Ingrid Vaughan

People who

are . . .

drive me

crazy!

I admire

people

who are .

. .

Process-oriented (need to go step by step)

Task-oriented (love to dig in and DO tasks)

Prefer routine

Think slowly and need time to process

Hate surprises and being put on the spot

Attributes

Analytical - able to contrast and compare

Highly organized, ordered, immaculate

Thorough - leave no stone unturned

Highly dependable

Produce excellent, accurate work

Strengths

Resistant to change

Perfectionist tendencies can paralyze

Critical - seen as “bubble bursters”

Inflexible - like things the way they are

Unimaginative - creativity not important

Weaknesses

Order - they cannot tolerate chaos

Information - it is their lifeblood

Rules and standards

To be correct - accuracy is key

Primary Needs

Efficiency

Degree of precision and accuracy in tasks

Jobs done well (and right!)

Measure their Worth by:

Most Irritated by:

• Flaky, scatterbrained people

• Disorganization and incompetence

• People who don’t take their job seriously

Conservative dress

Highly organized work and home spaces

Limited eye contact

Prefer solitary activities

Utilitarian decor

Desk as barrier between them and visitors

Environmental Clues:

Nurturers - enjoy encouraging and building up

Perceptive as it pertains to others’ emotions

Peace-loving - always acting as peacemaker

Loyal - highly committed to relationships

Very likeable - most easygoing

Attributes

Great listeners

Best team players - value others’

contributions

Seemingly limitless patience

Genuine helpers

Truest friends

Strengths

Extremely indecisive

Afraid to speak their minds

Can’t get things done

Conform too quickly

Get caught up in others’ emotions

Weaknesses

Strong, deep relationships - no “fluff”

Harmony with others

Sincerity

Time - cannot cope with being rushed

Primary Needs

Depth of relationships

Loyalty

Ability to help others and make a

difference

Measure their Worth by:

Most Irritated by:

• Bossy overbearing people

• Insincerity and selfishness

• People who don’t care about the feelings of

others

Casual comfortable dress

Office adorned with pictures of

people/pets

Warm and fuzzy posters

Furniture is not a barrier

Attempted but unsuccessful organization

Environmental Clues:

Natural leaders

Exceptional strategists

Big-picture thinkers

Extreme confidence

High risk-takers

Attributes

Quick to assess and make decisions

Unafraid of change and challenge - thrive on it

Get things done - amazing multi-taskers

Super achievers

Strengths

Intimidating and bossy - overbearing

Insensitive - empathy not a strength

Always right

Alienate others

Push to end result without considering

others

Weaknesses

Results

Efficiency

Speed

Making good use of time

Primary Needs

Achievement, goals reached

Things crossed off “to do” list

Task completion

Measure their Worth by:

Most Irritated by:• Projects or people that move too slowly

• Indecision - wishy/washy people

• Too many details

Formal business-like dress

Office adorned with certificates of

achievement, trophies, or degrees

Calendar(s) displayed prominently

Furniture is a barrier

Organized chaos

Environmental Clues:

Optimistic

Motivating - can talk people into anything

Fun to be around

Entertaining - often involved in the arts

Charming - can get away with a lot

Overly chatty/talkative

Attributes

Highly innovative and creative

Strong verbal skills

Ability to get along with others - like to be

liked

Embrace change for its own sake

Great ideas people

Strengths

Disorganized, scatterbrained

Lack follow-through (would rather start

than finish)

Self-centred

Procrastinators

Ignore conflict - it’s not “fun”

Weaknesses

Fun - if it’s not fun, they’re not interested

Flexibility - “don’t fence me in”

Affirmation/compliments

Attention

Primary Needs

amount of compliments

number of friends

how well they entertain

Measure their Worth by:

Most Irritated by:

• Stuffy people who are too serious

• People who try to squelch their fun or

organize them

• Too many rules

Flamboyant dress

Office adorned with motivational, funny,

cute pictures or slogans

Chaotic, messy environment

Furniture is not a barrier

Environmental Clues:

Stick to schedules

Give as much information as possible

Show respect for their expertise

Allow time for processing

Don’t force them to have fun or put them on

the spot

Avoid situations that require spontaneity

Give up your need to chit-chat

Listen

Don’t come on too strong

Be aware of and acknowledge feelings

Don’t force decisions but do provide

deadlines

Realize that pleasing always wins out over

preference

Encourage them to express opinions

Gently push towards resolving conflict

• Be on time

• Come prepared

• Get to the point quickly

• Argue facts, not feelings

• Let them solve problems

• Let them lead

• Be decisive

• Don’t be intimidated by their directness

• Allow options/choices

• Don’t give too many details

• Lighten up - have fun

• Let them have the spotlight

• Let them talk!

• Affirm and complement often

• Allow for spontaneity

• Allow time for people and socializing