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Comparison Report Bill R & Chuck F PID Style: Harmonizer & Cautious Thinker
Comparison Report
Alet Strydom
Comparison Report
Harmonizer and Caut ious 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, Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker. Harmonizer and Cautious 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 Harmonizer and Cautious 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 Harmonizer's and Cautious 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 : Bill R (Harmonizer) and Chuck F (Caut ious Thinker) Combined Team: Support er
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Dimensions of Personalit y
This report is based on four dimensions of personality. Each dimension has a continuum of behaviors associated with it as shown below. 1. Adapt ive 2. Reserved 3. Object ive 4. Unconvent ional Mid-range Mid-range Mid-range Mid-range Direct ing Int eract ing Support ive Conscient ious
Adaptive versus Directing. This dimension indicates a person's tendency to either follow another person's agenda or set a personal agenda. Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker, you both share an Adaptive viewpoint. These two team members should find it easy to work together since both naturally tend to cooperate, communicate tactfully, promote stability, and follow the established agenda. They share a tendency to be practical and process-oriented and are not inclined to be risk takers. Each one is likely to confine their focus to agreed upon areas of responsibility and to respect the boundaries of the other. Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker should be compatible in any team situation, but because they share the tendency to resist change, they both may be slow to accept new ideas or improvements. Since both may prefer a cautious approach, they may be hesitant to take charge and may have a tendency to hold back and not share their opinions. As their manager, extra time may be needed to discuss and ask for their opinions and suggestions as changes are processed. Encouragement may be helpful since in their efforts to be realistic and practical, they may underestimate their own capabilities adapt to new operations. Typical strengths and struggles for Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker are shown below under the Adaptive column. Circle and initial the strengths and struggles that most apply for both team members.
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Reserved versus Interacting. This dimension indicates a person's preference for either solitude and private time or extensive interaction with others. Cautious Thinker probably will be more serious and need more time alone to focus and process issues and ideas. On the other hand, Harmonizer will want to laugh and talk more and have more face-to-face meetings, as well as the opportunity to influence others. By recognizing each other's tendencies, they should be able to develop mutual respect and a cooperative relationship. The differences between the natural styles of Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker are likely quite obvious in the way they interact with others. Cautious Thinker scored in the Reserved range, indicating a strong task orientation and a preference for working alone. On the other hand, Harmonizer has an Interacting score and will naturally seek activities that are very people-oriented. Typical characteristics for these two viewpoints are shown below. Circle and initial the strengths and struggles that most apply for each team member.
Reserved St rengt hs
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 St ruggles
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 judgmental may appear secretive or skeptical de-energized by social contact
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Objective versus Supportive. This dimension indicates a person's natural motivation to be either cool and objective or warm and compassionate. {$ P1$ } and {$ P2$ } share a Supportive viewpoint. Both of these Supportive team members find it natural to be kind and compassionate. Both value harmony and like to help others succeed. They undoubtedly share a strong desire for stability and security and may feel uncomfortable when changes occur. Since they have a tendency to be good listeners, they likely have good interpersonal skills and enjoy good communications with others and between themselves. Their sympathetic traits will help build a strong working relationship. The greatest challenge as team members that Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker have may be in failing to confront each other with helpful feedback. Neither tends to be a pushy person, so as manager you should openly discuss this issue and agree on the value that comes from direct communications and friendly confrontation. Another challenge that they may have to face in their working relationship is to avoid postponing decisions until they become critical and learning to adapt to necessary changes. Incorporating adequate planning and leadtime will become increasingly important in managing team activities. Typical areas of strength and struggle for Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker are shown below under the Supportive column. Circle and initial the strengths and struggles that most apply for each team member.
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Unconventional versus Conscientious. This dimension reflects a tendency to be either spontaneous and instinctive or to be prepared and structured. Harmonizer will tend to be much more flexible, to operate more instinctively, and to formulate plans on the spot to address the needs of the moment. Cautious Thinker on the other hand, will take a more methodical approach, think through and analyze the situation, and prepare a plan before taking action. Coaching these team member to regularly discussing their ideas, as well as respecting each other's strengths, will help them become complementary team members rather than adversaries. Harmonizer and Cautious Thinker have opposite viewpoints relating to structure, rules, and spontaneity. Harmonizer tends to operate with an Unconventional style and, Cautious Thinker, prefers a Conscientious approach. These differences can work to the team's benefit as you, as a manager, coach this duo to consider each other's ideas and preferences. Circle and initial the strengths and struggles that most apply for each person.
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