Preferences in self-leadership
- Will constantly improve their technical knowledge.
- Sees themselves as being a monitor of work compliance.
- Needs to deal with tasks, rather than with the human factor.
- Is at ease with critical, analytical and logical dialogue.
- Takes prides in doing superior work.
- An internal aspiration “to accomplish tasks in the right way”.
- Need to make important decisions in their own time.
- Strives for successful completion of major projects.
- Measures their success by receiving peer rewards.
- Is aware of their thought processes and the prejudice of their observations.
- Is effective in solving complex problems and creating solutions.
- Gathers, and assesses all relevant information suggesting a course of action.
Preferences in leading others
- Keeps their deepest feelings private.
- Is uncomfortable when the conversation becomes emotionally charged.
- Knows it is imperative to explain the “What”, “How” and “Why”.
- Appears undaunted despite the sheer size of the task.
- Delegates only simple, straightforward tasks which will minimize failure.
- Prefers working with a small groups of people who are able process information.
- Is uncomfortable among clutter or chaos.
- Expects other to follow rules and procedures for their own sake.
- Will expect others to start the project only after they have review all options.
Preferences when leading teams
- Will not be easily diverted by emotional outbursts.
- Provides a high level of stability.
- Is committed to accomplishing realistic and well planned goals.
- Ensures a common-sense, practical approach to solutions.
- Will not allow others' failings to prevent the team's success overall.
- Will work with others to ensure high quality productivity.
- Will either have the technical knowledge or will seek out the sources to bring the knowledge to the team.
- Keeps the team attentive to detail.
- Adapts in performing need roles and responsibilities.
- Is willing to learn from others.
- Uses an appropriate balance of objective analysis, intuition and consultation with others in their decision making.
Preferences in leading the organization
- Demonstrates the ability to think strategically, conceiving and creating effective organizational structures and systems.
- Foresees the practical application of concepts and ideas at every level of the organization.
- Uses innovation appropriately, develops products and processes to meet changing needs.
- Is constantly aware of the financial health of the organization.
- Requires all members of the organization to understand the impact their decisions have on the organization.
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