More than resilience:
Control + Commitment + Challenge + Confidence.
Mental Toughness
Mental toughness is a personality trait which determines...how individuals perform when exposed to stressors, opportunities and challenges. It can play a significant role in determining how an individual manages stress as well as being a key factor in enabling individuals and organisations to perform to the peak of their abilities.
MTQ
(Mental Toughness Questionnaire)
Published research and case studies from around the world demonstrate how robust the MTQ assessments and 8 factor model are indicating that mental toughness is a major factor in:
Performance – explaining up to 25% of the variation in performance in individuals
Positive Behaviour – with a more engaged, more positive, more “can do” attitude
Wellbeing – more contentment, better stress management, less prone to bullying
Aspirations – more ambitious, prepared to manage more risk
MTQ Assessment options
MTQ PlusThe MTQPlus assessment is a unique 74 item high-quality psychometric measure that measures Mental Toughness. It provides a holistic insight into the mindset adopted at work and at home and is closely related to qualities such as character, resilience and grit.
The diagram of the MTQ 8 factor model (above) illustrates the combinations of inner and outer orientation, resilience and positivity. The combination of scales provides a snapshot of your aspiration, self efficacy, grit and engagement when facing challenges.
MTQ 4C’sThe MTQ 4C’s assessment is a unique 24 item high-quality psychometric measure that measures mental toughness which describes the mindset that every person adopts in everything they do. It is a great entry level assessment to provide a baseline of self awareness of your mental toughness.
MTQ Accreditation:
Licensed User Training
If you are interested in measuring, interpreting, debriefing and developing mental toughness in your organisation, you will need to complete the licensed user training.
The MTQ Licensed User Training will enable you to:
Understand the mental toughness model, the four scales (4C’s), 8 sub scales, context and administration of the MTQ assessment.
Be confident about using the assessment with individuals and organisations. including interpretation and providing feedback and coaching.
Understand the range of applications and opportunities to implement.
The Licensed User Training has been designed to be:
Highly participative – optimising the opportunity to understand the concept.
Effective – so that you can use the MTQ immediately.
Supportive - comprehensive resources, personal and online support
Personally beneficial – all participants complete an assessment in preparation for the programme
Licensed User training options
Web-based Licensed User Training – we recommend our flexible web-based programme which is presented in a modular e-learning format. This is ideal if you prefer to learn in your own time at your own pace.
Blended delivery Licensed User Training - if you prefer to connect with a facilitator as well as completing the web-based training, this option is ideal for you. On completion of the web-based modules, our master facilitator will schedule a 1:1 session to ensure uptake of learning and assist you to practice and prepare to launch MTQ with your clients.
On completion of the Licensed User Training you will receive a certificate and registration number from our partners, AQR, and will be licensed to use and purchase the MTQ assessment. As well as receiving your own MTQ report, you will receive two complimentary MTQ assessments to trial on interested clients.