Welcome to this online assessment designed to explore the multidimensional construct of playfulness and its associated facets. Within this brief assessment, you are invited to engage with a series of 19 multiple-choice questions that assess various dimensions of playfulness, including curiosity, creativity, and connectedness, as well as workplace culture. Upon completion, you will receive immediate feedback across these domains with scores for each area.
About the Three Pillar Playfulness Scale
The Three Pillar Playfulness Scale was created by Chris Marshall, a behavioural scientist, applied psychologist and founder of the Playfulness Institute. Chris' work originated in studying mental toughness and resilience, but over the years he recognised that these constructs often undersell our remarkable human capabilities. Playfulness gradually took centre stage in his research—not as something merely about having fun or mucking about, but as our natural adaptability mechanism that enables us to thrive during uncertainty and chaos.
Chris' work challenges our cultural perspective that views playfulness as something we leave behind in childhood. Instead, he invites us to understand it as a powerful resource that helps us navigate challenges, learn faster and build stronger relationships at work. This assessment was specifically developed to help leaders and organisations measure and nurture this often-overlooked quality in professional settings.
How will my data be used?
Your participation in this assessment contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of playfulness and how it shows up in workplace culture.
Periodically we love to share anonymised findings that help others in cultivating more playful cultures. This may include relevant institutions, researchers, organisations, or social media posts. Rest assured, your personal details will remain confidential and will not be disclosed. Additionally, by completing the questionnaire, you will automatically subscribe to Playfulness Institute's newsletter, which will deliver you these trend reports and other highly useful information on how to cultivate playfulness both in your own live, your team and organisations. However, should you prefer not to receive these updates, you can opt out at any time.
