Bringing the Big 5 to Life with Lumina Spark

Understanding personality is at the heart of IO psychology, yet bringing models like the Big 5 to life in a practical, memorable way is a constant challenge. Psychologists are asked to provide clear, evidence-based explanations that make sense of data while also engaging clients who want to see how traits show up in everyday behaviour. But how often do we get the chance to connect established trait models with applied behavioural science in a way that is both rigorous and easy to use?

This session will show you how Lumina Spark integrates the Big 5 and Jung into a single, colourful framework that makes personality practical without losing scientific depth. You’ll see how our latest research links directly to the real-world experiences of the individuals and organisations you work with. The goal is for you to leave with fresh perspectives on how to connect robust data to the dynamic qualities of human behaviour.

Your 60-minute session agenda:

• Explore our approach to reducing evaluative bias in personality assessment
• Mapping the Big 5 across Lumina Spark’s 24 Qualities for a practical, behaviour-focused approach
• Learn how the Lumina Spark Portrait reveals the nuances of behaviour, even in challenging contexts

Led by Lumina Learning CEO & Founder Dr Stewart Desson and Research Lead, Jonathan Cannon, this research-focused mini-workshop is designed for practitioners who want both the scientific rigour and the practical application of personality models. If you’re passionate about psychometrics, this is your chance to get into the geeky stuff: evidence, rigour, and practical applications, all in one engaging session.