# Creative Organizational Design

- Website: https://creativeorgdesign.com
- Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/creativeorgdesign-com

> Creative Organizational Design provides pre-screening and employee assessment solutions to organizations across North America, offering thousands of tools and expert guidance to hire, develop, and retain talent.

Creative Organizational Design provides customized assessment and training solutions to help organizations hire, develop, and retain talent. Founded in 1979, COD has grown into Canada’s largest independent supplier of pre-screening assessment tools and solutions, offering a catalog of thousands of titles designed for screening applicants, assessing readiness for promotion, and building leaders and teams. The organization partners with businesses of all sizes—from small firms to national and international chains—and supports human resources and talent management through expert analysis, needs assessments, and personal assistance. COD emphasizes legal, reliable, and validated instruments and focuses on helping clients identify the right tools for their specific applications, enabling objective decisions, improved hiring outcomes, and organizational success. The company serves audiences across North America and beyond, combining decades of experience with a client-centered approach to deliver comprehensive assessment solutions that support HR functions and organizational growth.

**Mission:** To provide tailored assessment solutions and expert guidance that help organizations hire, develop, and retain the very best employees.

## Products & Services

### [Accounting & Bookkeeper Skills Assessment](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/accounting-bookkeeper-math-aptitude-test/)
*Product*
Evaluate bookkeeping skills and Excel proficiency effectively.

- **Bookkeeping Competence** — Ensures Proven Skills
- **Accounts Payable & Receivable Screening** — Streamline Candidate Screening
- **Excel Proficiency** — Verifies Technical Skills
- **Math Skills Testing** — Verify Math Proficiency
- **Cost-Effective Assessment Tool** — Provides Value for Money
- **Adaptability Assessment** — Gauge Flexibility

### [All Microsoft Office Products](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/microsoft-office/)
*Product*
Access a comprehensive and growing range of Microsoft Office products for diverse organizational needs.

- **Continual Additions** — Access New Products Regularly
- **Office Product Catalogue** — Browse Comprehensive Product List

### [Basic Clerical Skills Assessment](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/basic-clerical-skills-assessment/)
*Product*
Evaluates proficiency in essential clerical skills for administrative success.

- **Clerical Skills Assessment** — Measures Essential Clerical Skills
- **Office Administration Readiness** — Determines Office Management Capability
- **Skill Proficiency Levels** — Provides Detailed Skill Insights

### [360-Degree Assessments](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/360-degree-assessments/)
*Product*
Gain comprehensive insights into employee performance from diverse feedback sources.

- **360-Degree Feedback** — Enhances Performance Understanding
- **Holistic Performance View** — Identifies Developmental Areas
- **Customizable Feedback Process** — Enhances Relevance and Applicability

### [Ability Explorer, Second Edition](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/ability-explorer-second-edition/)
*Product*
Identifies key abilities to guide career and vocational planning.

- **Ability Identification** — Identify Key Abilities
- **Vocational Guidance** — Enhance Vocational Choices
- **User-Centric Design** — Engage Effectively
- **Career Transition Support** — Support Career Changes

### [Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/cross-cultural-adaptability-inventory/)
*Product*
Assesses adaptability for international environments and overseas challenges.

- **Cross-Cultural Adaptability** — Evaluate Cultural Flexibility
- **Overseas Readiness** — Gauge International Preparedness
- **Cultural Insight Provision** — Enhances Global Team Integration
- **Self-Assessment Tool** — Encourages Personal Development

### [DISCstyles Assessment](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/discstyles-assessment/)
*Product*
Enhance team productivity by identifying personal strengths and motivations with the DISCstyles Assessment.

- **DISC Profiling** — Profiles Behavioral Styles
- **Strengths & Motivations** — Identifies Strengths

### [Diversity and Cultural Awareness Profile](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/diversity-and-cultural-awareness-profile/)
*Product*
Enhances organizational commitment to diversity and improves cultural awareness.

- **Profile-Based Improvement** — Enhance Awareness
- **Cultural Diversity Assessment** — Measure Cultural Commitment
- **Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis** — Highlight Key Areas

### [Diversity Awareness (U.S.)](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/diversity-awareness-u-s/)
*Product*
Enhance workplace inclusion by measuring diversity awareness and understanding its benefits.

- **Workplace Diversity Knowledge** — Enhances Understanding Of Workforce Dynamics

### [2D Form Pattern Recognition Test](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/2d-form-pattern-recognition-test/)
*Product*
Evaluates candidates' two-dimensional reasoning skills for better hiring decisions.

- **Two-Dimensional Pattern Recognition** — Enhances Visual Thinking Skills

### [3D Reasoning Aptitude Test](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/3d-reasoning-aptitude-test/)
*Product*
Evaluate 3D spatial thinking for essential technical roles to ensure job compatibility.

- **Three-Dimensional Reasoning** — Assesses 3D Spatial Thinking
- **Role-Specific Assessment** — Targets Key Technical Roles
- **Valid and Reliable** — Reliable Evaluation Tool
- **Accessible Format** — User-Friendly Format

### [AMA DISC Survey](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/ama-disc-survey/)
*Product*
Accurately predicts workplace behaviors to enhance team effectiveness.

- **DISC Behavior Profiling** — Identify Work Styles
- **Personal Style Measurement** — Enhance Team Dynamics
- **Behavior Analysis** — Improve Hiring Decisions

### [Account Manager (Sales) Test](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/account-manager-sales-test/)
*Product*
Screens candidates for effective customer service and account management skills.

- **Account Management Capability** — Enhances Client Relationship Management
- **Customer Service Aptitude** — Improves Customer Engagement
- **Sales Skill Assessment** — Boosts Sales Performance

### [Customer Service for High Security Positions](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/customer-service-representative-for-high-security-positions/)
*Product*
Screen applicants for integrity and reliability in high-security customer service roles.

- **High-Security Screening** — Ensures Qualified Candidates
- **Honesty & Dependability Focus** — Identifies Reliable Candidates

### [Dependability and Safety Instrument](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/dependability-and-safety-instrument-2/)
*Product*
Helps organizations identify dependable candidates while screening for safety.

- **Dependability Assessment** — Measures Candidate Reliability
- **Safety Screening** — Screens For Safety Traits
- **Low-Risk Candidate Identification** — Identifies Low-Risk Candidates

### [Job Safety Test](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/job-safety-test/)
*Product*
Evaluates essential job safety skills for apprentices to ensure workplace safety.

- **Comprehensive 50-Question Format** — Assess Broad Safety Areas
- **Apprentice-Level Safety Skills** — Evaluate Safety Knowledge

### [Driver 7.0](https://creativeorgdesign.com/product/driver-7-0/)
*Product*
Enhances driver safety and performance through detailed behavioral assessments.

- **Driver Behavior Assessment** — Measures Driving-Related Behaviors
- **Safety Performance Prediction** — Predicts Safety Outcomes
- **Comprehensive Experience Evaluation** — Evaluates Past Driving Experiences
- **Customizable Assessment Metrics** — Offers Tailored Assessment Metrics

### [Basic Computer Literacy](https://creativeorgdesign.com/test-category/basic-skills-and-on-the-job-skills/computer-skills/)
*Product*
Enhance hiring confidence with essential computer literacy assessments.

- **General Computer Literacy** — Establish Foundational Computer Knowledge
- **Software Usage Knowledge** — Demonstrate Proficiency in Software Applications
- **File Handling Familiarity** — Assure Basic File Management Skills

## Market Segments

- **Pre-employment cognitive and aptitude assessment**: Assessments measuring cognitive ability, spatial reasoning, problem solving and general aptitude used to screen and rank candidates for technical and operational roles.
- **Occupational skills and competency testing**: Role-specific skill and competency assessments that validate job-related knowledge and practical abilities (clerical, accounting, computer and office software proficiency).
- **Personality and behavioral assessment**: Assessments of individual behavioral styles, motivations and interpersonal tendencies to inform selection, coaching and team placement.
- **Multi-source performance feedback and leadership development**: 360-degree and multi-rater feedback instruments used for performance appraisal, leadership development, coaching and succession planning.
- **Safety and integrity screening**: Assessments that identify dependable, low-risk, safety-oriented and security-suitable candidates for safety-sensitive or high-security roles.
- **Diversity, inclusion and cross-cultural readiness**: Assessments that measure cultural awareness, diversity knowledge and adaptability for inclusive workplaces and international assignments.
- **Sales and customer service competency assessment**: Assessments that evaluate selling skills, account management capability and customer service aptitude for client-facing and sales roles.
