Frequently Asked Questions

The questionnaire should take about 30 minutes to complete. You can leave the questionnaire and return to your place if interrupted. The ideal condition for taking the test is when you have both the time and energy to do so.

The questionnaire is 298 questions and takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. 

If that sounds like a serious time investment, you're right! It is! But Birkman is known for providing the deepest insights into how people present themselves externally and the kind of work environment they need to be successful, and that kind of insight takes more rigor than a 5- or 10-minute questionnaire.

If you’re looking to purchase the assessment for yourself, you can find the options to do so here.

If you’re looking to use Birkman within your organization or practice, please talk to our sales team to discuss your needs, the process, and pricing.

Please reach out to the organization or consultant who sent you your questionnaire, and they will be able to provide you with your report. If you are no longer with your company, please respond to this email to request your report.

The Birkman Method combines motivational, behavioral, and interests evaluation into one single self-assessment and is used for talent selection and alignment, talent development, team performance, and leadership development. Our reporting and workshops provide insight into effective behavioral styles, expectations of relationships and social situations, possible stressors when needs are not met, and job preferences and motivators.

Birkman outlines four unique archetypes. Red, or the Doer, represents a climate of action, energy, and practicality. Green, or the Communicator, represents socialization and responsiveness. Yellow, or the Analyzer, represents planning, fairness, and objectivity. Blue, or the Thinker, represents reflection, sensing, and expression. Each Birkman Color represents a different climate of personality.

There are no "wrong" answers. Therefore, you cannot fail. Respond with your gut response to the questions. The Birkman Method assessment is based on positive psychology and doesn't judge any behavioral style as more or less preferred than others. If you come across a question you aren't sure about the answer to, use your first reaction and don't overthink the question. We promise it's not that serious!

No. The Birkman Method assessment doesn’t give positive or negative results. We’re about positive psychology, which is the study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive–allowing you and your teams to flourish. Our assessment reveals your perceptions of the world, and that’s why complete honesty gives you accurate results.

The Birkman Method is available in 25 languages: 

Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Danish, Dutch, English UK, English US, Finnish, French Canadian, French European, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Castilian Spanish, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Because of this, you can authorize a questionnaire in one language, and receive the report in a different language.

The questionnaire should take about 30 minutes to complete. You can leave the questionnaire and return to your place if interrupted. The ideal condition for taking the test is when you have both the time and energy to do so.

The questionnaire is 298 questions and takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. 

If that sounds like a serious time investment, you're right! It is! But Birkman is known for providing the deepest insights into how people present themselves externally and the kind of work environment they need to be successful, and that kind of insight takes more rigor than a 5- or 10-minute questionnaire.

If you have taken the assessment and are looking for your Birkman Signature Report, a Birkman Certified Professional is required to interpret your results due to the depth and complexity of the data. The Basics and Careertyping Reports are self-interpreted with key, brief takeaways on your personality.

Organizations looking to use our tools must become certified or work with one of our Birkman Certified Professionals to interpret results, facilitate workshops, or have meaningful conversations.

To use Birkman reports, you must be The Birkman Method certified. This is simply because the information provided in our reports is robust and data-focused. The Birkman Method Certification course provides information about the scales and the implications of scores to help you facilitate better conversations. The Birkman Method Certification experience can be used toward International Coach Federation (ICF) – Continuing Coach Education (CCE) and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Professional Development Credits (PDCs).

If you would like to facilitate a High-Performing Teams workshop for your team, you must purchase a license, which will give you access to workshop materials and a long-term action plan for incorporating the concepts within the team.

If you do not want to get The Birkman Method Certification or purchase a High-Performing Teams license, you can work with one of our Birkman Certified Professionals by talking to our sales team.

At Birkman, we believe in helping companies build more effective teams, develop their talent, and do better work. Our team building solutions include the following:

High-Performing Teams workshop provides a framework to help teams build purpose, clarity, and psychological safety, solving challenges such as conflict resolution, miscommunication, and misalignment in teams.

Birkman Signature is a report to create a memorable language to discuss personality in the workplace, helping teams discover their Birkman behaviors, needs, colors, and symbols.

Birkman at Work toolkits are quick, brief workshops covering team needs, behaviors, and interests to promote better communication.

Find the best solution for your team and schedule a call with Sales.

The Birkman Method combines motivational, behavioral, and interests evaluation into one single self-assessment and is used for talent selection and alignment, talent development, team performance, and leadership development. Our reporting and workshops provide insight into effective behavioral styles, expectations of relationships and social situations, possible stressors when needs are not met, and job preferences and motivators.

We're really about finding the right solution for you and your needs, so the answer varies for each organization, practice, and person. Connect with us to see how Birkman can help you and if we're a good fit.

You will be charged for each respondent that completes the questionnaire. There will be no additional fees for running reports in your Birkman account. To open an account, please contact sales.

At Birkman, we’re passionate about giving back to our local community and our staff. However, we do not offer scholarships or discounts for non-profit organizations.