Patty, I'm curious, what specifically would you like to improve with your communication skills?
Dr. Jean Norris
I would consider myself to be a completer/finisher. I have been taught all my life to pay attention to detail and work on a job to completion. I thrive on a job well done.
I fit into four roles - shaper, coordinator, plant, and evaluator. I like to motivate people to get things done. However, at the same time, I look for ways to be more efficient in executing a task.
Thanks for sharing Ferline. Now that you have this awareness, you will know how you fit into a team and what tasks you would be successful working with.
Dr. Jean Norris
I see myself taking on the role of Team Worker. I certainly want people gettin along when working as a team. I just feel this helps in getting things accomplished better and in a more timely manner.
I would say I'm a combination of Implementer and Specialist. I'm in a department of two people and work in admissions and student/graduate services. As I work with graduates on various business and/or licensing issues, being a specialist in that area is needed, but I can certainly get preoccupied in the technicalities. I'll need to work on seeing the "bigger picture" and not get burdened with the non-essentials.
I see myself as an implementor. I typically enjoy to finish tasks assigned to me, I make sure challenges are met with due action and completed on time. I would like to improve my organizational skills. Personally, I try to organize too much, and make too many different categories, and end up not organizing at all.
As you probably noticed in other posts, knowing your role in the team is a valuable benefit for all members. You mention that you would like to improve your organizational skills - what do you see as your next step in becoming more organized?
I consider myself to be Shaper and a Specialist. I like to think outside the box and bring arguments that can at times shake things up. My overachiever quality can put me in the specialist category as well. I like be sure I am really good at what I do. Mediocricy is not an option for me. I do feel that at times I can be a bit direct and critical, and that in return can hurt people's feelings.
Erica,
Thanks for your comments. These show meaningful insight on how your behaviors may impact others. Your ability to see things from different perspectives can be very valuable when used correctly too.
Dr. Jean Norris
I have to say that on the whole i am a team worker. I have no issues helping anyone and also can be a cheerleader when needed.I have also been an implementer and a plant and a shaper. I work in a small admissions office so many times we juggle roles. I would like to develop my team role into being a coordinator.
Working in a small office often requires us to take on multiple roles throughout the day. I get the sense that you adapt well to the shifts in your role. What can you do to become more of the coordinator that you are seeking to become?
my team role changes as the project does. i do my best to use my skills and talents to best aid any brainstorming sessions.
So it looks like your flexible, a great asset when working as a team. Thank you for posting!
I think the type of team player I am emcompasses a little of all the roles that are presented. One of the ways I would like to improve is to narrow down what I am good at and try to focus on two of the 9. I think this will help others not look at me as a know it all or a dictator.
I believe I am a persistent worker and open to learn every single day from my mistakes and from my co-workers. For instance, I consider myself above a normal socialized person in my personal life and at work looking for strong relationships with other organization. I have improved myself with my co-workers implementing and saving database to keep contacts. I will focus more on learning more about soft wear where I can keep about data for 5 years and make me more organized.
Antonio, thanks for sharing this. It sounds like you have a great understanding of where you fit into your team. Plus, it looks like you have a plan in place moving forward. Great work.
Dr. Jean Norris
I am a team leader, I organize everyone's thoughts and goals together.
I am a team leader, I organize everyone's thoughts and goals together.
Wow! It seems like you and Karla are on the same page. How would you like to improve your team role?
