepreneurially-minded engineers (EMEs). It is reasonable to conclude that time on the job does not affect behaviors, values and professional skills of engineers. Further, considering graduate degree attainment, only one professional skill is found to be significantly different: presenting. Therefore, graduate degree attainment does not affect behaviors, values and professional skills of engineers.