17th Apr2009

What Interpersonal Style Do You Have?

by ProGrad

When working in the business world, it is important to know your personality type, and that of the client or customer you are dealing with. Knowing how to interact with different personality types can often be the differentiating factor between an unsuccessful and successful business meeting.

Introverted                                                                              Extroverted                                            

 

Conscientious

Needs:

·        High Standards

·        Appreciation

·        Quality Work

 

Fears:

·        Criticism

·        Not Having Things Explained

·        Imperfection

 

Direct

Needs:

·        Recognition

·        Results

·        Challenges

 

Fears:

·        Lack of Results from Others

·        People Challenging Their Authority

Stabilising

Needs:

·        Acceptance

·        Security

 

Fears:

·        Isolation

·        Standing out

·        Challenges

Influencing

Needs:

·        Acknowledgement

·        Change

·        New Ideas

 

Fears:

·        Disapproval

·        Stagnation

·        Detailed Work

 

 

                                    Reserved                                                                                          Outgoing

 

ProGrad specialises in assessing, training and placing graduates with fast growing international companies. For more information on how we can help you, please contact ProGrad on 02 8235 8300 or see our website www.prograd.com.au

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