Communication Styles

In a group, I prefer to be at the centre of the conversation, frequently offering my opinions.

In a group, I prefer not to be at the centre, instead preferring to listen more than talk.

I like to get to know the person that I am talking with and don't mind spending time doing this before getting down to business.

I prefer to get right to the issue and think that the time is best spent focusing on the facts related to the issue.

When working on a task, I want to hurry and get it done.

When working on a task, I want to take my time to make sure that I do it right.

On my to do list, I tend to begin with the task that is most energizing or most enjoyable.

On my to do list, I tend to begin with the task that is most important regardless of how I feel about it.

I am not afraid to take risks and am often energized by change.

I do not like to take risks and tend to avoid change whenever possible.

I find it easy to share my personal thoughts and feelings with others.

I prefer not to share my personal thoughts and feelings with others.

I tend to directly state my thoughts and opinions regardless of what others might think.

I tend to ask questions and suggest a course of action rather than making direct statements.

At work, I like to get to know people on a personal level and like to establish personal relationships with them.

At work, I prefer not to get to know people on too personal level and prefer not to establish personal relationships with them.

When I disagree with someone on a minor issue, I tend to argue the point.

When I disagree with someone on a minor issue, I often let it go rather than making an issue of it.

At work, I encourage people to drop in on me and will usually make time to talk with them when they do.

At work, I discourage people from dropping on me and will let them know that I don't have time for them if I am busy with something else.

When in a group discussion, I try to make sure that we stay focused on the task at hand.

When in a group discussion, I try to make sure that all group members get a chance to participate.

I like to bounce ideas off of other people.

I prefer to act quickly on my own ideas.

I would describe myself as assertive.

I would describe myself as diplomatic.

In meetings, I am flexible about the agenda, find that useful information can sometimes come from loose discussions and digressions.

In meetings, I tend to stick to the agenda and avoid loose discussions and digressions.

I like to make quick decisions and tend to get frustrated when working with indecisive or slow people.

I like to study all of the facts before making a decision and get frustrated when others try to make me decide too quickly.

I often make gut level decisions and then go find the facts that support my decision.

I like to get all of the facts before I make a decision.

At a social event where I know few people, I will introduce myself to several new people.

At a social event where I know few people, I will visit with those I know and am not likely to introduce myself to many new people.

I don't mind listening to the feelings of others, often encouraging them to share their feelings.

I prefer to avoid discussing the feelings of others, often discouraging others from sharing their feelings.

When I disagree with what someone says or does I usually tell them specifically what I disagree with and why.

When I disagree with what someone says or does, I prefer to let them know indirectly.

I find that deadlines sometimes sneak up on me and I often have to rush to meet deadlines.

I am always aware of my deadlines and usually have little trouble in meeting them.

I think rules and procedures offer guidelines but that it is sometimes necessary to bend or ignore a rule in order to get things done.

I think rules and procedures exist for a reason and should be followed.

My conversations tend to flow and often include interesting stories and digressions.

My conversations tend to stay focused and seldom include stories or digressions.

People that I work with would describe me as being outgoing.

People I work with would describe me as being reserved.

I prefer to work in situations where I get to interact a lot with others.

I prefer not to work in situations where I interact a lot with others.

I sometimes get impatient with others and will sometimes interrupt them when I know what they are going to say.

I tend to be patient with others and can listen attentively even when I know what they are going to say.

I like to focus on relationships and experiences.

I like to focus on observable facts and documentation.