Leadership Induction Package

How do you see yourself & how do others see you?

• In your Communication Style - how to collaborate successfully in the workplace?

• In your Work Values - what motivates you?

How do you get started?

High Assertiveness, High Responsiveness

Workplace behaviour: 
Expressives tend to be more socially adept individuals who are assertive and responsive. They are enthusiastic, energetic, and inspiring, with a fast-paced approach focused on people. They can also be opinionated and excitable. Expressive often ask “how” questions. They prioritise creating alliances through collaboration. 
 
Stress Reaction: 
When stressed, they tend to respond more assertively. They may be more direct with their words and be seen as hostile, even if unintentional. 
 
How an Expressive Leader Communicates:     
Leaders with an Expressive communication style tend to remind themselves in ways such as, "I've thoroughly considered the proposal, but I’m interested in gathering perspectives from other departments." This helps them engage in building connections and collaboration.

• Expressive team members share the same tendency to build alliances. 

High Assertiveness, Low Responsiveness 

Workplace behaviour: 

A Driver is a control-oriented specialist, known for being assertive and less open to different viewpoints. They are determined, demanding, thorough, decisive, and efficient, but can also come across as pushy and harsh. Their pace is quick, and they prioritize tasks, often asking "what" questions to achieve results.

Stress Reaction: 

Under stress, they tend to dictate. They may use their authority to take control of situations.

How a Driver Leader Communicates: 

Leaders with a Driver communication style tend to focus on clarifying, "How does this decision impact the outcome?" This approach emphasizes the importance of results and the bottom line in their communications.

• Driver team members have the same outcome-focused goals.

Low Assertiveness, High Responsiveness 

Workplace behaviour: 

An Amiable is a supportive specialist who is highly responsive but not very assertive. They are usually respectful, dependable, and personable, but can be seen as conforming and noncommittal. Their pace is slow, and they prioritize people. Amiables often ask “who” questions. Their goal is cooperation.

Stress Reaction: 

When stressed, they tend to follow the crowd.

How an Amiable Leader Communicates: 

Leaders with an Amiable communication style tend to consider, "How do I feel about my proposal, and how might others respond?" This self-reflection prioritizes people and relationships in their communication approach.

• An Amiable team member would also communicate in ways that consider the feelings of other people.

Low Assertiveness, Low Responsiveness 

Workplace behaviour: 

An Analytical is a technical or systems specialist who prefers working quietly behind the scenes. They are diligent, methodical, and detail-oriented but often uncommunicative, low in responsiveness, and not very assertive. An Analytical have a slow pace and prioritises tasks, may ask "what" to understand methods and underlying systems.

Stress Reaction: 

When stressed, they retreat into their comfort zone of analyzing facts and figures, relying on their meticulous nature to find solutions.

How an Analytical Communicates: 

Leaders with an Analytical communication style tend to ask themselves, "What led to this analysis of the solution?" This self-inquiry encourages a precise and systematic approach, aligning with their natural style.

• An Analytical team member would also find value in knowing the reasons behind decisions made. 

You value relational aspects of work, such as support from your bosses and colleagues.

• For example, you thrive in an environment of strong camaraderie where teamwork and open communication are encouraged,

You value material aspects of work, such as pay and benefits.

• For example, you prefer stable jobs with a competitive salary, and comprehensive health benefits.

You value work that gives you a sense of personal achievement.

• For example, you find satisfaction in completing projects that demonstrate your skills and capabilities.

You value work that gives you intellectual stimulation.

• For example, you might be keen to work on innovation-related projects to challenge yourself intellectually and expand your knowledge.

You value work that allows you to connect with or help people.

• For example, you prefer roles that involve interacting with others, such as customer service or team-based projects. You value building relationships and enjoy opportunities to help and support colleagues and clients.

You value work that allows you to influence others, and exercise authority.

• For instance, you prefer to be the one making the final decision in the direction of a project.