Experience, education and values are at the base of skills
Behavioral style
My behavioral style is characterized by thoughtful and decisive action, whereby I take into account the effect of my behavior on others.
My way of thinking is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Empiricism asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed. Lean thinking is all about reducing waste and focussing on the essentials.
I work carefully, thoroughly and practically. My preference is to set clear goals, transparent guidelines and expectations are clearly defined. Entering a new situation I always first assess what is going on by gathering facts and data before I move on to design a plan and take action.
In my planning and decision making I do my utmost best to ensure that I am well prepared and that I am sure of the correctness of my conclusions, so that I can ensure my input is objective and of added value to the whole system. Local optimization will not add value if it is not aligned with the organization's vision and goal.
My Belbin Team Roles
A team is not a bunch of people with job titles, but a congregation of individuals, each of whom has a role which is understood by other members.
Research showed that the most successful teams are made up of a diverse mix of behaviours. Dr Meredith Belbin and his team discovered that there are nine clusters of behaviour - these are called ' Belbin Team Roles'.
Below you can see my results, showing I can intuitively adapt to more than one preferred role depending on what is needed to bring balance to the team.
Plant - 14%
Tends to be highly creative and good at solving problems in unconventional ways.
Strengths: Creative, imaginative, free-thinking, generates ideas and solves difficult problems.
Allowable weaknesses: Might ignore incidentals, and may be too preoccupied to communicate effectively.
Don't be surprised to find that: They could be absent-minded or forgetful.
Specialist - 13%
Brings in-depth knowledge of a key area to the team.
Strengths: Single-minded, self-starting and dedicated. They provide specialist knowledge and skills.
Allowable weaknesses: Tends to contribute on a narrow front and can dwell on the technicalities.
Don't be surprised to find that: They overload you with information.
Shaper - 13%
Provides the necessary drive to ensure that the team keeps moving and does not lose focus or momentum.
Strengths: Challenging, dynamic, thrives on pressure. Has the drive and courage to overcome obstacles.
Allowable weaknesses: Can be prone to provocation, and may sometimes offend people's feelings.
Don't be surprised to find that: They could risk becoming aggressive and bad-humoured in their attempts to get things done.
Resource Investigator - 13%
Uses their inquisitive nature to find ideas to bring back to the team.
Strengths: Outgoing, enthusiastic. Explores opportunities and develops contacts.
Allowable weaknesses: Might be over-optimistic, and can lose interest once the initial enthusiasm has passed.
Don't be surprised to find that: They might forget to follow up on a lead.
Complete Finisher - 11%
Most effectively used at the end of tasks to polish and scrutinise the work for errors, subjecting it to the highest standards of quality control.
Strengths: Painstaking, conscientious, anxious. Searches out errors. Polishes and perfects.
Allowable weaknesses: Can be inclined to worry unduly, and reluctant to delegate.
Don't be surprised to find that: They could be accused of taking their perfectionism to extremes.
Teamworker - 11%
Helps the team to gel, using their versatility to identify the work required and complete it on behalf of the team.
Strengths: Co-operative, perceptive and diplomatic. Listens and averts friction.
Allowable weaknesses: Can be indecisive in crunch situations and tends to avoid confrontation.
Don't be surprised to find that: They might be hesitant to make unpopular decisions.
Monitor Evaluator - 11%
Provides a logical eye, making impartial judgements where required and weighs up the team's options in a dispassionate way.
Strengths: Sober, strategic and discerning. Sees all options and judges accurately.
Allowable weaknesses: Sometimes lacks the drive and ability to inspire others and can be overly critical.
Don't be surprised to find that: They could be slow to come to decisions.
Implementer - 8%
Needed to plan a workable strategy and carry it out as efficiently as possible.
Strengths: Practical, reliable, efficient. Turns ideas into actions and organises work that needs to be done.
Allowable weaknesses: Can be a bit inflexible and slow to respond to new possibilities.
Don't be surprised to find that: They might be slow to relinquish their plans in favour of positive changes.
Coordinator - 6%
Needed to focus on the team's objectives, draw out team members and delegate work appropriately.
Strengths: Mature, confident, identifies talent. Clarifies goals.
Allowable weaknesses: Can be seen as manipulative and might offload their own share of the work.
Don't be surprised to find that: They might over-delegate, leaving themselves little work to do.
Personal values
Most of my values are transferred from my time as a Rugby Union player. To name a few: fair play, respect, do your part the best you can, equality, take ownership, transparency, one team one goal, personal development, stand for what you belief in and always keep an open mind.
