The As...are the Achievers
The Bs are the Persuadrers
The Cs are the Supporters
The Ds are the Analyzers


If you are primarily an Achiever style, you are a high risk-taking less people-oriented individual. You appear confident and decisive. You like to be in control of situations (and people if
they are willing to acquiesce). You are generally forceful and direct when
Working with colleagues.

If you are primarily a Persuader style, you are a high risk-taking, more people-oriented individual. You appear high spirited and social. You love to inspire and be inspired. You generally are articulate and intense when working with colleagues.

If you are primarily a Supporter style, you are a lower risk-taking, more people-oriented individual. You have high ideals and standards. You love calm environments and hate
Conflicts. You generally need security and appreciation for your efforts.

If you are primarily an Analyst style, you are a lower risk-taking, less people-oriented individual. You are highly disciplined and persistent. You love to reason and need time to think
things through before moving into projects. Accuracy and order are your trademarks.

While there are many interactive strategies that can be used successfully with most of your colleagues most of the time, there are style-specific strategies. Communication works best when we adapt our interpersonal strategies to the style of the person with whom we are working, rather than hope our preferred way of doing things works for every person. The following are some style-specific strategies.

When working with Achievers
1. Be business-like and direct. Say it like it is.
2. Use factual, here-and-now questions that imply clear goals and specific objectives.
3. Propose logical and efficient action plans, but let Achievers have (or at least share) control over the final solution.
4. Anticipate possible objections they may have and be prepared to address them.

When working with Persuaders
1. Acknowledge their strengths, importance, competence, humor and
friendliness.
2. Present ideas in an enthusiastic, optimistic, and persuasive manner.
3. Encourage and present ideas that are innovative and adaptable. They love
to change.
4. Get plans in writing. It helps them stay focused.

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When working with Supporters
1. Be calm, casual, friendly, and informal.
2. Actively listen, reflect their feelings and concerns.
3. Appreciate their efforts.
4. Present ideas that are consistent with their values and high standards. They are the original idealists.

When working with Analysts
1. Present information in a logical, step-by-step manner.
2. Pay close attention to details; if you do not, they will.
3. Appeal to logic, reason, order, and systematic approach to solving problems.
4. Do your homework (research) before meeting with them. Expect to be challenged on your assumptions, intuitions, ideas, and procedures.


Summary….
Cal..you have a split between A / D I was strong in As…I guess why we get along so good ..you are somewhere between being a general and a sergeant..you like order, working alone and like being in control of your envirement..You get the job done and done well..You are focused..

Gritter ..you were strong in Ds ….you must have order..you make long range plans..the generals and principals of schools are Ds .you must have order and you don’t like being critized since you always do your best..You like working alone but work the best with Achievers which are the As..
Ds are self motivated and the sharp people in my book.

As..don’t like losing control

As and Ds…like working alone but can work good together ..We don’t work to good with Bs and Cs..Bs are the talkers..talk..talk talk.
God bless,
Chuck

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