What is Your Interaction Style?
I found a fun and short online survey on J.T. O'Donnell's website that identifies workplace "interaction styles". I get a kick out of all the tests like Meyers Briggs that put people in nice pat categories when we are really so much more complicated than that. I know, I know, personality tests are just meant to show us how others think so that we can be a little more understanding at work. But hey, I am entitled to a little cynicism after having lived through every possible management training, leadership training, diversity training, and workplace sensitivity program that corporate America has to offer.
Anyway, back to the survey I found online...it isn't an alternative to getting to know your co-workers the old fashioned way (by having lunch together)...but it's short and possibly enlightening.
Click here to go to the survey
According to the J.T. O'Donnell's website the survey will give you:
1. An understanding of how you are perceived and valued in the workplace.
2. How that perception effects your performance and ability to be successful.
3. How your style influences your interpretation of experiences and information on-the-job.
4. Your "best matches" for effective working environments, strong partnerships and ideal management relationships.
Article by Liz Handlin and courtesy of Ultimate Resumes
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