Applications and Resources
Thousands of individuals have completed Trek 42, and a common question they ask is, “What can I study now to better understand my results?”
To address this, our team recommends the YURU Guide. The YURU Guide provides a comprehensive explanation of each Trek 42 trait, detailing the pros and cons of each one. It also highlights which traits are more impactful in specific situations, making it a practical and easy-to-use resource. Originally featured in Peak Performance Leadership, a leadership book by Dr. Randy Shepard, the YURU Guide is designed to help individuals and teams deepen their understanding of the Trek 42 traits and apply them effectively.
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In addition to explaining the strengths and challenges of each Trek 42 trait, the YURU Guide emphasizes its value in conflict resolution. For example, individuals with an “Analyzer” trait are often highly analytical, which can be an asset in resolving disputes where data-driven decisions are critical. However, the guide also notes that Analyzers may struggle with overanalyzing and delaying decisions, which can escalate conflicts. Similarly, those with an “Encourager” trait bring creativity and adaptability to problem-solving but may sometimes overlook established processes, causing friction within teams. By highlighting these nuances, the YURU Guide equips individuals to leverage their strengths while addressing potential weaknesses in conflict scenarios.
If your organization has worked with one of our professional consultants for a Zoom presentation, you may already be familiar with the YURU Guide. It’s often used as a foundational module for team discussions where multiple members have completed Trek 42 and want to improve communication and collaboration. Whether your team is involved in sports (e.g., basketball, hockey, football, bowling, or volleyball) or is organized around a specific company project, the YURU Guide serves as an invaluable tool.
To take this further, we offer a program called Next 42. This program is ideal for teams looking to enhance their group dynamics and includes:
Next 42 is an excellent starting point for organizations, while purchasing the YURU Guide is a great step for individuals looking to deepen their understanding and preparation.
In a peer-to-peer application, two employees take the survey with one peer (e.g., Beth) providing her view of the other peer (e.g., Mary). In this example, Mary’s survey results of herself are compared with Beth’s view of Mary.
The user can create unlimited data sets for various categories of employees. These categories can be based on skills, geography, length of service, or any other criteria that the user needs to select employees for specific assignments.
The user can also compare new applicants against the top group, which helps them identify potential program failures, but also allows them to identify gaps in individual applicants that can be worked on to make the applicants closer in performance to the top group.
Our software enables an employee to develop a future set of goals. In this manner, the user can look at gaps between where the employee is with respect to their traits and where they would like to be in the future.
