Please refer to the assessment questions from March 17th. Fill out this quick 5 minute assessment prior to reading this blog.
If you had a high number of words circled in the blue section, or if this came into a close 2nd then please read carefully through this blog. If this is not your style, it is still important to understand the “blue” people that you interact with each day. You need to be able to modify your way of speaking to ensure you are meeting their communication needs.
These Concientious employees are excited to get a difficult challenge. They are designated problem solvers and will ensure that every area is thoroughly researched and correct before presenting the final results. They are also typically very careful listeners and will questions ideas that do not seem right. The employees in this category are so methodical and thorough that they may need a little push to make a final decision. Give them a deadline and then follow-up at that time.
The employees that show mostly blue behaviors are uncomfortable with changes and not tolerant of intuition. They need the information rather than the feeling. Therefore, if you are a higher yellow person, then you need to be sure you are prepared with the facts rather than your feeling when you have a discussion with a person in this category.
When approaching a person in the blue category, be more focused on the task that needs to be completed rather than building a strong interpersonal relationship. According to the folks in this category, there is a time and place for interpersonal relationships, and work is not the appropriate place. Also, bring the data – show them the reason that your specific idea needs to be implemented. Then give them time to go off and do their own research on your information.
Know your style, and know the style of others around you. It will make you the most influential person in your company!
Jessica M. Pierce
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jessica@atdsuccess.com
