Communication Style Self-Assessment

Communication style self-assessment

Read the following statements, each of which is followed by four alternatives. In the dropdown box for each alternative, choose the number 4 for the alternative the best describes you, 3 for the next best description, 2 for the next, and 1 for the alternative that least describes you. Do not leave any lines blank.

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1. I appreciate being seen as someone who is:

A. sensible and straightforward. *

B. perceptive and aware of the feelings of others. *

C. factual and clear-thinking. *

D. theoretical and intellectual. *

2. I am at my best in leading a group when I:

A. lead by example and get things accomplished. *

B. keep everyone active and involved. *

C. can clarify the step-by-step process we are using. *

D. develop a broad and conceptual framework in which the group can act. *

3. When I work on a task with others, it is important that I:

A. push the task to completion. *

B. excite people and get them participating. *

C. make sure the project is carefully planned and rationally thought out. *

D. concern myself with its future relevance. *

4. In correspondence with an important person I do not know, I:

A. am brief and to the point, and clearly spell out the message. *

B. convey something about myself and show an interest in the person. *

C. specify why I am writing and spell out my purpose in detail. *

D. write in an intellectually stimulating and imaginative style. *

5. When confronted by others with a different point of view, I tend to:

A. get at least one or two specific commitments on which we can "build" later. *

B. try to place myself in the "shoes of others". *

C. keep my composure and help others to see things logically and simply. *

D. rely on my basic ability to conceptualize and pull ideas together. *

6. I feel satisfied with myself when I:

A. get more things accomplished than I had planned. *

B. comprehend the underlying feelings of others and react in a helpful way. *

C. solve a problem by using a logical or systematic method. *

D. develop new thoughts or ideas which can be related. *

7. In the way I work on projects, I generally:

A. want to make sure the project has tangible results that will justify spending my time and energy. *

B. want it to be stimulating and involve lively interaction with others. *

C. concentrate to make sure the project is systematically or logically developed. *

D. am most concerned as to whether the project contributes something new. *

8. In terms of the dimension of time, I probably concentrate most on:

A. my immediate actions and involvements and whether they make sense today. *

B. whether what I'm doing will become a meaningful memory. *

C. making sure that any actions I take are consistent and part of a systematic progression. *

D. significant long-range actions I plan to take and how they relate to my life's direction. *

9. I enjoy social interaction with people who tend to talk about:

A. pertinent and current issues. *

B. interesting and exciting people. *

C. topics that are understandable and thought-provoking. *

D. speculative and perhaps "far out" ideas. *

10. I find it easy to be convincing when I am:

A. down to earth and to the point. *

B. in touch with my own feelings and those of others. *

C. logical, patient, and forbearing. *

D. intellectually on top of things and take all relevant factors into account. *

Once you have completed questions 1 through 10, total the numbers in each category (A, B, C, and D) and enter that number in the text boxes below:

Sum of A's *

Sum of B's *

Sum of C's *

Sum of D's *

Your highest score will be indicative of your primary communication style and your second-highest score will be indicative of your backup or secondary style.

A = DOER
B = SENSOR
C = THINKER
D = INTUITOR

What is your primary communication style? *

What is your backup/secondary communication style? *

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