Shaper
Strengths: Challenging, dynamic, goal oriented, has drive and courage Allowable Weaknesses: Prone to provocation Often offends people's feelings
Implementer
Strengths: Disciplined, organised, efficient, turns ideas Into actions Allowable Weaknesses: Somewhat inflexible, slow to respond to new possibilities
Completer Finisher
Strengths: Accurate, conscientious meticulously prevents errors Allowable Weaknesses: Inclined to worry unduly, reluctant to delegate
Resource Investigator
Strengths: Extrovert, enthusiastic, communicative explores opportunities, develops contacts Allowable Weaknesses: Over-optimistic, loses interest once initial enthusiasm has passed
Co-ordinator
Strengths: Calm, confident, clarifies goals, promotes participative decision making Allowable Weaknesses: Can be seen as manipulative, off-loads personal work
Team Worker
Strengths: Cooperative, caring, diplomatic, sensitive, a good listener, averts friction Allowable Weaknesses: Indecisive when faced with tough decisions
Plant
Strengths: Creative, imaginative, unorthodox, solves difficult problems Allowable Weaknesses: Ignores incidentals, too pre-occupied to communicate effectively
Monitor Evaluator
Strengths: Logical, analytical discerning, judges accurately Allowable Weaknesses: Lacks drive and ability to inspire others
Specialist
Strengths: Single minded, motivated by the pursuit of knowledge Allowable Weaknesses: Contributes on a narrow front, dwells on technicalities