Sylvia Hamilton vs Stacy Chavez Style: Detailist vs Strategic Thinker Personality I.D.

Comparison Report

Comparison Report

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:06:54 PM

Comparison Report Detailist and Strategic Thinker

A key aspect in maximizing the productivity of a team is the managers ability to understand the similarities and differences of the team members natural traits and how they can complement or conflict as the team members work individually, in pairs, small subgroups, or as a total group. This report provides information that will allow management to view and understand the paired team members, Detailist and Strategic Thinker. Detailist and Strategic Thinker, in order to gain insights and understanding about your team members viewpoints, areas in which the two selected team members are likely to see things similarly, as well as differently, will be highlighted. If Detailist and Strategic Thinker can understand and value each other's natural traits, the differences can actually become assets. When the differing perspectives are combined, one can see a more complete picture. Furthermore, an understanding of how team members differ should enable the manager to improve team communication, anticipate areas of potential conflict, and enable the team members to work together more productively. This report is based on a comparison of Detailist's and Strategic Thinker's Personality I.D. Profile results. The chart below provides a graphic display of the combined scores in the four dimensions of personality measured by the Personality I.D. Profile. This report reveals many similarities and differences in operating styles by presenting the strengths and struggles commonly associated with team members profiles. In each section examine the strengths and struggles, then circle and initial the ones that most apply to each team member individually..

Comparison Chart: Sylvia Hamilton (Detailist) and Stacy Chavez (Strategic Thinker) TEAM: Analyzer
Assertive Decisive Controlling Outgoing Convincing Excitable Harmonious Patient Lenient Detailed Precise Perfectionist

Directing

Interacting

Supportive

Conscientious

Adaptive
Pliable Conforming Passive

Reserved
Modest Quiet Distant

Objective
Questioning Impatient Critical

Unconventional
Instinctive Improvised

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Dimensions of Personality
This report is based on four dimensions of personality. Each dimension has a continuum of behaviors associated with it as shown below. 1. Adaptive 2. Reserved 3. Objective 4. Unconventional Mid-range Mid-range Mid-range Mid-range Directing Interacting Supportive Conscientious

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Dimension one: Adaptive - Directing

Pliable Conforming Passive Assertive

Adaptive

Directing

Decisive Controlling

Sylvia Hamilton (Detailist): 38 Stacy Chavez (Strategic Thinker): 58

Adaptive versus Directing. This dimension indicates a person's tendency to either follow another person's agenda or set a personal agenda. Detailist and Strategic Thinker have almost opposite viewpoints in the Adaptive-Directing dimension and may react quite differently to the same situation. Detailist tends to have an Adaptive style and Strategic Thinker tends to have a Directive style. Shown below are some behaviors typical for these profiles. (The more the score moves to the extreme right or left of center, the more these typical behaviors normally will apply.) Circle and initial the strengths and struggles that most apply for both team members. These different viewpoints can be very beneficial for both team members, Detailist and Strategic Thinker, if they can understand and appreciate how much their cooperation is needed to achieve common goals using their complementary strengths. Adaptive Strengths is a loyal follower stays with the tried and proven speaks tactfully cooperates with others moves cautiously into new areas prefers to focus on one task at the time sees the practical for here and now Adaptive Struggles can be shy and unassertive tends to be passive rather than active hesitates to speak out may avoid taking charge tends to underestimate own abilities may agree, then regret or resent it may lack strategizing skill or vision Directing Strengths takes charge, establishes direction seeks measurable results speaks directly to an issue responds to challenges and choices is bold and confident prefers variety and many ongoing projects sees strategic and future potential Directing Struggles can be demanding and pushy often is controlling without authority can demonstrate poor listening skills often overlooks others feelings neglects details and avoids routine tends to overcommit and forget promises underestimates work needed to achieve goals

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Dimension two: Reserved - Interacting

Modest Quiet Distant Outgoing

Reserved

Interacting

Convincing Excitable

Sylvia Hamilton (Detailist): 43 Stacy Chavez (Strategic Thinker): 47

Reserved versus Interacting. This dimension indicates a person's preference for either solitude and private time or extensive interaction with others.

Detailist and Strategic Thinker have some similarities and some differences in the way they relate to people. Detailist probably will be more serious and will need more time alone to focus on and process issues. Strategic Thinker, on the other hand, will want to laugh and talk more and have more face-to-face meetings, as well as the opportunity to influence others. Recognizing the different needs in the area of people should help you as the manager to assign different responsibilities in order to achieve harmony within the team pursuits. Reserved Strengths task-oriented serious and modest realistic and practical has a dry sense of humor good at follow-through and responsibilities appreciates and focuses on fine points seeks closure and reconciles details Reserved Struggles may appear withdrawn and cold sometimes shy or unresponsive tends to be pessimistic and critical can be curt and abrupt may be quietly self-righteous or judgemental may appear secretive or skeptical de-energized by social contact Interacting Strengths makes friends easily, people-oriented is lighthearted and enthusiastic is optimistic and cheerful enjoys being in the spotlight is good at promoting strives to make a good impression likes open-ended, spontaneous situations Interacting Struggles depends on the approval of others may be too talkative can be overly optimistic and naive likes to show off for attention tends to brag and exaggerate may be too uninhibited and open with others dislikes working alone, but is easily distracted

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Dimension three: Objective - Supportive

Questioning Impatient Critical Harmonious

Objective

Supportive

Patient Lenient

Sylvia Hamilton (Detailist): 63 Stacy Chavez (Strategic Thinker): 39

Objective versus Supportive. This dimension indicates a person's natural motivation to be either cool and objective or warm and compassionate. Detailist and Strategic Thinker likely will operate quite differently in this dimension. Strategic Thinker's style is naturally Objective and Detailist tends to be much more Supportive. Typical areas of strength and struggle are shown below. Circle and initial the strengths and struggles that most apply for each team member. As is evident from experience and observation, these two team members tend to think and act differently in the areas of patience, pace, and willingness to either confront or support. Strategic Thinker should work toward becoming more sensitive when communicating with Detailist. And likewise, Detailist should become a little less sensitive to the way things are said. As manager you can accelerate improvement by discussing, accepting, and even treating these differences in a lighthearted way, and will help them cooperate more fully and work together for the common good. Objective Strengths operates well in conflicts or disagreements tends to be objective and cool makes difficult judgements and decisions responds quickly without hesitation operates at a fast pace prefers and promotes change favors logic over emotion Objective Struggles may be combative or confrontational often is tactless or abrupt can be critical and jump to conclusions may be too impatient tends toward hyperactivity is prone to be restless and discontent tends to be bottom-line, results-oriented Supportive Strengths encourages and enlists cooperation is compassionate, welcoming and warm is engaging, a good listener is patient, willing to wait operates at a steady, measured pace supports customs and traditions demonstrates empathy Supportive Struggles may compromise too much tends to stuff feelings, unwilling to confront trusts too easily, can be manipulated by others usually resists change, clings to status quo tends to be passive and uncommitted tends to be complacent rather than proactive can become possessive when taken for granted

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Dimension four: Unconventional - Conscientious

Instinctive Improvised Unorganized Detailed

Unconventional

Conscientious

Precise Perfectionist

Sylvia Hamilton (Detailist): 58 Stacy Chavez (Strategic Thinker): 57

Unconventional versus Conscientious. This dimension reflects a tendency to be either spontaneous and instinctive or to be prepared and structured. Detailist and Strategic Thinker share a Conscientious viewpoint. Both of these team members pay attention to details, are concerned about accuracy, and like to be in projects where there is organization and structure. Their natural inclination is to be analytical, and they both like to ask the question, "Why?" They want very much to be right and usually want more information before making a decision. As their manager you may frequently find it necessary to require a decision with less than the desired information or in a shorter time frame than felt necessary to make the "perfect" decision. In general, the similar viewpoints regarding organization and details will facilitate a good working relationship between these two team members. On the other hand, as a manager you may need to add a counterbalancing perspective from more spontaneous individuals. Because each of these Conscientious team members share a strong desire to be right, mutual respect will help them avoid conflict. Their Conscientious viewpoints are shown below. Circle and initial those that most apply to each of them. Unconventional Strengths is flexible and versatile understands broad concepts can improve without procedures follows instincts, operates spontaneously makes on-the-spot decisions can adjust methods to meet timeframes responds candidly and succinctly Unconventional Struggles is not naturally organized often is careless or imprecise may ignore rules is unprepared and overly confident takes arbitrary and impulsive action skips over important details is too informal when formality is needed Conscientious Strengths is organized and scheduled is attentive to details follows established procedures is systematic, prepared, and consistent analyzes thoughtfully before deciding conducts research to determine facts responds accurately and diplomatically Conscientious Struggles tends to be rigid and inflexible may be too picky is too reliant on rules may overprepare but lack confidence paralysis of analysis may prevent progress may focus on details and miss the goal may be too rigid or formal

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Working Together
Detailist and Strategic Thinker the purpose of this information is to enable management to better understand and effectively manage team members and their relationships and all of those with whom they interact as team members. Mutual respect leads to trust which is the foundation for any cooperative endeavor. The best teams are formed by bringing together a diverse mixture of talents and styles. Maintaining respect as a basis for trust requires that we appreciate the strength of others while we support them in areas of struggle. When relating to others, remember the wisdom of St. Francis of Assisi seek first to understand others, and then, seek to be understood (paraphrased).

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