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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

Attributes Critical for Your Role

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

Personal Attribute Highlights

Your standout traits based on effort - the ones that come most naturally (Easier for You) and the ones that take the most energy (Harder for You). Useful for understanding where you'll feel energized and where you may need support.

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:

  • 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: 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


Home Page Sections

Your Home Page is a personalized landing page generated from your scores and your role. It's organized into the following sections:

Term

Definition

Strengths

What tends to come naturally for you, based on your results.

How Others Might View You

How your work style may show up to teammates and managers.

Watch Out For

Places where your natural tendencies could create friction or trip you up.

Helpful Adjustments

Practical shifts that can balance the watch-outs.

How This Shows Up

A closer look at how your style plays out in everyday work situations.

What I Need to Do My Best Work

The conditions, support and environment that help you perform at your best.

Suggested Micro-Actions

Small, specific steps you can take this week to start applying your results.

The content on your Home Page is personalized to you and your role - two people with similar scores in different jobs may see different guidance.


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.

Home Page

Your personalized landing page when you log in. Summarizes your work style and gives you practical guidance organized into sections like Strengths, Watch Out For, and Suggested Micro-Actions.

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

  • Directly from Suggested Micro-Actions on your Home Page

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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