School had still not started and I was already filling endless surveys for my Organizational Behavior I class. Now, over two weeks over the MBA program, we have already received most of the results back, and there’s one report I can’t help sharing with you.
NEO-PI-3 report aims at analyzing one’s personality and providing hints on how one could become more effective and more prepared for future opportunities. The results are based on patterns of scores, and interpreted by a team of management phycologists. I was incredibly impressed with how much this report matches my personality.
Having said this, I will underline a few quotes and share the graphical part of the report with you. Please let me know what you think about this. And sorry for such a long post…
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“When your distinctive characteristics work on your advantage” (+++) and “… on your disadvantage” (---)
++ Your self-discipline keeps you clearly focused on the task at hand. You do not let yourself become distracted from your assignments. Once on a task, you require little supervision.
- - Your strong self-discipline may be viewed by many as too rigid and narrow. You may place unrealistic expectations on yourself and others, and thus stress yourself and others needlessly. You may be so focused on completing the task at hand that you may fail to see the need to change course midstream.
++ You are an easy-going person who resists provocation and is slow to anger. Others will seldom see you frustrated, irritable, or impatient.
- - Seldom experiencing anger and slow to become frustrated, your easygoing nature can be interpreted as disinterest, misunderstanding, or lack of conviction. Consider communicating to others your understanding of the issues.
++ You do not let things get you down and seldom become discouraged or dejected. You might be a good cheerleader for your group.
- - Your upbeat nature may be seen by some as naive or insincere. You run the risk of ignoring danger signs and you may come across as unrealistic.
++ A person with strong self-control, you resist temptations and will rarely allow impulses to override your judgment. You are probably well-suited for assignments where steadfastness is essential.
- - Highly self-controlled, you may appear to lack a sense of spontaneity and fun. You could probably approach a greater array of situations with a willingness to trust your intuitions.
++ You have faith in your coping skills and in your ability to think clearly and deal effectively with difficult and stressful situations.
- - Characteristically unflappable under stress, you may be viewed as unrealistic and lacking an objective appraisal of things. You may also be impatient with worriers. You might want to question more frequently whether your confidence in particular situations is founded on fact. You probably need to give more consideration to the potential downside consequences of your proposed actions.
Your problem solving skills
You are reasonably well-organized and methodical in your approach to resolving problems. Very self-disciplined, you are steadfast and persistent in your pursuit of appropriate solutions to the problems facing you. You try to balance the need for a quick decision with thoughtful deliberation in resolving problems.
You will usually speak up rather quickly once you have arrived at a conclusion. You see yourself as a capable individual. You are ready to take on most problems with confidence. You are resourceful.
Your planning, organizing and implementation skills
You are much more easygoing and slower to become frustrated than most people, even when things are going in the wrong direction or are progressing slowly. However, others may see you as overly complacent or disinterested. You are active and energetic. Your pace, however, will be misinterpreted by some as being pushy. You may not take enough time to celebrate or reward accomplishments. Seeking novelty and variety, you often become bored with the familiar and routine. You are adventurous and versatile, and will be viewed as an interesting person who is often involved in a wide variety of activities.
You have a strong drive to achieve success. You maintain a keen sense of purpose and are diligent in the pursuit of your goals. You are industrious. You will discuss some issues in an open and frank manner, but at other times, you will be more guarded in expressing your true feelings. Sometimes compliant in the face of confrontation, you can also become demanding and competitive in some circumstances. You are generally balanced in your concern for others and your concern for the task at hand. As optimistic as most people, you see both opportunities for action and causes for delay in your situation; you try to take a balanced appraisal of the matter and the need to act.
Generally feeling competent and well-prepared, you are typically confident in your ability to deal effectively with work and life. As a person who pays attention to your conscience under most circumstances, you follow your moral code closely. In most instances, you can be counted on to carry out your assignments dependably. You are neat, tidy, and generally well-organized. You prefer to have things in their proper place. You will be seen by others as methodical and orderly. However, you may sometimes become distracted by small details that seem out of place and then lose focus on the big picture. You are reasonably cautious and deliberate in your approach to most things, although at times, you may act spontaneously. Despite boredom and distractions, you have a keen ability to begin complex or mundane tasks promptly and carry them through to completion. You have the ability to motivate yourself to get the tough jobs done.
You are intellectually curious about a wide variety of topics, ordinarily open-minded, and willing to consider new or unconventional ideas and methods. You will be viewed by some as imaginative, curious, insightful, and inventive. You may also be seen as somewhat idealistic. Your approach to your work environment and your assignments will sometimes reflect your appreciation for artistic things. You are usually willing to question your own and others’ assumptions and authority, but in a constructive and objective fashion as opposed to a rebellious or disruptive manner. You can be expected to bring new insight to situations.
Your style of relating to others
You like people and rather easily form close bonds with most people you know. You are customarily friendly and relate warmly to most people. You are usually seen by others as affectionate. You enjoy the company of others and will come across as outgoing and gregarious most of the time. You thrive in most group settings and may experience some frustration if required to work alone. You usually like to be in control and have your views heard. You strive for a position of leadership or influence in most situations. You feel confident and effective in most social situations; more than most, you feel reasonably comfortable in an awkward social situation.
You are not one to brag about your accomplishments, but you are willing to talk about them when appropriate. You are rather typical of most people in your degree of modesty. You will usually balance your drive to compete with a desire to be cooperative and accommodating. In conflict-free situations, you may enjoy some role of authority or leadership. You are someone who, in most instances, will focus on results, along with a sensitive compassion for people.
Most of the time, you believe that others can be trusted to do as they say. You are not naive, but you are willing to give others the benefit of the doubt until shown otherwise. Most people will see you as tolerant and forgiving. You often show concern for the well-being of others. You are considerate and generously give your time and energy to assist those in need.
You are more open-minded and tolerant of the views of others than most people. About as straightforward as the average person, you can be both open and guarded in your communications, depending upon the situation.
