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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