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To complete each section of this inventory, Answer one, two or three sentences most applicable to yourself.
You must allocate all 10 points in each section.

WHEN INVOLVED IN A PROJECT WITH OTHER PEOPLE

SECTION A

I can be relied upon to see that work that needs to be done is organised
I pick up slips and omissions that others fail to notice
I react strongly when meetings look like losing track of the main objective
I produce original suggestions
I analyse other people’s ideas objectively, for both merits and failings
I am keen to find out the latest ideas and developments
I have an aptitude for organising people
I am always ready to support good suggestions that help to resolve a problem

IN SEEKING SATISFACTION THROUGH MY WORK:

SECTION B

I like to have a strong influence on decisions
I feel in my element where work requires a high degree of attention and concentration
I am concerned to help colleagues with their problems
I like to make critical discrimination between alternatives
I tend to have a creative approach to problem solving
I enjoy reconciling different points of view
I am more interested in practicalities than new ideas
I particularly enjoy exploring different views and techniques

WHEN THE TEAM IS TRYING TO SOLVE A PARTICULARLY COMPLEX PROBLEM

SECTION C

I keep a watching eye on areas where difficulty may arise
I explore ideas that may have a wider application than in the immediate task
I like to weigh up a range of suggestions before choosing a solution
I can co-ordinate and use productively other people’s abilities and talents
I maintain a steady approach whatever the pressures
I often produce a new approach to long continuing problems
I am ready to make my personal views known in a forceful way if necessary
I am ready to help whenever I can

IN CARRYING OUT MY DAY –TO- DAY WORK

SECTION D

I am keen to see there is nothing vague about my task and objectives
I am not reluctant to emphasise my own point of view in meetings
I can work with all sorts of people provided that they have got something worthwhile to contribute
I make a point of following up interesting ideas and/or people
I can usually find the argument to refute unsound propositions
I tend to see patterns where others would see items as unconnected
Being busy gives me real satisfaction
I have an interest in getting to know people better

IF I AM SUDDENLY GIVEN A DIFFICULT TASK WITH LIMITED TIME AND UNFAMILIAR PEOPLE

SECTION E

I often find my imagination frustrated by working in a group
I find my personal skill particularly appropriate in achieving agreement
My feelings seldom interfere with my judgement
I strive to build up an effective structure
I can work with people who vary widely in their personal qualities
I feel it is sometimes worth incurring some temporary unpopularity if one is to succeed in getting one’s views across in a group
I usually know someone whose specialist knowledge is particularly apt
I seem to develop a natural sense of urgency

WHEN SUDDENLY ASKED TO CONSIDER A NEW PROJECT

SECTION F

I start to look around for possible ideas and openings
I am concerned to finish and perfect current work before I start
I approach the problem in a carefully analytical way
I am able to assert myself to get other people involved if necessary
I am able to take an independent and innovative look at most situations
I am happy to take the lead when action is required
I can respond positively to my colleagues and their initiatives
I find it hard to give in a job where the goals are not clearly defined

IN CONTRIBUTING TO GROUP PROJECTS IN GENERAL

SECTION G

I think I have a talent for sorting out the concrete steps that need to be taken given a broad brief
My considered judgement may take time but is usually near the mark
A broad range of personal contacts is important to my style of working
I have an eye for getting the details right
I try to make my mark in group meetings
I can see how ideas and techniques can be used in new relationships
I see both sides of a problem and take a decision acceptable to all
I get on well with others and work hard for the team