What's your personality type ?
On Prime TV, last night there was a programme from the BBC looking at the people’s personality types. It was a really thought provoking show and essential viewing for any manager or anyone else that wants to get the best out of their people. Understanding people’s differences is the key to creating a better workplace. I would recommend that everyone should take the test, as the more you know yourself – the more you can achieve.
It was really interesting to see just how different the personality types are, especially when they mix together to complete some tasks.
There are 16 personality types that they highlighted: Big Thinker,Counsellor, Go-getter, Idealist, Innovator, Leader, Mastermind, Mentor, Nurturer, Peacemaker, Performer, Provider, Realist, Resolver, Strategist and Supervisor.
You can take the test online at the BBC website – What am I like to find out for yourself. (The site also has some other interesting surveys on Memory, Can you spot a fake smile ? and art and personality.)
According to the the test, I’m a mastermind.
Summary of Masterminds
- Visionaries who put energy into achieving their goals
- Prefer to work independently and dislike inefficiency
- Think of themselves as logical, thorough, and bright
- Values practicality and common sense above ideas and theories
I’m not sure that I totally agree with the Introvert / Extrovert rating. But it seems to be pretty bang on.
What type of personality are you ?
August 20th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Well apparently I am a Go-Getter….I must point this out to my girlfriend.
“Go-getters may be liable to forget important dates such as a loved one’s birthday.”