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Working With Temperament In Mind

An introduction

Jonathan Rees - Team Chemistry Catalyst

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Why WWTIM ?

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Temperament definitions

•value experience, security, authority & responsibility•have logistical talents•seek higher levels of responsibility•express themselves earnestly, observing traditions & rules , take part in social activities•need stable & familiar patterns for best work•reliable, responsible, hard working•“mind the store”

•value potency, generosity, creativity & adaptability•have tactical talents, inc crisis management•seek stimulation, adventure, variety, skill-honing•express themselves excitedly, make deals, take risks, play games & entertain others•need flexible working place, freedom to act on impulse•Just do it - improvising, seizing opportunities, forging a path .

•value knowledge, competence, reason & achievement

•have strategic talents - planning, design, systems

•seek roles investigating and improving systems

•express themselves calmly, following logical thought processes

•need to be able to work independently•think outside the box

•value meaning, integrity & involvement•have diplomatic talents, resolving conflicts, improving communication•seek harmony, self & others-improvement•express themselves enthusiastically,•champion causes, inspire others to their potential•need meaningful work, imaginative environment•See the best in people

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Strictly judging !

Concerned, Authoritative

•Language: Precise “Well done, nice job”•Face & Head: Controlled•Hands: Precise finger movements (eg finger pinches)•Posture: Static, open

Excited, Impulsive

•Language: Exuberant !•Face & Head: Elastic, very expressive.•Hands: ‘dance’ •Posture: Vigorous & flamboyant

Calm, Logical

•Language: Controlled “Fast, efficient footwork”, “Very very clumsy” “A huge concern”•Face & Head: Pained expression, nodding•Hands: Flat movements•Posture: Static, closed. Taps his pen, refers to notes

Enthusiastic, Intuitive

•Language: Friendly, sees the positive•Face & Head: Shakes side-to-side (while making positive comment)•Hands: Open fingers,•Posture: Open, neutral

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How does that help?

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High Performance Teams workshop

•Profiling tool: Keirsey Temperament Sorter

•3 x 3hr workshops, 4 weeks apart:

•Intro & self-awareness

•Understanding teamworking (tailored)

•Adapting & connecting (tailored)

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Example Team profile

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Strategy

Logistics

Tactics

Diplomacy

Mike,John, Dave

Fred, Jim,Ed, Ian

Bert,Rob

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Build your own map

•Build your own team profile by:

•Completing the free online KTS-ii (keirsey.com)

•Dropping the results into our Team Temperament Map builder:

•http://www.makingteamswork.com/downloads/team-temperament-map-builder/

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Customers say..

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“we were really delighted

with the detail, accuracy and

valuable insight that you and

the Keirsey Temperament

Sorter brought to our working

relationship...”

“having your brilliant guidance and suggestions through the process has made us profoundly more effective and created a much happier office environment..”

“Prior to the meeting I thought it would be a waste of my time. An excellent insight into the behaviour traits of my team and why”

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Next steps

•Further questions?

•Want a full KTS-ii report?

•Email theteam@makingteamswork.com today

•Know a team who want to accelerate their success?

•Please put us in touch :)

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Better teams = happier staff = happiest customers.

Remember :If you want things to BE different,

you have to DO something differently !

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