Communicate, Behave, Interact

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  At a work social, you're most likely to :

  • A.
    Use the opportunity to make important contacts.
  • B.
    Interact with a wide variety of people whether you know them or not.
  • C.
    Stay only as long as you must.
  • D.
    Speak one-on-one with people I already know.
• 2.
  Which word would close friends most likely use to describe you:

  • A.
    Assertive
  • B.
    Persistent
  • C.
    Compassionate
  • D.
    Imaginative
• 3.
  Which trait do you find most admirable in others:

  • A.
    The ability to motivate others
  • B.
    The ability to take charge
  • C.
    The ability to organize and be methodical
  • D.
    The ability to make people feel valued and included
• 4.
  When faced with a non-routine interaction at work, you might:

  • A.
    try to get to know the person or people.
  • B.
    try to make the interaction as efficient and constructive as possible.
  • C.
    seek out as much information as you can in advance so things run smoothly.
  • D.
    look to others for guidance on what to expect.
• 5.
  With a collaborative work project or task, your focus is on:

  • A.
    growing relationships with your colleagues.
  • B.
    making sure everyone involved has what they need.
  • C.
    ensuring the project gets done in a timely and efficient way.
  • D.
    Sorting out who is responsible for what.
• 6.
  Which description best fits you:

  • A.
    Animated and gregarious
  • B.
    Focused and efficient
  • C.
    Hardworking and ambitious
  • D.
    Collaborative and open
• 7.
  In conflict, I tend to:

  • A.
    search for the best compromise.
  • B.
    work to make sure my position is clear and understood.
  • C.
    avoid the person or people until the conflict diffuses.
  • D.
    try to protect the relationship.
• 8.
  If a colleague confides in me about an issue, I tend to:

  • A.
    listen and just let them vent.
  • B.
    avoid getting too personal.
  • C.
    offer to help resolve the problem.
  • D.
    offer practical, constructive suggestions,
• 9.
  I tend to respond to risk:

  • A.
    by establishing what I can control.
  • B.
    by being as cautious as possible.
  • C.
    by focusing on the wellbeing of those involved.
  • D.
    by worrying about what might go wrong.
• 10.
  To me, an ideal workplace is primarily:

  • A.
    a structured environment with clear expectations.
  • B.
    A human-centred environment that supports its employees.
  • C.
    a motivating and exciting place to be.
  • D.
    a meritocracy that values effort and results.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Director

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  This communication style is driven by two things: the need to get thing done and the need to control. Directors are most comfortable in settings where they manage others and take control of situations. Fast-paced and goal-oriented, Directors are focused on bottom-line results and achieving success. This go-getter mentality makes them innate leaders, but it also means they can come across as impatient and insensitive.
• 2.
  Socializer

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  Most people love Socializers. They are fun to be around, always make others laugh, and they thrive on being the centre of attention. Charismatic and energetic, they always want to be where the action is. They are eternal optimists who are good at selling others on their vision and goals. Although their enthusiasm and charm make them influential people, as leaders, they can sometimes be impulsive decision-makers who take risks without verifying information. They listen to their intuition--which can be a good thing.
• 3.
  Thinker

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  This communication style is very analytical and geared toward problem-solving. Methodical and detail-oriented, Thinkers are usually slow decision-makers who are very deliberate about the choices they make. Before taking a specific route, they do their homework by weighing pros and cons and looking at problems from every angle. Their high expectations of others and themselves can make them come across as overly critical and pessimistic. They are perfectionists by nature and can easily fall into the trap of "analysis paralysis." Since they tend to be skeptical, they usually want to see promises in writing.
• 4.
  Relator

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  Of the four communication styles, this one is the most people-oriented. Relators are warm, nurturing individuals who value interpersonal relationships above all other things. They are very loyal employees, devoted friends and excellent team players. Peacemakers by nature, they often avoid conflicts and confrontations. They are also ideal team players since they are always willing to build networks and share responsibilities. Like Thinkers, they are thorough planners and highly risk-averse. They value reliability, balance and sincerity.