| When I’m in a new, difficult, stressful, or challenging situation: | Usually | Sometimes | Rarely | Hardly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.I like to watch others before trying something new for myself | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 2.I like to consult a manual, textbook, or instruction guide first. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 3.I like to work by myself, rather than with other people. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 4.I like to take notes, or write things down as I’m going along. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 5.I’m critical of myself if things don’t work out as I hoped. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 6.I usually compare myself to other people just so I know I’m keeping up. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 7.I like to examine things closely instead of jumping right in. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 8.I rise to the occasion if I’m under pressure. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 9.I like to have plenty of time to think about something new before trying it. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 10.I pay a lot of attention to the details. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 11.I concentrate on improving the things I did wrong in the past. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 12.I focus on reinforcing the things I got right in the past. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 13.I like to please the person I am with. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 14.I trust my hunches. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 15.In a group, I’m usually the first one to finish whatever we’re doing. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 16.I like to take charge of a situation. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
| 17.I’m well-organized. | Usually |
Sometimes |
Rarely |
Hardly |
TOTALS
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ACCOMMODATOR
You enjoy dealing directly with people, and have little time or patience for indirect or soft-sell jobs. You enjoy looking for, and exploiting, opportunities as they arrive, and have an entrepreneurial spirit. You learn best in a hands-on, unencumbered manner, not in a traditional lecture style format. Though you don’t take any particular pleasure in leading others, you do so because you sense you are best-suited for the job. You are confident, have strong opinions, and value efficiency. You are concerned about time, and like to see a job get done. Sometimes, however, your concern with efficiency means the quality of your work may suffer, and that you may not be paying as much attention to others’ feelings and desires as you ought to.ASSIMILATOR
You generally prefer working by yourself, at your own pace, and in your own time, or with a very small group of like-minded people. You tend to avoid situations where you are the centre of attention, or you are constantly being watched – you prefer to be the one observing (and learning) from others. You have an ability to learn from your own – and other peoples’ – mistakes. You place a high priority on getting things done properly, according to the rules, but at times, you can be your own worst critic. You value organization, and attentiveness to detail.CONVERGER
You are focused, practical, and to the point. You usually find yourself in a leadership role, and enjoy this challenge. You have little time or patience for those who dither or are indecisive, or who spend too much time on impractical, theoretical matters. You are good at coming to quick, decisive conclusions, but recognize that at times your speed may result in less than perfect results. You would rather get a good job done on time, than get an excellent job delivered late. You like being in a high-performance, high-energy, fast-paced environment.DIVERGER
You enjoy out-of-the-box environments where time and resources are not particularly constrained. You have a flair for keeping others entertained and engaged, and sincerely believe this is the way to motivate others and get the best out of everyone. You are most concerned – sometimes too concerned – about how others perceive you, and you place a high priority on harmony. You find little difficulty dealing with complex, ambiguous, theoretical situations (provided there is not a lot of pressure to perform), but sometimes have a hard time dealing with the practical, day-to-day issues.