Quiz for you: find out what you are indispensable in?

What quality do you bring to the workgroup?  What do you represent? What are you getting less of? Get inspired by this quiz.

For each question, decide if it fits you at that moment and in that workgroup. If "YES", tick it. If "NO" leave it lying around, don't mark it. Just 24 answers and you'll get inspiration about what you're indispensable at.

1. I have a very precise idea of what is right and wronggood and bad.
2. I often respond, spontaneously. I say things bluntly, simply and directly, straight up. Sometimes I realize in retrospect that I might have offended someone.
3. I tend to solve problems step by step, I always keep my feet on the ground and remain calm.
4. It worries me when I have to do a job in a very on a tight deadline.
5. Among strangers, I feel "like a thorn", it takes a while to get used to them.
6. I like new environment and people, I can easily find an audience.
7. I find contact with strangers quickly, I like I find "common ground".
8. I believe that formal procedures and detailed procedures limit performance.
9. I like to do a job where I have time for preparation and reflection.
10. Work is first and foremost about people, sharing experiences inspires me.
11. It's difficult for me to come up with an idea or an opinion without prior consideration.
12. I don't believe in wasting time beating around the bush.
13. Often I lose track of time completely and so it happens that I arrive late for appointments (but it's not usually my fault, I don't like to refuse someone something).
14. I follow only one rule, and that is: "it works in practice or not".
15. Adhered to self-discipline in such things as on-time arrival, etc.
16. Before I give my opinion, I'm listening to other people.
17. Quieter, thoughtful people make me uncomfortable.
18. In the discussions I usually come up with a lot of instant ideas.
19. I like to consider many alternatives before I decide on a solution.
20. Action, that's what I'm interested in, I can't stay still for long.
21. I find it exhausting to have precise goals and plans.
22. Being around people all the time is unbearable, I value my privacy.
23. I'm always interested in what other people think.
24. I like the drama and excitement of crisis situations.

Here are 3 important qualities of a functional working group.

Which one do you hold? Which do you rather miss?

Yes for questions 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 19, 22 - i.e. SYSTEMATIK

Yes for questions 4, 9, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, 23 - i.e. TEAM PLAYER

Yes for questions 2, 6, 8,12, 14, 17, 20, 24 - i.e. EXPERIMENTER

Evaluation:

SYSTEMATIK: Do you prefer a working environment in which where the "rules of the game" are followed. You like to be able to rely on others and agreements are not just empty words. You take them seriously. You like to work in a quiet environment that has a working "buzz". You don't like long conversations. You keep personal things and feelings "at home". You find chatter boring and, in fact, distracting from your work. You are reliable, you don't like to be criticized too much, you know where you can improve. You must enjoy your work.

EXPERIMENTER: Do you prefer a working environment in which you can stand out. You like to compete with others for your boss's attention. You inspire other people, you have lots of ideas (some of which stick) but many of which you can implement quickly. You don't get upset by a mistake, you quickly find another way to move the situation along. You are flattered when people know you not only in your department but also in other parts of the organization. You are regarded as a good companion. You are most annoyed by rigid rules and procedures that you feel often make things difficult. You also have the courage to take risks.

TEAM PLAYER: You prefer friendly environment. You are considered a social person. You can listen to other people patiently, you often ask them curious questions. You enjoy working as part of a team, you like to discuss things with people and this makes you think of good things. You can't imagine working in a closed office where you don't see a "live person" all day. People like you from the first impression. They often come to you for advice in personal situations. You are trustworthy. You keep the group together.

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This article was published with the kind permission of of the magazine Sphere

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