Forte Communication Style Profile

What is the Forte Communication Style Profile?

The Forte Communication Style Profile, branded Forté, is a proprietary assessment of communication preferences. Its developer describes profiles built from combinations of dominance, extroversion, patience and conformity.

What does the profile describe?

According to the Forté Institute, reports distinguish a primary style from current adaptation to the environment and how a person may be perceived. The four dimensions combine in a profile; they are not four mutually exclusive kinds of person.

How is it used?

The tool is presented for workplace communication and development. A team might use the profiles to discuss differences in how members prefer to communicate. That conversation is an intended use, not proof that taking the assessment improves collaboration or resolves conflict.

What should you look for in the evidence?

A useful evaluation needs to match the claim. Score consistency is one question. Better teamwork or productivity is another. A favorable reaction to a profile cannot answer both. For a proposed workplace use, ask what outcome is expected and what comparison would show whether it occurred.