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Robert Driggers, Ph.D.

Robert Driggers, Ph.D. Consultant

Robert is a seasoned I/O psychologist with extensive knowledge of talent assessment tools, practices, processes, and technologies. As a skilled influencer, he has served as a consultant to design and develop tailored at-scale assessments for a variety of clients. Robert acts as a thought leader for solving tactical and strategic selection, including predicting leader success, and thrives on the challenges each project provides.

EXPERIENCE

  • More than 30 years of experience designing, developing, and analyzing pre-hire selection assessments for legal (EEOC), development, and predictive purposes
  • Conducts job analysis studies and develops objective performance measures and other criterion metrics
  • Manages large datasets and translates to simplified statistical results for clients
  • Authors and delivers feedback for leaders based on assessment results

IMPACT

  • Developed automated MS Excel VBA-based tools to model selection algorithms, resulting in generated reports and emails and collected job analyses and performance data
  • Conducted content validation studies and criterion related predictive studies for technical and non-technical roles

CREDENTIALS

  • Ph.D., Industrial-Organizational Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
  • M.S., Industry-Organizational Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
  • B.S., Psychology, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA

Away from work, Robert is very family oriented. He enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren. Robert is happiest when he is outdoors. Also, he enjoys working/landscaping his yard. He loves to cook, especially on his grill, and spend time in the backyard with family and friends. An avid camper, Robert loves travelling and camping in his RV and boat. He is very adventurous and loves exploring new and different environments both on land and water. A lifelong learner, Robert is an avid reader who also loves coding.

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