YOUR WORK STYLE – YOUR PERSONALITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Tick all the characteristics which you think best describe you.
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BLUE |
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Style 2 |
RED |
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Decisive |
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Optimistic |
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Independent |
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Tends to be exciting/stimulating |
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Tends to be dominant |
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Generates enthusiasm |
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Strong willed |
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Often dramatic |
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Wants immediate results |
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Talkative |
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Causes action |
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Open & friendly |
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Likes power and authority |
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Likes working with people |
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Likes freedom from control |
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Likes participating in groups |
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Dislikes supervision |
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Desires to help others |
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Outspoken |
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Wants freedom of expression |
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Wants direct answers |
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Wants freedom from detail |
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Restless |
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Likes change, spontaneity |
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Competitive |
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Persuasive |
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Adventurous |
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Appears confident |
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Assertive |
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Likes recognition |
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Style 3 |
GREEN |
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Style 4 |
YELLOW |
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Orderly |
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Patient |
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Performs exacting work |
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Accommodating |
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Likes controlled circumstances |
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Good listener |
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Likes assurance of security |
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Shows loyalty |
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Uses critical thinking |
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Concentrates on task accuracy |
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Follows rules |
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Likes security and stability |
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Reads and follows instructions |
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Needs good reasons for change |
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Prefers status quo |
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Home life a priority |
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Dislikes sudden or abrupt change |
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Expects credit for work done |
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Tends to be serious and persistent |
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Likes traditional processes |
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Cautious |
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Dislikes conflict |
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Diplomatic |
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Neighbourly |
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Respectful |
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Considerate toward others |
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Agreeable |
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Important to perform good work |
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Checks for accuracy |
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Pleasure in sharing and giving |
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TTotal the number of ticks for each colour and style: |
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S Style 1 – Blue ____________ |
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S Style 2 – Red ____________ |
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S Style 3 – Green ____________ |
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S Style 4 - Yellow _____________ |
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What is your dominant style / colour ? ______________________ |
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Arrange your colours in order from strongest to weakest ______________________ |
Click here for an analysis of the styles / colours.
From “The Fun Factor: Games, sales contest and activities that make work fun and get results”, 1997, by Carolyn Greenwich, McGraw-Hill Book Co. Aust. Pty. Ltd.