The Personal Profile System Test said that I was a C high D. The means that my management style is mostly conscientious, concentrating on key details, weighing pros and cons, being diplomatic and accurate, as well as using systematic approach to situations. However, there is a little bit of dominance in my management style as well. The dominance side "emphasis is on shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish results" by causing action, making quick decisions, solving problems, and taking authority.
I believe this test was pretty accurate. Generally, I am conscientious, always concentrating on details and weighing both the pros and cons to every situation. However, when something needs to get done in a short amount of time, or in a situation of high pressure, I become very diplomatic, taking authority, solving problems, and finding a way to get everything done.
I do not think that people can become a new type. I think if you are something like a C high D, in certain situations you can become more D than C or more C than D, but I don't think you could change to an I or S. I believe that you cannot change because these are characteristics of your personality, not something that you learn.
Although this test could be useful to better understand where someone is coming from, in a business situation or in a situation where something has to get done under pressure I don't think your management style matters.
If the "Stranded!" activity in class were to become reality I would want somebody with a D high I management style to be with me. I think this would be a good combination of management styles because the dominance part would hopefully come through and help the group survive, while the influence part would be optimistic that help would find us and generating enthusiasm throughout the stranded group, and keep us motivated.
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I think that a conscientious personality is need for a successful group. It level out the dominant players and allows for other details to be paid attention. I thought that the test was a good indicator of different management styles.
ReplyDeleteI can see how this description does fit with your performance in the activities where we worked together. Interestingly, D and C are quite different, and in my opinion, having one of each might be a safer bet (i, for example, have D and I...which are both at the same scope). It will give you the ability to use whichever you need, given the situation, and perhaps understand a wider variety of people, when in a professional setting. Have you thought about what kind of situations and scenarios might bring about either of your two types?
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