Not sure if I posted it before. The classification somewhat makes sense. I think I mostly behave as "analytical" and "driver" from this table. Recognized a lot of people in these descriptions, especially "expressers" and "relaters" :)
http://www.drbackman.com/communication-styles.htm:
| FACTORS: |
EXPRESSER |
DRIVER |
RELATER |
ANALYTICAL |
| How to Recognize: |
They
get excited. |
They
like their own way; decisive & strong viewpoints. |
They
like positive attention, to be helpful & to be regarded warmly. |
They
seek a lot of data, ask many questions, behave methodically & systematically. |
| Tends to Ask: |
Who?
(the personal dominant question) |
What
(the results oriented question.) |
Why?
(the personal non-goal question.) |
How?
(the technical analytical question.) |
| What They Dislike: |
Boring
explanations/wasting time with too many facts. |
Someone
wasting their time trying to decide for them. |
Rejection,
treated impersonally, uncaring & unfeeling attitudes. |
making
an error, being unprepared, spontaneity. |
Reacts to Pressure and
Tension By: |
"Selling" their
ideas or argumentative. |
Taking
charge taking more control. |
Becoming
silent, withdraws, introspective. |
Seeking
more data & information. |
| Best way to Deal With: |
Get
excited with them. Show emotion. |
Let
them be in charge. |
Be
supportive; show you care. |
Provide
lots of data & information. |
Likes To Be Measured
By: |
Applause,
feedback, recognition. |
Results,
Goal-oriented. |
Friends,
close relationships. |
Activity & busyness
that leads to results. |
| Must Be Allowed To: |
Get
ahead quickly. Likes challenges. |
Get
into a competitive situation. Likes to win. |
Relax,
feel, care, know you care. |
make
decisions at own pace, not cornered or pressured. |
| Will Improve With: |
Recognition & some
structure with which to reach the goal. |
A
position that requires cooperation with others. |
A
structure of goals & methods for achieving each goal. |
Interpersonal
and communication skills. |
| Likes to Save: |
Effort
they rely heavily on hunches, intuition, feelings. |
Time.
They like to be efficient, get things done now. |
Relationships.
Friendship means a lot to them. |
Face.
They hate to make an error, be wrong or get caught without enough info. |
| For Best Results: |
Inspire
them to bigger & better accomplishments. |
Allow
them freedom to do things their own way. |
Care & provide
detail, specific plans&activities to be accomplished. |
Structure
a framework or "track" to follow. |
