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Celebrating 50 Years of Personalysis
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Our Journey Through the Years
A revolutionary take on personality is born
The Personalysis Framework conceived and developed by Jim Noland.
1960 – 1975
- The Personalysis Framework conceived and developed by Jim Noland to help college graduates focus on career opportunities
- The initial report focused on job fit as well as organizational culture fit.
Incorporation & Early Growth
Personalysis officially incorporated under the name Management Sciences, laying the foundation for its future success. As the company’s exciting evolution moved into business management, Management Sciences rebranded as Management Technologies (dba Manatech).
1975
- Personalysis incorporated under the name Management Sciences.
- Mary Noland named CEO.
- Early pioneer in Executive Coaching.
- 1978: Reincorporated under the name Management Technologies (dba) Manatech).
- Focus of the report expanded to include business management and guidance on how to use individual strengths to succeed in business.
- Personalysis expanded focus and guidance on stress management.
Pioneering Personality Insights into Business
Personalysis reached new heights in 1980 with the launch of the groundbreaking Executive Leadership Program (ELP), while securing esteemed clients such as Dale Carnegie, Citi Bank, Cigna, Caterpillar, and the US Government, setting the stage for lasting impact. This decade also saw the first certification class and the computerization of the Colorgraph!
1980s
- 1980: Launch of the Executive Development Program (ELP).
- 1980: Early clients include Dale Carnegie, Citi Bank, Cigna, and Pape Brothers (Caterpillar).
- 1986: Introduction of the team report called the Group Dynamic Profile (GDP) Team Report.
- 1986: First certification classes offered in Houston, Texas.
- 1987: First computer-generated reports and Colorgraphs introduced.
Rebranding & Digital Advancements
In a bold transformation, 1994 marked a defining moment as the company rebranded as Personalysis, unveiling a fresh new logo and the powerful tagline "We Know People", reinforcing its commitment to understanding human potential. The innovation continued with the launch of an interactive database and the introduction of a Training CD to accompany reports.
1990s
- 1991: Reputation grows to include international clientele.
- 1994: Rebranded as Personalysis, introducing a new logo and tagline: "We Know People".
- 1998: Launch of an interactive database.
- 1998: Training CD accompanies reports.
Leadership Transition & Expansion
The dawn of a new era arrived in 2000 as Mary and Jim Noland retired, paving the way for Kerry Farrell to take the helm as CEO. The momentum continued in 2006, marking a major milestone as Personalysis began offering Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and expanding its impact with new training programs, including Coaching Using Personalysis and Giving and Receiving Feedback Using Personalysis.
2000s
- 2000: Mary and Jim Noland retire; Kerry Farrell named CEO.
- 2004: Certification program relaunched as the Personalysis Facilitator Training Program.
- 2005: Introduction of Building Teams Through Personalysis training.
- 2005: Periodical articles published.
- 2006: Personalysis begins offering Continuing Education Credits (CEUs).
- 2006: New training programs:
- Coaching Using Personalysis
- Giving and Receiving Feedback Using Personalysis
- 2007: Updated, customer-friendly database introduced.
- 2007: Launch of the eLearning Program and Leading Teams Training Program.
Expanded Online Learning & Virtual Programs reaching a global audience
Personalysis continued to expand its transformative training offerings in 2012 with the launch of the Addressing Negatives Training Program, followed by the Coping with Change, Stress, and Distress Training Program in 2013. In 2017, innovation soared with the launch of virtual certification and a new website, ushering in a new digital era for the company.
2010s
- 2012: Introduction of Addressing Negatives Training Program.
- 2013: Coping with Change, Stress, and Distress Training Program.
- 2014: Effectively Dealing with Conflict Training Program.
- 2014: Virtual workshops and coaching introduced.
- 2017: Virtual certification introduced.
- 2017: Personalysis launches a new website.
- 2017: James R. Noland passes away.
- 2018: Putting Personalysis to Work series: applying to business and coaching.
Modernization & Leadership Changes
In a time of global challenge, Personalysis stepped up in 2020, offering free "Stress Less in the Mess" programs to support frontline health professionals during COVID-19, while also ushering in leadership changes with Adrienne McDunn taking the reins as CEO. That same year, the company strengthened its community with the launch of Roundtable Discussions for the Personalysis Practitioner Community. Embracing transformation, 2022 saw a brand refresh with a new logo and tagline: "Work Better, Together," along with an updated website relaunch, reinforcing the company’s modern identity.
2020s
- 2020: Free public programs offered for the first time. "Stress Less in the Mess" targeted frontline health professionals during COVID-19.
- 2020: Kerry Farrell named Chairman of the Board; Adrienne McDunn named CEO.
- 2020: Roundtable Discussions launched for the Personalysis Practitioner Community.
- 2021: Office Hours for Practitioner Community introduced.
- 2021: Mary Noland passes away.
- 2022: Brand refresh – New logo and tagline: "Work Better, Together".
- 2022: Website relaunched with updated branding.
- 2023: John Tingey named CEO.
- 2025: Master Certification offered.
- 2025: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!!!
50 years of shaping the future of business— and we’re far from done!
- Personalysis is an innovative blend of behavioral science and business applications
- Customer referrals are the foundation of our growth, built on outstanding service and amazingly accurate results.
- Educating business leaders to solve for today and the future
- Motivating millions to find the right job, right company and right career
- Five decades of transforming relationships with proven, science-backed approaches in both business and personal lives
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