Science learned the concept of "Learned Helplessness" 40 years ago. Since the theory of Dr. Martin Seligman (professor at the University of Pennsylvania) was elaborated, dozens of universities and research institutes have dealt with the issue of how we are able to maintain our confidence, sober thinking, decisiveness and our ability to act in the most dire circumstances.
It was only in 2004 that this revolutionary knowledge reached Europe and Hungary thanks to the research and development of Profil Training. They improved the test formerly known as AQ®  - Adversity Quotient and adapted it to Central European circumstances. That is how the MQ® - Mentality Test and the Mentality Development Programmes came to life.

What is it about and why is it a milestone?

»  The basic values of the workplace are changing: for instance instead of
    obedience initiation, instead of diligence productivity, instead of
    stability adapting to changes are more desirable.

»  New management styles catch on, new expressions get into our vocabulary -
    some of which are difficult to translate (e.g. empowerment, proactivity,
    ownership, commitment), firms are merged, acquired, streamlined or
    reorganised.

»  Employees are sent to training courses in order to acquire new and
    appropriate patterns of behaviour to be more efficient and    competitive thus the firm can stay alive in the increasingly cruel rivalry.

»  Our experience gained in training sessions underpins Seligman's research:
    people's mentality, how they perceive the surrounding world, how they react
    to their environment do not change on their own. Our adaptation to the new
    world is not spontaneous therefore we find it difficult to accept the new
    patters of behaviour suggested in training sessions.

»  The psychological evolution of man is far slower than it would be required.

»  Something must be done - and it must be done soon.

If we have aroused your interest, you can take part in our MQ^® exploration.