Which bird communicator are you?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When faced with an unexpectedly tight deadline do you:
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- A.
  Procrastinate until the absolute last minute
- B.
  Cancel or move everything around and get it done
- C.
  Spend so much time reworking your Trello/Asana/to-do lists that you end up staying up late
- D.
  Roll with it and know that it’ll all work out
2.
When asked to speak at an event do you:
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  Hide under your desk and hope they don’t ask again
- B.
  Decline to speak yourself but provide a wealth of stats and slides for a colleague to speak instead
- C.
  Shout yes...this is my moment to shine!
- D.
  Reluctantly agree and anxiously spend hours prepping, hoping it comes out good on the day
3.
It’s networking time at an event you are attending. What do you do?
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  Squirm and hide in the toilets as social situations make you anxious
- B.
  Grab a drink while scanning the room for who would be the best to talk to
- C.
  The social butterfly is unleashed, and you meander around the room talking to as many people as possible
- D.
  Find someone you know and hang out with them to make introductions easier
4.
CharityComms have launched a new guide. What is your first action?
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  Bookmark it for later when you have some time to read it
- B.
  Your Twitter notification has pinged and you grab your notepad ready to delve in
- C.
  Hope your colleagues will give you the low down as it’s too much info to process
- D.
  Think I will look at it later, and then forget about it until a work situation arises where it becomes useful
5.
When asked if you are interested in becoming a mentor do you:
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  Politely decline as you prefer to work on your own self-development
- B.
  Reply that you are not sure it would be for you but would love to be mentored instead
- C.
  Get to work at finding your perfect mentee to share your incredible wisdom and knowledge
- D.
  Have a word with yourself to battle the inner imposter syndrome, then sign yourself up
6.
It’s project time – how do you work with your team?
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  Team...what team? Your ideas are too good to need anyone else!
- B.
  Leader of the pack – you rally your team and propose your objectives and ideas
- C.
  Collaborate – notebook in hand you brainstorm with your team and strategise the plan ahead
- D.
  Listen to all the presented suggestions and agree with the majority
7.
Work has finished for the day – what are your plans?
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  It’s time to get on with your personal projects (e.g. writing, painting, freelance work)
- B.
  Retreat into your own bubble - home life with the family or relaxing with a book/ TV show
- C.
  You already have something in the diary – it could be the theatre, a gym class, or plans with a friend
- D.
  See who is up for drinks/ going out and go with the flow
8.
Your colleague suggests a team building escape room. What is your response?
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  Say you have other plans – it's just not your thing
- B.
  Ask who has done escape rooms before – puzzles are your bag and you want to win!
- C.
  Count me in! You love social events and it should be a laugh regardless
- D.
  Find out how many are going before you agree
9.
What is your writing style?
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  Powered by inspiration – expressive words flow through you out onto the page like you’re telling a story
- B.
  Not a natural so bosh it together in a minimalist way, keeping to the point and the facts
- C.
  Spending hours brainstorming and researching, armed with a thesaurus before you even start writing
- D.
  A Nonconformist – you improvise, and can easily go off on a tangent and can wander away from the main topic
10.
You are presented with a lot of data...what is your response?
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  Yippee! Rush to grab a brew and a notepad and soon create pie charts and graphs
- B.
  Spend hours analysing and theorising what it all means
- C.
  Call a meeting with your team to work through the data and plan how to use it
- D.
  Panic! Data is overwhelming so you turn to a colleague for help to break it down

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your comms style is most like...an Owl
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Insightful and spiritual, you are an Owl! You use your senses to guide you and most enjoy working in solitude, only venturing out when necessary. A logical thinker, you appreciate data and insight, and you will state your opinion persuasively. Others find you trustworthy and hardworking, as you take your responsibilities seriously. An observer of the world – you love to generate ideas and are able to turn your head to see problems from different angles. Your CharityComms superpower - you have a knack for interpreting data so delve into our digital hub.
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Your comms style is most like...a Penguin
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Artistic and intelligent, you are a Penguin! Unable to fly, your excess energy is suited to writing and creative pursuits. When it comes to intelligence you are a dark horse and become animated, but modest when mentally challenged - you love a puzzle! Others admire your writing style which is your ideal outlet of expression. You are a team player, so don’t be alarmed if you find yourself huddling with others to preserve motivation. Your CharityComms superpower - with your creative talents don't miss our Knowledge hub - build your brand or even write for us!
3.
Your comms style is most like...an Eagle
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Decisive and bold, you are an Eagle! You are a natural born achiever and a problem solver who loves to take charge of a situation, cutting straight to the point. Full of energy and spirit – your storytelling is second to none, but your always 'on' personality can turn into restlessness when bored. Others admire your visionary and risk-taking nature – and turn to you in times of crisis. You love having lively, challenging conversations, turning any discovered theories into plans. Your CharityComms superpower - you are born to lead so consider becoming a mentor.
4.
Your comms style is most like...a Flamingo
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Passionate and Flashy, you are the Flamingo! Yours is a life of drama, whether that be good or bad. Your passion needs to be channeled into your work or a hobby, otherwise you can become downright temperamental. Others flock to your electric personality, look to you to lead and find your 'loud' sense of style quite groovy!Your CharityComms superpower - channel your passion, challenge yourself and support others with stepping into comms leadership.
5.
Your comms style is most like...a Parrot
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Outgoing and talkative, you are the parrot! Motivated by positive communication and feedback you thrive in a team environment, boosting morale when times are tough. You have a knack for reading other people which allows you to effortlessly adapt to different situations and personalities. Your flock is a large network of collaborative relationships that inspire you to innovate and vocalise. Your CharityComms superpower - get chatty and expand your network with our special interest groups.
6.
Your comms style is most like...a Peacock
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Flamboyant and the centre of attention, you are a Peacock! If there is someone to start talking first, it’s going to be you! Your enthusiasm and positivity are infectious, but you don’t like being limited by time. You thrive in a social environment, preferring to speak face-to-face and this allows you to easily influence your peers. Others think your preening borders on the obsessive, but you accept this criticism as an inevitable consequence of being totally fabulous!Your CharityComms superpower - as a natural speaker share your stories by speaking at one of our events.
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Your comms style is most like...a Crow
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Intelligent and independent, you are a crow! Original and possibly eccentric, you trust your own opinions above others and others may see you as a bit of a guru! Your drive for knowledge means you can easily while the hours away on a new idea or theory. Not the leader of the pack as you dislike controlling others and you are a true introvert – preferring to forage alone, while getting lost in your own thoughts. Your CharityComms superpower – grow your knowledge and dig deeper into our best practice guides and reports.
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Your comms style is most like...a Dove
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Sensitive and loyal – you are the dove! You dream of a better world and your overriding drivers are to create harmony and help others. Your patience and empathy are second to none and among the flock you are known as the one to count on for advice. A natural team player, you love to be part of a group and always focus on team success rather than individual stardom. It can be said you see the best in everyone, which can leave you vulnerable, but your instinct for survival ensures your success. Your CharityComms superpower – guide others with our wellbeing resources & podcast on the worklife page.

Which bird communicator are you?

Answer these questions to find out which bird most demonstrates your comms style.

Quiz Questions

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