Unique Features

1. The SSM™ is based on Four Proven Psychological Models – "Built on Science"

  • Jung Cognitive Types: How you perceive and process information — intuition, thinking, feeling, and sensing.
  • James' Stream of Consciousness: How your preferred time orientation shapes your decisions — past reflections, present awareness, and future anticipations.
  • VIA-IS (Values in Action Inventory of Strengths): Identifies core character strengths grounded in positive psychology.
  • CAPS (Cognitive-Affective Personality System): Shows how situational responses form stable, predictable behavior patterns over time, seamlessly linking Jung's cognitive preferences with James's temporal preferences to produce 12 universal character strengths.

2. SSM™ Matrix of 12 Strengths – "Visualize Your Profile"

  • 4 Cognitive Preferences × 3 Temporal Preferences = 12 Character Strengths
  • The visual mapping below illustrates how your unique profile emerges across the SSM™ matrix.
Shaw Strengths Matrix™
Character StrengthsTemporal Preferences
Past ReflectionsPresent AwarenessFuture Anticipations
Cognitive
Preferences		IntuitionForesightConfidenceCourage
ThinkingCuriosityObjectivityFairness
FeelingEmpathyTenacityPrudence
SensingDiscernmentPracticalityDiscipline

3. Fair, Balanced Survey Design – "Every Strength Counts"

  • Each strength is tested once against every other strength, resulting in 66 total questions.
  • Ensures an accurate, unbiased assessment.

4. Smart Ranking Algorithm – "Clarity of Results"

  • Produces a clear, individualized ranking of all 12 universal strengths.
  • Groups your strengths into three tiers: Signature, Supporting and Emerging.
  • Highlights your core character traits with practical, actionable insights.

5. Career Mapping with O*NET – "From Strengths to Success"

  • Matches your strengths to real-world work styles and activities using the latest O*NET (Dec 2025) update.
  • Connects your highest-ranking strengths directly to professional opportunities.
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