Frequently Asked Questions
The Science Behind Nova
- Big Five Model (Five Factor Model) for personality (with local adaptation: 15 traits, 30 subtraits)
- Modern Cognitive Ability Theory (Verbal, Numerical, Abstract)
- Item Response Theory (IRT) & Adaptive Testing
- Nova40 Competency Architecture (40 competencies, 5 clusters, aligned with Vision 2030)
- Personality: 15 main traits, 30 subtraits (e.g., complex thinking, innovation, agility, collaboration, leadership, emotional intelligence)
- Cognitive Abilities: Verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning
- Behavioral Competencies: 40 competencies (e.g., strategic thinking, change management, digital intelligence, inclusive leadership, integrity)
- Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Situational Judgment (SJT), 360-degree feedback
- Local validation studies on Saudi and GCC samples
- Advanced statistical analysis (IRT, CTT, cultural/linguistic bias analysis)
- Independent expert review (GCC and European psychometricians)
- Yes. GCC-specific norms and benchmarks are available, with global comparators as needed
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- ISO standards for privacy and data security
- Full compliance with local regulations (PDPL in Saudi Arabia)
- Yes. Technical manuals and published research are available (on request or as part of support materials)
Reports & Outputs
- Individual reports: personality, cognitive, competency, emotional intelligence, role fit, leadership, team
- Group reports: team summaries, analytics dashboard, candidate comparisons
- 360-degree feedback reports: by rater group (manager, peer, direct report)
- Yes, all reports are available in both Arabic and English
- Trait and competency scores (Sten/Percentile)
- Fit scores for role matching
- Personalized development tips
- Normative comparisons (GCC/global)
- Gap analysis and training recommendations
- Yes, sample reports are available (see presentations or upon request)
Use Cases & Solutions
- Hiring & selection
- Leadership development
- Succession planning
- Team development
- Graduate programs and internships
- Local case studies available (e.g., Nova in government hiring, major Saudi corporations)
- Tangible results: reduced turnover, improved hiring quality, faster recruitment cycles
- Supports Saudization and human capital development
- Aligns competencies with Vision 2030 requirements
- Drives innovation and digital leadership
- Provides modern assessment tools for public/private sector transformation
- Is there a practitioner guide or certification program?
- Practitioner guide available
- Certification program for professionals (launching soon)
Legal & Compliance
- Full compliance with Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL)
- Clear privacy policy published on the website and platform
- Data hosted in Saudi Arabia (or as per client requirements)
- Data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Strict access controls and regular security audits
- Data retained as per client agreement, typically 3–5 years, with deletion on request