PERSONALITY SPECIAL...... What type of player are you?

What type of player are you?





According to research, employees at every workplace fall into one of four types of personalities

An article in the Harvard Business Review by Suzanne M Johnson Vickberg and Kim Christfort, highlights research from Deloitte which found that there are four distinct personality types in the workplace. And the rapport between co-workers and them getting along depends on these types.

For the research, Deloitte teamed up with biological anthropologist Helen Fisher and molecular biologist Lee Silver. They surveyed more than 190,000 people and worked with leaders and teams in thousands of interactive sessions. The result is a system called Business Chemistry.

Interestingly, a survey of about 660 C-suite executives found that most top leaders are pioneers or drivers. And guardians and integrators are more likely to report feeling stressed. The authors believe that everyone is a mix of all four personalities -but most people align closely with one or two types. Here are the descriptions for the four personality types as mentioned in the article:

Pioneers

The researchers found that people in this category are energised by brainstorming, spontaneity and enthusiasm. They are alienated by rules, the word `no', and a focus on process.

“Pioneers value possibilities, and they spark energy and imagination in their teams. They believe risks are worth taking and that it's fine to go with your gut. Their focus is the big picture. They're drawn to bold new ideas and creative approaches.“

Guardians

The researchers found that employ ees in this group are energised by organisation, predictability, and detailed plans. They are alienated by disorder, time pressure, and uncertainty.

“Guardians value stability and they bring order and rig our. They're pragmatic, and they hesitate to embrace risk. Data and facts are baseline requirements for them and details matter.

Guardians think it makes sense to learn from the past.“

Drivers

The researchers found that people with this kind of personality are energised by solving problems, directness, and winning. They are alienated by in decision, inefficiency, and lack of focus. “Drivers value challenge and generate momentum. Getting results and winning count most. Drivers tend to view issues as black-and white and tackle problems head on, armed with logic and data.“

Integrators

The researchers found that integrators are energised by collaboration, communication, and trust. They are alienated by politics, conflict, and inflexibility.

“Integrators value connection and draw teams together. Relationships and responsibility to the group are paramount. Integrators tend to believe that most things are relative.

.They're diplomatic and focused on gaining consensus.“

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