MP Office Partners

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Executive & Administrative Support
What Executive & Administrative Support services does MP Office Partners offer?
MP Office Partners offers Executive Personal Assistance & Business Support; Document & Presentation Support; Excel & Data Organisation; Business Expense Tracking & Payables; Training Material Editing & Brand Alignment; Custom Digital Forms for Feedback, Surveys & Registrations; Custom Visual Design Support; and Event Logistics Coordination.
How can MP Office Partners’ Executive & Administrative Support minimise our team’s workload?
As your personal VA assistant, MP Office Partners manages routine admin—scheduling, correspondence, documentation, data, expenses, travel and more—so you reclaim hours each week and focus on strategic priorities.
Can MP Office Partners accommodate urgent or ad-hoc requests?
Yes. We keep flexible capacity for urgent tasks and one-off projects—often turning around high-priority work within 24–48 hours. Just share your deadline and we’ll take care of the rest.
Can MP Office Partners serve as a fully remote Personal Assistant, and what on-site support do you offer?
Yes—MP Office Partners provides end-to-end remote PA support and offers up to two weekly on-site visits in Pretoria for priority in-person tasks.
Can we scale up or down as our needs change?
Choose Retainer (weekly or monthly pre-booked hours), Hourly (2–5 hour minimum) or Project (fixed quote) plans—and scale up or down.
Strengths Assessment, Insight & Application
What strengths assessments do you offer, and who are they for?
We offer a variety of research-backed strengths assessments—StrengthsExplorer® (ages 10–14), CliftonStrengths® for Students (15+), CliftonStrengths® Top 5, CliftonStrengths® Full 34—and specialised reports for managers, leaders and sales professionals, all designed to support growth and development at every stage.
Why do strengths-based assessments work?
Grounded in over five decades of behavioural science and positive-psychology research, these assessments deliver measurable results—boosting sales, profit and engagement while reducing turnover—and equip individuals (from students to executives) with self-awareness, confidence and clearer communication for better decisions and sustained growth.
How do strengths-based assessments “unlock what’s already strong within you”?
Built on positive psychology, strengths assessments reveal your natural patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving—highlighting your unique talents. By intentionally developing these natural gifts into focused strengths, you enhance engagement, foster resilience and elevate well-being—empowering you to excel and contribute meaningfully.
Why choose strengths-based assessments over personality tests?
Personality tests confine you to fixed categories—strengths-based assessments instead reveal and develop your unique talents, enhancing self-awareness, engagement and measurable performance.
How do I book a strengths assessment and what is the process?
  1. Contact us: Use the “Contact” form or email admin@mpofficepartners.com—we’ll recommend the most suitable strengths-based assessment for you or your team.
  2. Setup: We register profiles and send secure access links.
  3. Complete: Participants take the assessment online at their convenience.
  4. Results: You receive a detailed PDF report by email.
  5. Youth Support (10–18): Optional virtual guidance throughout.
Can you facilitate large group rollouts of strengths assessments?
  • Individual Packages: Structured assessment for personal self-awareness and growth.
  • Group Packages (5+ participants): Scalable strengths development for teams and organisations.
Can you engage directly with participants and manage all logistics for group assessments?

We can. Here's how we support you:

  • Send a customised briefing to your team
  • Maintain a live assessment tracker
  • Communicate directly with participants, including reminders
  • Monitor completion and follow up as needed
  • Provide regular status reports to your project lead

Ideal for HR, Learning & Development, or programme leads—we handle the coordination so you can focus on strategic outcomes, sustained engagement, and measurable impact.

What expertise do you offer as a Specialist Strengths Coach?
I’m a certified Specialist Strengths Coach, having completed formal training at both Associate (2018) and Specialist (2019) levels through a programme aligned with international coaching standards. I’m also a trained StrengthsExplorer® Coach, supporting children and teens in discovering and developing their talents.
How unique is my CliftonStrengths® report?
With more than 33 million unique Top 5 combinations in CliftonStrengths®, your strengths report offers a deeply personalised profile. Your Top 5 strengths and the order in which they appear are highly unlikely to match anyone else’s, making your results uniquely yours.
How widely adopted are these strengths-based assessments?
With over 30 million completions in 150+ countries, these assessments are trusted by individuals, teams, and leaders across industries. They’re used globally in organisations, schools, and leadership programmes to enhance self-awareness, performance, and collaboration.
In which languages are the online strengths assessments available?
The CliftonStrengths® assessment is offered in 30 languages, and StrengthsExplorer® is available in English and Spanish.
What pre-assessment information will I receive?
You’ll get an Overview Document covering the assessment’s purpose, process, technical requirements, FAQs and next steps—ensuring you’re fully prepared.
What strengths-based development support does MP Office Partners offer?
MP Office Partners provides a complete suite of post-assessment support to help you and your team translate insights into action:
  • Talent Insight Report – Personalised guidance for growth, career alignment, and talent-fit decision-making
  • Team Matrix Report – Visual overview of team strengths, clustering, and gap analysis
  • Strengths Theme Register – Comprehensive Excel register of each participant’s Top 5 or Full 34 themes
  • Team Strengths Insight Dashboard – Three-page, data-driven summary with charts and key takeaways
  • Two-Person Collaboration Profile – Dual-profile comparison to strengthen trust and synergy
  • Strengths Impact Profile – One-page “I Am/I Will” summary highlighting roles, motivators, and blind spots
  • Contribution & Motivation Profile – One-page overview of individual contributions and optimal conditions for peak performance
  • Post-Assessment Awareness Session – Interactive debrief to deepen understanding of strengths results
  • Individual One-on-One Coaching – Tailored coaching sessions to embed strengths learning and drive personal development
What does the Talent Insight Report include, and who benefits from it?
The Talent Insight Report is a customised, strengths-based analysis of your CliftonStrengths® or StrengthsExplorer® results. It provides practical guidance for personal growth, academic decisions, and career alignment, and supports organisations with strengths-aligned hiring by offering role-fit evaluations for candidates. Ideal for students, parents, professionals, and companies, it also enhances workplace engagement, team dynamics, and developmental planning for children (ages 10+).
How long do the assessments take and why are they timed differently?
  • StrengthsExplorer®:
    • Duration: 15–20 minutes
    • No timers: Reduces pressure for ages 10–14, allowing thoughtful responses
  • CliftonStrengths®:
    • Duration: 30–45 minutes
    • 20-second limit per question: Prevents overthinking, captures instinctive responses and ensures accuracy
Which strengths assessments are available for children and students?
  • StrengthsExplorer® (10–14): Research-based online tool that uncovers a child’s Top 3 emerging talents.
  • CliftonStrengths® for Students (15+): Reveals a learner’s Top 5 signature themes, with a tailored report to guide academic choices, personal growth and early career exploration.
How does the Youth Support service work (ages 10–18)?
We provide parent-friendly instructions and live virtual assistance throughout the online assessment—answering questions as they arise. Pretoria families can also request on-site guidance.
General
What are your service hours and do you offer after-hours support?
Our core hours are 08:00–16:00 SAST, Monday–Friday, with all enquiries answered within one business day. After-hours support is available on request.
Do you only work with South African clients?
Based remotely in South Africa, we partner with clients across Africa and beyond—ensuring seamless support across time zones.
How is your pricing structured?
  • Executive & Administrative Support
    • Retainer-Based: Pre-book a set number of hours weekly or monthly for ongoing support with guaranteed availability.
    • Hourly: Pay by the hour (2–5 hour minimum), with 48 hours’ notice for scheduling.
    • Once-Off Projects: Fixed quotes based on defined scope and deliverables, agreed before work begins.
  • Strengths Discovery & Insight
    • Bespoke Quotes: Each assessment, rollout, and report is priced individually according to your requirements, participant count, and desired support level.
How does MP Office Partners protect client confidentiality?
We treat your information with the utmost care—operating under strict NDAs, using encrypted storage and communication channels, limiting access to authorised team members and conducting regular security reviews to ensure your data remains private and secure.