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The HRDQ Research & Development Team

HRDQ’s commitment to theoretically sound products and services starts with our Research & Development Team. Unlike other organizations in the industry, HRDQ has an in-house team of researchers trained in behavioral science and research techniques that develops and oversees all of our products and services. Our time-tested approach has enabled us to develop hundreds of the finest learning assessments, games, and other training resources. Since 1977, HRDQ has been an integral partner in the success of millions of individuals and teams, helping them gain insight into current performance and plan for improvement.

The HRDQ Development Process

Step One: Identify the Need
Real needs are often camouflaged by other hot-button issues. Our products and services get to the heart of the problems that most often plague today’s organizations.

Step Two: Identify the Audience
We gear the final product to the concerns of the target audience, ensuring that language, content, and application are relevant to the end user.

Step Three: Identify the Desired Outcome
Whether it’s a learning instrument or a full-blown change initiative, we come to a complete understanding of training objectives before we begin design.

Step Four: Background Research
We perform exhaustive research in creating all of our products and services. Our process draws on the most relevant and informed resources, including literature, personal interviews, and focus groups.

Step Five: Development
This multi-step process incorporates client review, expert review, in-house testing, and other methods to create a final product that meets exacting standards of quality and usability.

Step Six: Follow-Up
Our products and services are subject to continuous improvement. We regularly review and revise our offerings based on new data and customer feedback.