Capacity Trust

03/09/2025

📚 Recommended reading for HR professionals 📚

"The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" by Patrick Lencioni describes many pitfalls that teams face as they seek to "grow together".

The five dysfunctions discussed are:
1️⃣ Absence of trust
2️⃣ Fear of conflict
3️⃣ Lack of commitment
4️⃣ Avoidance of accountability
5️⃣ Inattention to results

"If you could get all the people in an organisation rowing in the same direction, you would dominate an industry in any market, against any competition, at any time." ~ Patrick Lencioni

02/09/2025

Francis Galton, born in 1822 and passed away in 1911, is often referred to as "the father of psychometrics". He was a key figure in the development of the field of psychometrics, which focuses on the measurement of human abilities and characteristics. Galton was inspired by the work of his cousin, Charles Darwin, and his ideas about natural selection and human variation.

Galton introduced statistical methods for measuring intelligence and individual differences. He was particularly interested in intellectual functioning and developed a range of measures to assess this. These included tests of physical strength and swiftness, visual acuity, and memory of forms. He also developed a measure of the "co-relation" of two sets of scores, which was a precursor to the modern concept of correlation.

Galton's work laid the foundation for modern psychometrics, particularly the focus on human variation and the use of statistical methods to understand and measure this variation. His work has had a profound impact on the fields of psychology and education, among others.

01/09/2025

Ability

The degree to which someone can carry out certain types of mental reasoning operations. It is often measured through ability tests, which are designed to measure either aptitude or achievement. While aptitudes are defined as inherent abilities for learning and raw talents, they are sometimes measured through a person's achievements.

The many types of ability tests include verbal, numeric, literacy and abstract reasoning tests.

Need assessments? Contact Capacity Trust today to get psychometric assessments that you can trust.

01/05/2025

On this International Workers' Day, may your hard work be rewarded, your voice heard, and your efforts appreciated—not just today, but always.

Today, we pause to celebrate you—the backbone of progress, the force behind every growing Namibian community.

Happy International Workers' Day, Namibia!

21/03/2025

Happy Independence Namibia!

“Our nation blazed the trail to freedom. It has arisen to its feet. As of today, we are masters of this vast land of our ancestors. The destiny of this country is now fully in our own hands. We should, therefore, look forward to the future with confidence and hope.”

~ Dr. Sam Nujoma, Independence Day, 21 March 1990.

26/12/2024

Happy Family Day!

Today, we celebrate the love, support, and connection that family brings. Here's to cherishing every moment together!

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22/12/2024

“Dear HR Pros: You are an employee. You are a human being."
~ Laura Mazzullo

21/12/2024

Recommended reading for HR professionals.

Work Rules!: Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead by Laszlo Bock

"The goal is to create the conditions that help all Googlers be their best and give their all, in a way that aligns with the company's mission and culture."

20/12/2024

Thank you for your support during 2024!

We value the opportunity to have served you this year and look forward to continuing to do so in the next.

From all of us at Capacity Trust, may you and your family have a blessed and peaceful festive season.

19/12/2024

My Life, I Guess

A career and personal finance site focusing on being in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, and surviving unemployment, including many free career & job search resources.

https://mylifeiguess.com

Free instant access to all of the career worksheets, guides, checklists, templates, and more - in one convenient place!

15/12/2024

“You cannot mandate productivity; you must provide the tools to let people become their best.”
~ Steve Jobs

14/12/2024

Recommended reading for HR professionals.

The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues by Patrick Lencioni

"The three most important virtues of an ideal team player are humility, hunger, and people smarts."