I took this test sometime in 2007. I got the results the day I was laid off. I haven’t cracked that envelope until now. It’s pretty much what you think it is. Here’s your personality traits, here’s your co-worker’s. He’s not an asshole, you guys just differ. Interesting for a moment, but ultimately sorta…blech. They don’t really give you STRATEGIES for utilizing what you know. Here’s what it says about me:
“This profile is triple dominant, with three preferred quadrants. These primaries occur in Upper Left A, Lower Right C and Upper Right D quadrants. This is a multi-dominant profile that would be characterized by the well-balanced processing modes of Upper Left A – analytical, logical and rational processing: Lower Right C – interpersonal, emotional and intuitive thinking modes combined with the artistic, creative and holistic processing modes of the Upper Right D quadrant. The Lower Left B secondary quadrant would be functional, yet clearly of less preference in terms of organizing, control, structure and conservative thinking styles. This profile is also double dominant in the cerebral modes, both left and right. This individual would be more experimental than safe-keeping and more emotional than controlled. Occupations would involve those with less administrative detail and more attention to broad concepts, strategic planning as compared to operational planning and those occupations tending towards a more ‘generalized’ nature. Positions involving technical innovation and future planning fit this profile along with human resource and development professions. Work that is considered a “Turn On” would include: solving tough problems, explaining things, taking risks, designing, seeing the big picture, being part of a team and helping people.”
Most comfortable communication approaches may include:
- A good debate
- Technical accuracy
- Providing an overview
- Idea chunks
- Involving others
- Personal touch/sensitive to others
But may overlook:
- Written schedule and plan
- Punctuality
The most natural problem solving strategies would include:
- Visualization
- Free-flow brainstorming
- Intuition
- Analysis
- Building on ideas of other team members
- Defining the problem
But may not consider:
- Strict procedure
- Time lines
To make a decision, a person with this profile may ask:
- Have I seen all the hidden possibilities?
- Do I have all the facts?
- How will others be affected?
But may overlook
- The details
- An appropriate sequence