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Glossary of Terms - Wonderlic Develop

A quick-reference guide to key terms in Wonderlic Develop, from effort scores to report sections and tools like the Action Planner.

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Core Concepts

Term

Definition

Develop

A post-hire development tool that measures how much effort it takes to demonstrate key behaviors at work.

Attribute

A work-related trait or behavior (e.g., Teamwork, Decision Making) measured by how effortful it is for you to consistently demonstrate.

Effort Score

Indicates how much energy it takes for you to demonstrate a behavior. Higher scores = lower effort. Lower scores = higher effort.

Strength

A trait you use effectively - it may come naturally (low effort) or require more intention (high effort). Effort ≠ performance.


Result Categories

Develop results highlight three spotlight categories to help users understand how their attributes relate to role performance and personal energy use

Term

Definition

Critical Attributes

Traits most important for success in your specific role. Prioritize these in development planning.

Least Effort Attributes

Traits that come naturally and take the least energy. Lean on these to stay energized and effective.

Most Effort Attributes

Traits that require more energy or support to demonstrate consistently. Often great areas for development.

Where You’ll See Them

These categories are surfaced in several areas of the product:

  • Home Page Summary: Introduces the top five spotlight attributes, grouped by Critical, Least Effort, and Most Effort. This helps users quickly orient to their most relevant results.

  • Attribute Detail Pages: Each attribute within the detailed Journey sections shows a visual indicator (more effort / less effort) so users can understand where it falls on their personal spectrum.

  • Develop Index: Each attribute is listed with its score, section, and category, giving users a full view of how their attributes map across all categories.

Why This Matters

Understanding result categories helps users:

  • Simplifies the results experience by focusing attention

  • Helps users prioritize reflection and development efforts

  • Leverage strengths effectively


Report Sections

Develop results are organized into five sections, each representing a core domain of workplace behavior. These sections group related attributes to help users make sense of how their tendencies show up in different aspects of their role.

Your Approach to Getting Things Done

Describes your work ethic, productivity, and task management style.

Your Approach to People

Reflects how you collaborate, influence, and communicate with others.

Your Approach to Problems

Captures how you analyze, solve, and make decisions in challenging situations.

Your Approach to Change

Shows how you respond to and lead through change or ambiguity.

Your Approach to Learning

Explores how you grow, seek feedback, and develop new skills.

Where You’ll See Them

  • Journey Pages: Each section is its own part of the results walkthrough, featuring:

    • A thematic introduction

    • Attribute-level pages with score interpretation, coaching tips, and action items

  • Index PDF: Attributes are listed with their corresponding section for quick reference.

  • Attribute Highlights: In the Home Page summary and spotlight callouts, each attribute is tagged with its section (e.g., “Getting Things Done”) to reinforce role relevance.

Why This Matters

Sections guide users in interpreting their results more contextually, helping them:

  • See patterns in their strengths and challenges

  • Connect attributes to real work scenarios

  • Navigate their results in a structured, role-relevant way


Tools & Features

Develop includes several built-in tools and features designed to help users move from insight to action. These tools make it easier to apply results, foster collaboration, and track meaningful progress.

Definition

Action Planner

A built-in tool to help you turn insights into small, realistic development goals.

Team Dynamics Report

A report that helps teams understand and improve how they collaborate based on shared Develop insights.

Sections

Each section offers insight into how a user works, interacts, solves problems, handles change, and continues to grow. This structure supports more intuitive navigation and meaningful interpretation of results.

Spotlight Attributes

A summary view of your Critical, Most Effort, and Least Effort traits - personalized to your role.

Action Planner

What It Is

A personalized tool that helps users create, edit, and track development goals based on their results.

Key Features

  • Users can build action items directly from recommended strategies on each attribute page.

  • Each action item includes:

    • A goal statement

    • A targeted behavior or outcome

    • Space to define success measures and timelines

Where It Appears

  • At the bottom of each attribute page in the Journey sections

  • Accessible via the side navigation or homepage summary

Why It Matters

  • Encourages ownership of development

  • Makes goal-setting feel manageable and role-relevant

  • Enables users to build habits around traits that require more intention


Team Dynamics Report

What It Is

A team-level report designed to foster shared understanding, improve collaboration, and align around collective strengths and challenges.

Key Features

  • Visualizes behavioral trends across a team

  • Shows how the team communicates, solves problems, and navigates work

  • Includes strengths, risks, and strategies for working better together

Who Can Access It

  • Managers and employees: once released by an Admin

  • Admins: can generate and manage reports for eligible teams

    • Minimum of 3 members (including the manager) required

Where It Appears

  • In the “Team Dynamics” section of the side navigation (if access is granted)

Why It Matters

  • Builds a common language for team development

  • Encourages coaching conversations and intentional collaboration

  • Highlights areas of alignment or friction based on shared traits

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