Which is Most Comfortable for You?
coordinating the work of people who are highly competent
emphasising what I personally believe is of importance
dreaming up imaginative ideas
getting things done as and when they arise
adding established facts to what I already know
uncovering new potential in other people or situations
comforting other people who feel hurt or upset
forming my own explanations of how things work
How do other people annoy you most?
if they change things that are already working well
if they want all the facts before trying anything new
if they insist on following procedures
if they won't compromise over their private convictions
if they compromise to keep the peace
if they argue over small differences of opinion
if they take action quickly without thinking through the implications
if they come up with ideas that aren't directly related to current realities
Which do You Enjoy Most?
thinking about what is in the unknown
doing practical things that have a tangible result
forming my own rationale of why things happen
taking care of other people's feelings
holding fast to my own, personal values
checking everyone has done what they were meant to do
trying out new ways of doing things
contemplating my own observations
What irritates you most about other people?
when they are dogmatic about their strong, personal beliefs
when they keep imposing rules on other people
when they make notes of every detail
when they start new, experimental initiatives
when they invest effort in something that will soon be obsolete
when they think so much about the future that today's tasks are left undone
when they are nice to others despite their private feelings
when they give complicated explanations of things
What gives you most satisfaction?
being true to my own conscience
having things organised efficiently
challenging the status quo, to shake things up a bit
reviewing my own experiences and knowledge
building a more appreciative atmosphere amongst friends
figuring out for myself how something works
imagining a radical vision of the future
taking immediate action to deal with things as they arise
The following questions are optional, and don't affect the questionnaire, but will help us in our research:
What are the qualities you look for in a leader that will make you follow him/her?
What are the qualities in a leader that will discourage you from following him/her?
