Product Overview
GRASS Competency Inventory Psychometric
The GRASS Competency Inventory (GCI) is a psychometric system designed to measure the core capabilities that drive performance under pressure: Growth Mindset, Resilience, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, and Self-Discipline (GRASS). The GRASS framework was developed from Special Operations research and refined through rigorous psychometric testing. This patent-pending model is backed by published research and serves as a defensible tool for people and organizations desiring high performance development.
The Core Question Behind GRASS
What actually differentiates people who grow, adapt, and perform under sustained stress from those who stagnate, burn out, or break down?
GRASS measures the answer.
Why the GRASS Psychometric Is Different
GRASS is a multi-dimensional psychometric system. The five core competencies of GRASS are associated with adult mental complexity, adaptive performance, leadership effectiveness, and sustained growth. The GRASS framework and psychometric originated from doctoral research focused on U.S. Army Special Operations Forces.
What GRASS Measures and Why It Matters
The GRASS Psychometric assesses five core human capabilities that consistently predict high performance:
•Growth Mindset: How individuals respond to challenge, failure, and learning
•Resilience: The ability to sustain performance and recover under prolonged stress
•Adaptability: Behavioral flexibility when plans, rules, or conditions change
•Self-Awareness: Accurate insight into one’s patterns, triggers, and impact
•Self-Discipline: Consistent follow-through despite discomfort, distraction, or temptation
These are Trainable Performance Capacities
This makes the instrument especially well-suited for:
•Leaders
•High-potential talent
•Operators, analysts, and professionals in demanding roles
•Organizations navigating complexity, growth, or change
•Individuals looking to get to a higher level of performance
Reliability You Can Trust
Reliability analyses were conducted to evaluate the internal consistency and latent structure of each competency scale following iterative item refinement. Each GRASS scale demonstrates strong to excellent reliability exceeding industry standards. Please inquire for more details.
What Clients Use GRASS For:
• Identify high-potential leaders before promotion
• Target development efforts where they will move the needle
• Strengthen resilience and adaptability during change or growth
• Create a shared language for performance and accountability
• Measure progress before and after training or coaching
Contact Us!
Owners | Psychologists
Dr. Vance Parrish: [email protected]
Dr. Ashley Parrish: [email protected]
Website: www.feedingthewolf.net
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