This document discusses 9 different personality types that can be found in the workplace: perfectionist, giver, achiever, individualist, investigator, loyal skeptic, visionary, challenger, and peace maker. For each type, it provides an overview of their key traits and behaviors at work, both positive and negative. It also gives tips on how to effectively work with each personality type, such as sharing responsibilities with perfectionists, appreciating givers, giving investigators space, and engaging visionaries with high-energy conversation. The overall message is that understanding and appreciating these different personalities can help people work together effectively in an office environment.

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How to Understand and Work with the
9 Different Personalities in Your
Workplace?

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9. Personalities @ Workplace
Visionary

10. 1. Perfectionist treats workplace as :
“I must be Perfect!”

11. 1: Understanding a Perfectionist
} Average
} Orderly
} Impersonal
} Critical
} Positive
} Disciplined
} Consistent
} High Standard of Excellence
} Negative
} Inflexible
} Self-Righteous
} Obsessive
“I must be perfect.”

12. Perfectionist @ Work
Extremely demanding
Dedicated in everything
Micro-Manager

13. How to work with a Perfectionist
Share their responsibility
Value their advice
Under Promise! Over Deliver!

14. 2. Giver treats workplace as :
“I must help others.”

15. 2. Understanding a Giver / Helper
“I must help others.”} Average
} Generous
} Encouraging
} People Focused
} Positive
} Compassionate
} Giving
} Sympathetic
} Negative
} Manipulative
} Possessive
} Intrusive

16. Giver @ Work
Relate to people easily
Have problem saying NO
to others
Good sense of humor

17. How to work with a Giver?
Appreciate them
Share fun times
Take an interest in their problems

18. 3. Achiever treats work as :
“I need to be successful”

19. 3. Understanding an Achiever
} Average
} Adaptable
} Competitive
} Pragmatic
} Positive
} Goal-oriented
} Self Starter
} Energetic
} Negative
} Arrogant
} Defensive
} Lacks Self Awareness
“I need to be successful”

20. Achiever @ Work
Super-optimistic
Competitive
Able to motivate people
exceptionally well

21. How to work with an Achiever
Small talks are not appreciated No open feedback
Be very Competent

22. 4. Individualist treats workplace as :
“I’m different from everyone.”

23. 4. Understanding an Individualist
“I’m different from everyone.”
} Average
} Self Absorbed
} Feels Different
} Emotional
} Positive
} Inspired
} Creative
} Personal and Revealing
} Negative
} Self Pitying
} Impractical
} Alienated

24. Individualist @ Work
Feel at a deep level
Creative and Intuitive
Dislike Rules!

25. How to work with an Individualist
Plenty of compliments
Be a supportive friend
Respect their special gifts

26. 5. Investigator treats workplace as :
“I don’t know enough.”

27. 5. Understanding The Investigator
“I don’t know enough.”
} Average
} Self Reliant
} Intense
} Private
} Positive
} Perceptive
} Thoughtful
} Wise
} Negative
} Eccentric
} Compartmentalizes
} Cynical

28. Investigator @ Work
Cool and Collected
Compartmentalized
Perceptive

29. How to work with an Investigator
Be Straightforward
No need to be so friendly
Give them time and space

30. Loyal Skeptic treats workplace as :
“I am always dutiful and careful”

31. 6. Understanding The Loyal Skeptic
“I am always dutiful
& careful.”
} Average
} Independent
} Cautious
} Obedient
} Positive
} Responsible
} Loyal
} Engaging
} Negative
} Indecisive
} Contradictory
} Paranoid (Devil’s Advocate)

32. Loyal Skeptic @ Work
Committed and Faithful
Responsible and Hardworking
Confronting Danger Bravely
(Devil’s Advocate)

33. How to work with a Loyal Skeptic
Listen to them carefully
Work things through with them
No Last-Minute Surprises!

34. Visionary treats workplace as :
“I am so happy.”

35. 7. Understanding The Visionary
“I am so happy.”
} Average
} Lively
} Experiential
} Adventure - seeking
} Positive
} Spontaneous
} Fun
} Versatile
} Negative
} Hyperactive
} Superficial
} Impulsive

36. Visionary @ Work
Spontaneous and Free-spirited
Risks Taker
Make tough work FUN!

37. How to work with a Visionary
Be responsible for
your own action
Focus on task at hand
Engage in high-energy
conversation (Be Exciting!)

38. Challenger treats workplace as :
“My strength protects me.”

39. 8. Understanding The Challenger
“My strength protects me.”
} Average
} Dominant
} Forthright
} Fight for fairness
} Positive
} Confident
} Inspiring
} Leader
} Negative
} Intimidating
} Confrontational
} Controlling

40. Challenger @ Work
Independent & Taking Initiatives
Meet Challenges head on
Appreciate Honesty & Direct

41. How to work with a Challenger
Stand up for yourself...
Be confident, strong, and direct
Don’t betray their trust.

42. Peace Maker treats workplace as :
“I am agreeable.”

43. 9. The Peace Maker
“I am agreeable.”
} Average
} Accommodating
} Peaceful
} Genuine
} Positive
} Easygoing
} Unpretentious
} Patient
} Negative
} Disengaged
} Stubborn
} Oblivious

44. Peace Maker @ Work
Non-judgmental
Patient
Good Mediator and Facilitator

45. How to work with a Peace Maker
How you ask is more
Important than What you ask
Get into discussion mode often

46. 9 Personalities @ Workplace
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