MonwaRasego - 153 Creative Observing Coordinator (Accommodating)

Monwa Rasego

15 June 2015

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Personal Details

Monwa RasegoAssistant Director :[email protected]

NPA

123 Westlake StSilvertonPretoriaSouth Africa012

Telephone: 0128456978

Date Completed: 15 June 2015

Date Printed: 17 June 2015

Referral Code: VOG 1806

Monwa Rasego

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ContentsIntroduction............................................................................................................... 4

Overview .................................................................................................................. 5Personal Style ................................................................................................................................ 5

Interacting with Others ................................................................................................................... 5

Decision Making ............................................................................................................................. 6

Key Strengths & Weaknesses.................................................................................. 7Strengths ........................................................................................................................................ 7

Possible Weaknesses .................................................................................................................... 8

Value to the Team .................................................................................................... 9

Effective Communications...................................................................................... 10

Barriers to Effective Communication ...................................................................... 11

Possible Blind Spots............................................................................................... 12

Opposite Type ........................................................................................................ 13

Suggestions for Development ................................................................................ 15

Management .......................................................................................................... 16Creating the Ideal Environment .................................................................................................... 16

Managing Monwa ......................................................................................................................... 17

Motivating Monwa ........................................................................................................................ 18

Management Style ................................................................................................. 19

The Insights Discovery® 72 Type Wheel ............................................................... 20

The Insights Discovery® Colour Dynamics ............................................................ 21

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IntroductionThis Insights Discovery profile is based on Monwa Rasego’s responses to the InsightsPreference Evaluator which was completed on 15 June 2015.

The origins of personality theory can be traced back to the fifth century BC, when Hippocratesidentified four distinct energies exhibited by different people. The Insights System is built aroundthe model of personality first identified by the Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung. This modelwas published in his 1921 work “Psychological Types” and developed in subsequent writings.Jung’s work on personality and preferences has since been adopted as the seminal work inunderstanding personality and has been the subject of study for thousands of researchers to thepresent day.

Using Jung's typology, this Insights Discovery profile offers a framework for self-understandingand development. Research suggests that a good understanding of self, both strengths andweaknesses, enables individuals to develop effective strategies for interaction and can help themto better respond to the demands of their environment.

Generated from several hundred thousand permutations of statements, this profile is unique. Itreports statements which your Evaluator responses indicate may apply to you. Modify or deleteany statement which does not apply, but only after checking with colleagues or friends to identifywhether the statement may be a “blind spot” for you.

Use this profile pro-actively. That is, identify the key areas in which you can develop and takeaction. Share the important aspects with friends and colleagues. Ask for feedback from them onareas which seem particularly relevant for you and develop an action plan for growth personallyand interpersonally.

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OverviewThese statements provide a broad understanding of Monwa’s work style. Use this section to gaina better understanding of his approaches to his activities, relationships and decisions.

Personal Style

Monwa is a systematic and organised thinker, with highly developed analytical skills. Beingallowed to gather a wider range of information to anticipate the future implications of hisdecisions increases his effectiveness in most situations. Monwa is an analytical thinker, whoprefers to be fully objective in his work. He believes people should say what they mean andmean what they say. Written communications are most effective with him. Monwa believes indoing everything the right way and his preoccupation with perfection makes him sensitive toerrors or unfairness.

He can be relied on to double check everything in a quiet, thorough and methodical manner. Heis keen to pick out logical inconsistencies. He is a “no-nonsense” person who is not oftenattracted by the strange, exotic or unfamiliar. He tends not to trust strangers and is concernedabout his family, reputation and job. Monwa will go to great lengths in order to fulfil his sense ofresponsibility and obligation.

He tends to believe that work is the greater good and that play has to be earned. He values hisfree time, which is used to “recharge” his batteries. He tackles his work very seriously and in amatter-of-fact and orderly manner, placing importance on the reading of instructions and detailedprocedures. His strong sense of personal values may make him reserved around strangerswhose values he feels may conflict with his own. His common-sense denotes a practical abilitywith people and things. He likes to have clear direction in the form of strict agendas, timetables,procedures and regulations, and works well with a checklist.

He appreciates any extra time that can be given to him to master technical subjects. Because ofhis strong work ethic, he accepts responsibility for things that need to be done, especially if hecan see that his actions will conclude the process. Monwa's view of the world is concrete andspecific although he will occasionally be more spontaneous than he appears at first sight. Forhim, it is actions that speak louder than words. It will frequently annoy him if words are over-usedby others. Monwa systematically sets about achieving his scheduled goals on time in an efficientand effective manner.

He is concerned with schedule and system and appears to some to be a very private person.Monwa likes to prepare well and prefers to know why and how things happen. He tends to bedisinterested in subjects for which he sees no practical application. He values the development ofhis intellectual awareness and the opportunity to learn, improve and grow. He has ratherdemanding standards both at home and at work.

Interacting with Others

Monwa will tend to talk openly only about subjects he knows well and which allow him to sharehis great breadth of information. His dependability and willingness to lend a sympathetic yetobjective ear makes him a supportive team player. His success often comes from othersrecognising his skills and placing higher value on his systematic qualities than he may do

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himself. He needs to know that he is making a unique contribution to the organisation. Monwacares deeply - and shows it through his strong sense of responsibility which makes him very loyalto certain individuals or the organisation.

He is reluctant to display his emotions to others. By demanding conformity to his customary wayof doing things, he could discourage more creative or innovative approaches. Monwa mayexpress affection non-verbally and appreciate others' company on a rather abstract level. Hemay sometimes encounter difficulties in communications because he would prefer everyone tobe as logical and analytical as he is himself. He tends to take a sceptical, critical attitude toinformation that has not been verified by the senses and is likely to distrust people who arecareless about facts, sloppy about details, and who favour imagination or novelty over facts.

He is excellent at detecting the flaws in an idea but may neglect to praise good work. He will bewilling to give help when it is genuinely needed, but only if it makes sense to him to do so. Hemay well have difficulty understanding others' needs if they differ widely from his own. If he isgiven time to organise his thoughts by a sympathetic and understanding chairperson, he canstate his views with clarity and to everyone's benefit. Fundamentally preferring privacy, he canmask this desire when the occasion demands without changing his essentially introverted innernature. However, he will need time alone later to compensate. He avoids interactions that willmake him highly visible to others or where he has to perform or compete for attention.

Decision Making

Monwa's quizzical and probing nature may create solutions which open up fresh processes. Hisnatural introversion does not prevent him from making critical and incisive comments withconviction and presence. He views life as an intellectual challenge and needs to think thingsthrough before deciding. When Monwa perceives that something needs to be done, he willaccept responsibility for implementing it. With his moderate, affable stance, Monwa isconsiderate, patient and willing to go along with those he considers friends.

Tending to be sceptical of new ideas if he doesn't see their practical application, he prefers totake time to consider the overall objective. Valuing logical and impersonal analysis highly, he isorganised and systematic in his approach to following tasks through and getting them done.Every project presents itself as a mental challenge and he reflects on every stage of decisionmaking. Monwa's decisions are usually consistent, practical and appropriate. He will supportthose he considers as friends but can feel rather pressured if made to act against what heconsiders as his better judgement.

His quiet demeanour often allows him to get agreement to his alternative solutions. Monwa tendsto make logical, private decisions, seeing and stating things quietly, clearly and deliberately. Withunshakeable, well-thought-out plans, he is difficult to distract or discourage once he hasembarked on what he believes to be the correct course. He is observant of the small jobs thatneed to be done and will often offer to do them or just do them automatically. He inevitablydouble-checks decisions imposed from outside, and excels at maintenance and quality control.

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Key Strengths & WeaknessesStrengthsThis section identifies the key strengths which Monwa brings to the organisation. Monwa hasabilities, skills and attributes in other areas, but the statements below are likely to be some of thefundamental gifts he has to offer.

Monwa’s key strengths:

● Quiet and conscientious.

● Accuracy.

● Focuses on the day to day.

● His feet are firmly on the ground.

● Perfectionist.

● Neat, tidy and thorough.

● Fair mindedness in implementing systems.

● In touch with himself and his world.

● Responsible, methodical and works well with figures and procedures.

● Strong and consistent principles.

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Key Strengths & WeaknessesPossible WeaknessesJung said “wisdom accepts that all things have two sides”. It has also been said that a weaknessis simply an overused strength. Monwa's responses to the Evaluator have suggested these areasas possible weaknesses.

Monwa’s possible weaknesses:

● Limited by what he knows for himself.

● Modesty or reticence may prevent timely interventions.

● May get frustrated with other peoples' ways.

● Reluctant to risk new ideas.

● Dislikes disruptions and sudden change.

● Can resist by being passive yet stubborn simultaneously.

● Can have difficulty working effectively with spontaneous creativity.

● Tends to lose himself in detail.

● May overlook what others really care about.

● Can be too self critical.

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Value to the TeamEach person brings a unique set of gifts, attributes and expectations to the environment in whichthey operate. Add to this list any other experiences, skills or other attributes which Monwa brings,and make the most important items on the list available to other team members.

As a team member, Monwa:

● Will encourage the team to think through all the possibilities.

● Helps ensure that routine tasks get done.

● Can remain single-minded and persistent.

● Becomes a questioning and strategic thinker.

● Carefully assesses situations before acting.

● Encourages team allegiance.

● Will often be able to supply vital background details.

● Has intensive problem-solving capabilities.

● Ensures a common-sense, practical approach.

● Provides a fund of factual information, data and statistics.

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CommunicationEffective CommunicationsCommunication can only be effective if it is received and understood by the recipient. For eachperson certain communication strategies are more effective than others. This section identifiessome of the key strategies which will lead to effective communication with Monwa. Identify themost important statements and make them available to colleagues.

Strategies for communicating with Monwa:

● Be modest and polite.

● Appreciate his ability to amass a wide range of information.

● Provide a safe environment in which he can learn, improve and grow.

● Listen to his opinions.

● Take your time getting to know him if you want critical feedback.

● Say what you mean and mean what you say.

● Use logical and rational questions and arguments.

● Be logical in presenting information.

● Allow him time to consider all the information.

● Ask for facts.

● Ensure you have a logical reason for any changes.

● If details need to be communicated, be prepared for a deferred decision.

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CommunicationBarriers to Effective CommunicationCertain strategies will be less effective when communicating with Monwa. Some of the things tobe avoided are listed below. This information can be used to develop powerful, effective andmutually acceptable communication strategies.

When communicating with Monwa, DO NOT:

● Be disorganised or inaccurate.

● Expect him to immediately strike up close relationships or friendships.

● Pressure him or encroach on his free time.

● Get too excited or emotional.

● Criticise his need for solitude.

● Indulge in your own flights of fancy.

● Discuss peripheral matters unrelated to the task in hand.

● Stray from the agenda.

● Expect an immediate positive reaction.

● Invade his personal space.

● Expect rapid acceptance of new ideas.

● Talk about subjects for which there is no practical application.

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Possible Blind SpotsOur perceptions of self may be different to the perceptions others have of us. We project who weare onto the outside world through our “persona” and are not always aware of the effect our lessconscious behaviours have on others. These less conscious behaviours are termed “BlindSpots”. Highlight the important statements in this section of which you are unaware and test themfor validity by asking for feedback from friends or colleagues.

Monwa’s possible Blind Spots:

Monwa sometimes has difficulty shrugging off problems and getting on with life. Because of hisstrong desire for harmony, he can overlook his own needs and ignore real personal problems. Hecan be reserved and hard to get to know, only willing to share his inner feelings with people hetrusts.

Because he is protective of his own view, he tends to over-regulate his system or process. He issomething of a perfectionist, and can be hypersensitive to criticism of his work. Monwa sees theworld in terms of black and white, hands-on, reality, in which he can develop a series ofprocedures and regulations that will take care of the situation in hand. Because of his ability tofocus on one thing at a time for long periods, he may appear rather stubborn and plodding.Making many assessments privately, Monwa keeps the most important issues to himself, leavingothers ignorant of what is going on.

Highly vulnerable to idealising relationships, he tends to overlook facts that contradict what hewants to believe. Monwa may appear impatient or withdrawn if pressed to perform at a fasterpace than he considers appropriate to the task in hand. He may have difficulty accepting whatothers have to say if it varies from his own certainties. Monwa's responses in defence of peoplecan be illogical to the point that he appears irrational. When he is disappointed, he may becomenegative about everything and everyone around him.

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Opposite TypeThe description in this section is based on Monwa's opposite type on the Insights Wheel. Often,we have most difficulty understanding and interacting with those whose preferences are differentto our own. Recognising these characteristics can help in developing strategies for personalgrowth and enhanced interpersonal effectiveness.

Recognising your Opposite Type:

Monwa’s opposite Insights type is the Motivator, Jung’s “Extraverted Intuitive” type.

Motivators have the ability to equally value results and people. They dislike detailed work but cando it to achieve a specific short-term objective. They enjoy assignments that they believe makesthem look good. Monwa may often see them, however, as too optimistic about what they andother people can produce. Motivators may be difficult to manage. They are not naturaladministrators.

Monwa may perceive the Motivator as indiscreet and sometimes hasty. Motivators need a varietyof activities and the opportunity of working in an environment with other people. They maybecome workaholics if not aware of their limits. Motivators often seek material dominance, socialstanding and status. They detest routine, detail and close supervision and can be devious oreven chameleon-like when something or someone gets in their way.

Monwa will often sense a large ego in the Motivator and may wonder why the Motivator wouldmuch rather engage in brief, intellectual banter than conclude some task or spend some quiettime on their own. The Motivator may not remain totally committed to a schedule or project if abetter or more exciting challenge appears. They can often neglect important preparations thatthey consider unnecessary.

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Opposite TypeCommunication with Monwa's Opposite TypeWritten specifically for Monwa, this section suggests some strategies he could use for effectiveinteraction with someone who is his opposite type on the Insights Wheel.

Monwa Rasego: How you can meet the needs of your Opposite Type:

● Move swiftly from topic to topic.

● Share in and promote his ideas and visions.

● Provide for both flexibility and structure within the meeting.

● Acknowledge his flashes of creative brilliance.

● Be alert and quick on your feet.

● Acknowledge his talent for leadership.

Monwa Rasego: When dealing with your opposite type DO NOT:

● Keep him in the dark or he will do likewise.

● Expect to “rail road” him - without a fight.

● Assume you will complete all of your agenda.

● Question or challenge his personal values.

● Criticise, condemn or suppress his enthusiasm.

● Undermine his authority.

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Suggestions for DevelopmentInsights Discovery does not offer direct measures of skill, intelligence, education or training.However, listed below are some suggestions for Monwa’s development. Identify the mostimportant areas which have not yet been addressed. These can then be incorporated into apersonal development plan.

Monwa may benefit from:

● Understanding that he can learn from people who do not share his views.

● Setting goals that will stretch him.

● Reading motivational books and listening to motivational tapes.

● Prior consultation to aid changes in procedures.

● Refusing to think about or re-visit a previous decision.

● Consciously fighting the negative “inner voice” that may prevent him from achieving his fullpotential.

● Acting without necessarily considering all the longer term implications.

● Working towards becoming more effusive and action-oriented.

● Making daily activities as varied as possible.

● More time to thoroughly prepare and implement.

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ManagementCreating the Ideal EnvironmentPeople are generally most effective when provided with an environment which suits theirpreferences and style. It can be uncomfortable to work in an environment which does not. Thissection should be used to ensure a close match between Monwa’s ideal environment and hiscurrent one and to identify any possible frustrations.

Monwa’s Ideal Environment is one in which:

● He is able to work independently and objectively.

● He has plenty of personal space.

● Complex data can be assimilated into concise reports.

● Principles and standards are respected.

● There is respect for his orderly and tidy processes.

● Information is in close proximity, ensuring economy of effort.

● His eye for detail and accuracy is appreciated.

● There is space for graphs, charts and other sources of reference.

● There is time for reflection and meditation.

● Meetings are planned and well structured.

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ManagementManaging MonwaThis section identifies some of the most important strategies in managing Monwa. Some of theseneeds can be met by Monwa himself and some may be met by his colleagues or management.Go through this list to identify the most important current needs, and use it to build a personalmanagement plan.

Monwa needs:

● Help with monitoring his agreed deadlines.

● Support with putting his ideas into practice.

● To have issues discussed with logic, not emotion.

● Understanding of his tendency to defend his decisions with logic and persistence.

● Clearly stated areas of responsibility.

● Colleagues who value his quiet, reflective approach.

● Respect for his workspace.

● Explanation of the “bigger picture”.

● The ability to define at least some of the rules.

● Help in thinking “outside the box”, or beyond the traditional.

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ManagementMotivating MonwaIt has often been said that it is not possible to motivate anyone - only to provide the environmentin which they will motivate themselves. Here are some suggestions which can help to providemotivation for Monwa. With his agreement, build the most important ones into his PerformanceManagement System and Key Result Areas for maximum motivation.

Monwa is motivated by:

● Rewards for his economy of effort.

● “Reality” rather than abstract theories.

● High standards being set and achieved.

● Low-key celebrations.

● Encouragement to share his technical knowledge.

● Not having to change activities at short notice.

● Having access to all the information he needs.

● Rewards for his accuracy and attention to detail.

● Investment in good equipment that will improve the quality of his output.

● Being reassured that he will be allowed to keep technically up to date.

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Management StyleThere are many different approaches to management, most of which have different situationalapplications. This section identifies Monwa’s natural management approach and offers clues tohis management style, highlighting both gifts and possible hindrances that can be furtherexplored.

In managing others, Monwa may tend to:

● Become sceptical in the face of opposition.

● Encourage others to sacrifice deadlines for quality.

● Become confused with too much detail.

● Appear unruffled despite the enormity of the task.

● Delegate only simple, straightforward tasks which fail to challenge others.

● Become terse and stubborn when under pressure.

● Keep his deepest feelings private.

● Search for accuracy or perfection, at times appearing overly critical.

● Avoid social chit-chat.

● Be demanding of accuracy, logic and focus.

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The Insights Discovery® 72 Type Wheel

Conscious Wheel Position153: Creative Observing Coordinator (Accommodating)

Less Conscious Wheel Position112: Creative Supporting Coordinator (Focused)

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The Insights Discovery® Colour Dynamics

Persona (Conscious) Preference Flow Persona (Less Conscious)

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BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED

4.20 3.32 3.44 2.9970% 55% 57% 50%

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BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED

2.56 3.01 1.80 2.6843% 50% 30% 45%

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Less Conscious

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