The C-Style
Conscientious, Creative, Compliant
| The C Personality Style in your Organization | ||
| General Characteristics | Value to Team | Possible Weaknesses |
| Accurate, Analytical | Perspective, “The anchor or reality” | Needs clear-cut boundaries for actions/relationships |
| Conscientious, Careful | Conscientious and even tempered | Bound by procedures and methods |
| Fact-Finder, Precise | Thorough in all activities | Gets bogged down in details |
| High standards, Systematic | Defines situations and gathers | Prefers not to verbalize feelings |
| Criticizes and tests information | Will give in rather than argue | |
| Greatest Fear: Criticism | ||
General Description
People with strong C personality styles are described as perfectionists, and place strong value on being accurate, correct, and seeing something through to the end. The C personality takes great pride in his or her work, and tends to think in a very logical, analytical and systematic way. They also tend to be excellent at problem solving and creative thinking. The C style personality holds very high standards, both for themselves and others, which results in being somewhat critical. C’s are realistic and careful; tending towards being quiet and solitary at times.
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Greatest Fear:
The C personality style has an innate fear of being criticized, especially for his or her work. As a result, this person might spend a lot of time and energy on being accurate and correct.
Motivated By:
- High standards of quality
- Ample time and organization to do things correctly
- Recognition for work well done and how long certain things take
- Limited social interaction
- Detailed tasks and instructions; clear parameters and expectations
- Logical organization of information
- Peaceful, non-confrontational environments & relationships
When Communicating with a C-Style Personality:
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