Feel confident about my action, if I have been careful and thorough in planning events well ahead………………….

2

E

Feel confident if I have established reality and clarified what is really important in a problem ………………….

0

C

1. Get down to details and thoroughly examine data so as to make an accurate analysis of the problem facing me ………………….

A

Be able to offer several likely alternative solutions whenever faced by a complicated problem……………………

B

2. Accept the hard facts in a situation as the basis for my decision………………………

C

Maintain a determination to succeed especially when the odds appear to be against me………………

D

3. Feel more confident if I am able to review my work regularly stage by stage and update my plans accordingly.

E

Rarely put off those jobs that I don't enjoy doing, but do whatever needs to be done at that particular time………………

F

4. Place a high value on establishing the right facts, figures and information, before making my decision……………….

A

Really enjoy doing those task where there is a real challenge to win……………

D

5. Develop new angles in problems or issues, that others have been unable to resolve………………

B

Enjoy 'ferreting out' facts and figures and checking their reliability before formulating plans ………………

A

6. Describe my style, in a demanding situation, as 'resolute, insistent and persistent' when confronted with opposition or obstacles ………………

D

See my style in such circumstances as – 'think fast. Act opportunely and quickly move on to the next problem' …………

F

7. spend considerable time clarifying and crystallising issues to be clear about where I need to concentrate my effort…………

C

Be the one who plans their work and works their plan', so that I am normally well prepared beforehand…………

E

8. Seek out, analyse and structure data and information in order to understand exactly what problem I am up against…………..

A

Devote considerable time to identifying which issues are really important in situations I have to deal with ……………………

C

9. Be able to exploit or capitalise upon opportunities for improvement, whenever I spot them ………………………

B

Carefully weigh consequences and outcomes especially where there are no clear objectives or policies before committing myself to action …………

E

10. Rely on my determination and personal drive, in order to overcome obstacles, or resistance- when making a Decision…

D

Carefully think about and thoroughly plan each stage of what I need to do before I choose my course of action……

E

11. Clarify priorities so that I have a clear sense of both what is important and what is not so……………

C

Take action, essentially on a 'good feel' for getting the timing of my response just right…………….

F

12. Take a far-sighted approach in order to reduce the degree of unpredictability, in my decisions and their consequences……

E

Carefully check to ensure that I actually have obtained all the information that I really need – and that it is accurate………..

A

13. Convince others of the need to explore new possibilities more than in simply working to proven ways…………….

B

Live according to the philosophy that – winners don't quit and quitters don't win …………..

D

14. Make sure that I am clear about the principles, yardsticks and rules that govern what I do……………….

A

Organise myself opportunely and efficiently, so as to respond to problems at exactly the right time…….

F

15. Focus more on the issue – what do we really need, here?

D

Concentrate on the question – what really matters here?

C

16. Always have the energy at hand necessary to do what is required when it is needed…………..

F

Persuade others, when necessary, to question the assumptions underlying their reasons for taking decisions or actions………

B

17. Ensure that I take full account of the consequences of my plans and intended actions as conditions change……………..

E

Rely on my tenacity and strength of purpose to see problem through …………………….

D

18. check facts and figures very carefully, to make sure I understand and feel certain about what I am going to have to do next…………………….

A

Feel happier where I am able to predict outcomes clearly based upon intelligent anticipation beforehand………………………..

E

19. Find I can usually come up with fresh solutions to old problems, when working with group…………………

B

Time my responses, so that I can usually respond with maximum impact to changes in circumstances or opportunities..

F

20. Keep abreast of emerging trends and their consequences upon the major decisions that I make…………………………

E

Consistently demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in finding ways around constraints or 'roadblocks'……………….

B

21. Exercise strong self-discipline and determination to pursuer my goals, when the going gets tough……………………….

D

Establish just what criteria or parameters are involved, when examining a difficult problem I have to deal with……………….

A

22. Feel more confident about my action if I have been careful and thorough in planning events well ahead……………………..

E

Feel more comfortable, if I have got things clearly focused and know what my priorities are………………………..

C

23. Put pressure on people when needed in order to make sure things happen as I want them to……………………………

D

Inject high energy and enthusiasm into any project in which I become involved……………………………………….

F

24. Rely on considerable intuitive 'feel' for the situation and the people involved in it……………………………….

B

Clear my own mind and get things into Perspective in order to make a decision……………………….

C

25. Feel at home, when 'fire-fighting' and enjoy the excitement of pulling the chestnuts out of the fire………………….

F

Enjoy gathering and examining data from a range of different sources, to give me a proper understanding of a problem…….

A

26. Face reality and be clear in my mind about exactly what I have to do in a particular set of circumstances………………….

C

Work experimentally and typically try out lots of new ideas, before making my decision……………………..

B

27. Strip problems of unnecessary clutter and get to the core issues involved in a problem…………………………

C

Be quite clear about the ground rules, standards or principles, to which I am expected to work………………………

A

28. Quickly adjust my pace of action on basis of 'he who hesitates is lost' or when appropriate 'look before you leap'

F

Respond in a planned systematic way, having 'read' the situation well beforehand………………………………..

E

29. Use a high level of firmness, persistence and determination to resolve long-standing problems………………

D

Come up with fresh insights- or new angles – that produce solutions to long-standing problems…………………..

B

30. Require flexibility in pace and taming from others in responding to my need for action from them………………….

F

Have a clear idea of the most important needs in situations…….

C

31. Be concerned with answering the questions 'What? ''Where?' 'Who?' 'When?' and 'Why? '…………………………..

A

Be able to persuade people to explore the difficult question – and its answers – 'What else?'………………………………….

B

32. Be described by those who know me well as – tough and determined, but fair'………………………………………………

D

Be seen by close associates as 'clear thinking', with a good sense of direction………………………………..

C

33. Enjoy the immediacy of the 'here and now' and the excitement of acting at exactly the right time…………………….

F

Find planning the 'there and then' and managing tomorrow, today, more satisfying……………………………

E

34. Be the one who usually suggests changing the goal posts, if a solution cannot be found to a difficult problem………………….

B

Be the one who has the courage of their conviction, to stick to their guns as the opposition increases………………………….

D

35. Establish order, system and method in whatever. I am doing, in order to operate more efficiently……………………….

C

Recognise clearly the core issues, of whatever problem I am involved in……………………………………..

A

36. Be the one who identifies the key stages and acts accordingly to control the successful completion of major                events or projects……………………………

E

Be the one who can usually be relied upon to introduce the creative and imaginative ideas into the group…………………..

B

37. Meet resistances with toughness when I am faced with severe or unreasonable opposition to my plans……………..

D

Change time priorities or goals, in order to take full advantage of opportunities as they arise……………………………

F

38. Enjoy working to a high degree of precision and accuracy particularly where important statistical data are involved in my work………………………

A

Feel happy when I can establish order and sense from chaos, before making my decision……………………………

A

39. Value time spent identifying the scope and range of options available to me……………………………..

B

Value time spent identifying and considering changing conditions and their likely impact on my plans…………………..

E

40. Be very alert to shifts in events, or tactics, so as to respond more opportunely as and when needed…………………………

F

Depend upon my personal values and conviction, to give strength to my case when in conflict with others………………..

D

41. Usually produce good ideas, quite quickly, for getting out of a real 'hole'………………………………

B

Assess what is needed and size up the key elements of a problem, in order to find the most effective solution……………

C

42.  Enjoy investigation in depth, within specific areas of data and statistics, in order to extract meaningful information about objectives and decisions……………………………..

A

Enjoy re-setting or adjusting my goals, in the light of changing conditions……………………

E

43. Be prepared to 'bite the bullet' and take necessary tough or unpopular decisions in order to move things along…………….

D

Be the one in the group who will come up with alternative possible ways out of a difficult situation…………………………

B

44. Disregard things which seem to be unnecessary or Unrealistic……………………………………..

C

Respond rapidly, in order to take full advantage of opportunities which unexpectedly present themselves…………………….

F

45. Help people quickly to find their way out of an impasse when they seem stuck for a solution………………………….

B

Carefully probe data and investigate information to obtain the most informed basis for a solution……………………………….

A

46. Protect my plans by continually 'reading' the situation and being alert to changing conditions…………………………………

E

Firmly resist other's attempts to get me to change my mind, when I know I am right………………………………………

D

47. Enjoy the excitement and level of challenge, or risk, involved in sudden changes to courses of action………………

F

Enjoy setting the priorities for action, once I've understood what is really needed in a situation…………………………………..

C

48. Want to seen as a person whose work is through, accurate and reliable……………………………………….

A

Want to be seen as a person whose approach is characterised by determination and courage……………………

D

49. Choose roles where I can use my ability to make sense of things and work to realistic priorities……………………………..

C

Choose roles where my inventiveness, ingenuity and imagination will have full scope………………………………….

B

50. Be annoyed about working closely with someone who got into difficulties because they did not plan ahead……………….

E

Be frustrated if I worked closely with someone who did not act, and when I needed action from them………………………

F

51. Be angered by people who lack 'guts' and the determination to see things through……………………………

D

Be irritated by people who give me information inadequate for my needs and lacking in facts…………………………………….

A

52.  Be irritated by those who will not deviate from set plans and schedules, when a different response time is required of them……………

F

Be frustrated by people who just refuse to consider new alternative ways of doing things…………………………….

B

53. Be annoyed by people who are stubborn and unnecessarily unyielding, when reality suggests compromise

C

Be upset by those who constantly seem to over-simplify issues and disregard creative ides as being unrealistic………

D

54. Be irritated by people who continually want to find alternatives, instead of sticking to agreed methods……………

A

Be frustrated by people who take ages to make up their minds and refuse to commit, quickly, to implement relatively simple decisions……………………………………

F

55. Be frustrated by people who constantly allow others to take the initiative from them through lack of assertiveness……

D

Be annoyed by those who always seem to be 'fire-fighting', because they can't/won't anticipate events sensibly…………

E

56. Be the one others look to, to ensure that the future will be properly taken care of………………………………………..

E

Be the one other people look to for thoroughness and accuracy……………………………….

A

57. Be the person others turn to for fresh ides and new insights……………………..

B

Be the one others look to for action, when and where it is needed……………………………….

F

58. See myself as someone who is alert to significant trends and developments and who thinks about their impact well in advance………………………………..

E

See myself as confident, capable and clear thinking, with a good sense of reality……………………………….

C

59. Be the one others regard as being good at anticipating events, or outcomes, accurately…………………………..

E

Be the person others see as someone who gets their priorities right…………………………………………………………

C

60. Be the one others see as someone with a good sense of timing who knows just when or when not to act……………….

F

Be the one others see as someone who knows how to seek out, put together and use the right information, as a basis for decisions……………………………………………

A