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Tomáš Nejedlý
10 November 2015
Foundation Chapter

Tomáš Nejedlý
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Personal Details
Tomáš Nejedlý
tomnejedly@email.cz
UCN
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Date Completed: 10 November 2015
Date Printed: 30 November 2015
Referral Code: sokl0915/pla

Tomáš Nejedlý
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................... 4
Overview .................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Style ................................................................................................................................ 5
Interacting with Others ................................................................................................................... 5
Decision Making ............................................................................................................................. 6
Key Strengths & Weaknesses.................................................................................. 7
Strengths ........................................................................................................................................ 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
The Insights Discovery® 72 Type Wheel ............................................................... 16
The Insights Discovery® Colour Dynamics ............................................................ 17

Tomáš Nejedlý
Introduction
This Insights Discovery profile is based on Tomáš Nejedlý’s responses to the Insights Preference
Evaluator which was completed on 10 November 2015.
The origins of personality theory can be traced back to the fifth century BC, when Hippocrates
identified four distinct energies exhibited by different people. The Insights System is built around
the model of personality first identified by the Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung. This model
was 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 in
understanding personality and has been the subject of study for thousands of researchers to the
present day.
Using Jung's typology, this Insights Discovery profile offers a framework for self-understanding
and development. Research suggests that a good understanding of self, both strengths and
weaknesses, enables individuals to develop effective strategies for interaction and can help them
to better respond to the demands of their environment.
Generated from several hundred thousand permutations of statements, this profile is unique. It
reports statements which your Evaluator responses indicate may apply to you. Modify or delete
any statement which does not apply, but only after checking with colleagues or friends to identify
whether 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 take
action. Share the important aspects with friends and colleagues. Ask for feedback from them on
areas which seem particularly relevant for you and develop an action plan for growth personally
and interpersonally.

Tomáš Nejedlý
Overview
These statements provide a broad understanding of Tomáš’s work style. Use this section to gain
a better understanding of his approaches to his activities, relationships and decisions.
Personal Style
Tomáš is an innovator, always aware of new possibilities and different ways of doing things. His
aim is to fit all the pieces of the jigsaw together into a complete picture, but for Tomáš the jigsaw
keeps expanding with the discovery of every new piece. Personal prestige is important to him
and he appears as a natural, if somewhat disorganised person with a tenacious drive towards
future possibilities. He seeks the attainment of personal success and status, and in this constant
striving he may almost unwittingly compare himself with others in the race for success. With his
keen analytical abilities and good strategic thinking, Tomáš can almost always find the rationale
for the things that he wants to do.
He may have “failed” several times in his drive to achieve but tends to look upon failure as a
necessary learning curve to climb. He values the gifts of inspiration and intuition above almost
everything else in all that he does. Keeping in touch with his emotions, standing outside of them
when necessary rather than allowing them to take over, helps him to stay more fully in control of
a situation. He needs work that makes use of his strongly creative drive. He can find it hard to
concentrate on the small details and he may get bored with projects quickly.
Tasks that involve practical day-to-day maintenance tend to frustrate him. Tomáš is interested in
seeing possibilities beyond what is currently known, accepted or obvious. Tomáš's interest,
enthusiasm and energy levels are high. He will dismiss negatives, being eager to accomplish the
task. Tomáš enjoys work that involves moving projects forward. He appears to thrive on a wide
variety of tasks focusing on a motivating or promoting role.
Tomáš is logical and analytical, an ingenious thinker and long-range planner, and good at
anything that requires rapid reasoning. When he becomes charged with a mission to fulfil, once
that possibility is recognised, he needs to consider the details and possible options before
proceeding. Tomáš strives to make things better rather than simply accepting them as they are.
Tomáš generally achieves a balance between concern for the people being managed and
accomplishment of the task, a combination which makes him appreciated as a colleague. Since
he is more excited about using his imagination and creating something original, he may not take
the time to collect all the information prior to beginning the project or process.
Tending to pursue success mainly to reinforce his sense of self worth, he likes to experience a
steady stream of new ideas to assist him in goal attainment. He helps the innovative process by
regularly coming up with ideas. Hard work, busy schedules and merit-based remuneration are
hallmarks of the way Tomáš prefers to work. He is quick to spot opportunities and see how they
can be turned to his advantage. He tends to enjoy the company of like-minded people and may
be somewhat less interested in his opposite types, perceiving them as drab, rather predictable
and conventional.
Interacting with Others

Tomáš Nejedlý
Tomáš has a remarkable ability to get people to follow his lead. Although he may fail to recognise
the symptoms, he can become rather uncomfortable if separated from his family or group for long
periods of time. He may harbour a belief that no one really understands him or cares about him.
He may become emotional and rather vulnerable in this state. Tomáš enjoys involvement in
many activities, with a variety of people. He is stimulated by doing the unexpected or the
unusual. His “drive” is natural and not contrived.
He prefers what might be, rather than the reality of what is already. Having a high need to be
affirming of others and to receive affirmation from others, he exhibits an infectious enthusiasm for
living. He can be exceedingly stubborn and independent when faced with change or new ideas if
they are not his own. He may sometimes present himself as an “expert”, fully knowledgeable on
a subject and eager to educate others about it. This can sometimes prove embarrassing when
challenged by a more qualified expert. Tomáš's ingenuity, warmth and his understanding of
others allows him to proceed through life with great confidence. He is very effective in a
leadership role, able to persuade others of the value of his vision.
Seen by most people as outgoing, flexible and fearless, Tomáš can rise to meet any challenge.
Tomáš loves challenge, and is far-sighted and enthusiastic. While constantly striving to increase
his competence and personal power, he is outgoing, talkative and can cope with a large number
of different projects. Curious and alert, Tomáš prefers to understand rather than judge. He
relates to colleagues who appreciate his outgoing, talkative, matter of fact manner. Routine
practical work does not interest him for long, because he needs variety and freedom from
controls in order to sustain his interest. Errors made by others may upset him and cause him to
react loudly and vociferously.
Decision Making
Occasionally a non-conformist, Tomáš is good at seeing new ways of doing things. He will not
allow systems and procedure to stand in the way of what he believes is right. In his attempts to
please others he may make promises he cannot fulfil. To carry out his innovative ideas, Tomáš
relies on his impulsive energy. He is a keen initiator who finds most problems stimulating. In
decision-making he may prefer to apologise for exceeding his authority rather than getting
permission in the first place.
He may unconsciously manipulate the process to get his own way. He may have so many ideas
on the go that he has difficulty in making up his mind on the best course of action. Tomáš
expresses what he thinks are strong, decisive opinions in the hope that unresolved issues and
conflicts can be concluded quickly. He is likely to exercise his intuition constantly on the most
important and challenging parts of a problem. Optimistic, spontaneous, creative and confident,
he has an original mind and a strong sense of the possible. He is constantly full of enthusiasm for
new ideas.
He may lack sustained focus on the problem in hand. He tends to be influenced by the idea,
rather than the people behind the idea. Internally motivated to achieve, Tomáš is a hard worker,
who whilst being prepared to listen to, and be aware of others, will invariably go it alone if all else
fails. He is prepared to make high risk decisions. He may constantly test the limits of a situation
and he considers that most rules and regulations are there to be bent, if not broken.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Key Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
This section identifies the key strengths which Tomáš brings to the organisation. Tomáš has
abilities, skills and attributes in other areas, but the statements below are likely to be some of the
fundamental gifts he has to offer.
Tomáš’s key strengths:
● Enthusiastic leader - drives for results.
● Will act quickly and decisively on new information.
● High ego strengths.
● Outgoing and direct.
● Change agent.
● Original inventive thinker.
● Understands the importance of “style” in presentation.
● Can make impossible dreams possible.
● Articulate and competitive self starter.
● Identifies the possibilities in every situation.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Key Strengths & Weaknesses
Possible Weaknesses
Jung said “wisdom accepts that all things have two sides”. It has also been said that a weakness
is simply an overused strength. Tomáš's responses to the Evaluator have suggested these areas
as possible weaknesses.
Tomáš’s possible weaknesses:
● High sense of urgency can create stress for others.
● May have difficulty in sorting important issues due to various competing interests.
● May open his mouth and fall in.
● May not finish everything he starts.
● Not always attracted to what is practical.
● Knows the answer before the question is asked.
● Makes decisions hastily.
● “Tells” rather than “asks”.
● Generates so many ideas that chaos often ensues.
● Has difficulty delegating. Likes to do it himself.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Value to the Team
Each person brings a unique set of gifts, attributes and expectations to the environment in which
they operate. Add to this list any other experiences, skills or other attributes which Tomáš brings,
and make the most important items on the list available to other team members.
As a team member, Tomáš:
● Can become a persuasive, inspirational leader.
● Can focus effectively on both task and people issues where the team is concerned.
● Is the life and soul of the group - often “centre stage”.
● Thinks “outside the box” with a pioneering spirit.
● Influences others by his infectious enthusiasm.
● Will show loyalty and directness to other team members.
● Is flexible, co-operative, versatile and easy going.
● Provides creative input.
● Can generate fast results by prioritising well and taking action.
● Provides charismatic leadership.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Communication
Effective Communications
Communication can only be effective if it is received and understood by the recipient. For each
person certain communication strategies are more effective than others. This section identifies
some of the key strategies which will lead to effective communication with Tomáš. Identify the
most important statements and make them available to colleagues.
Strategies for communicating with Tomáš:
● Acknowledge his talent for leadership.
● Appeal to his open style of decision making.
● Encourage his big picture orientation and vision.
● Ask for his thoughts and ideas.
● Keep the conversation lively.
● Use powerful and emotive adjectives.
● Be alert, alive and brief.
● Mirror his fast paced style.
● Provide dates and timescales for completion.
● Be alive and entertaining.
● Be tolerant of his need to switch topics without notice.
● Agree exactly what needs to be done.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Communication
Barriers to Effective Communication
Certain strategies will be less effective when communicating with Tomáš. Some of the things to
be avoided are listed below. This information can be used to develop powerful, effective and
mutually acceptable communication strategies.
When communicating with Tomáš, DO NOT:
● Challenge his authority “head on”.
● Criticise his ideas too harshly or personally.
● Act aggressively or reject his ideas without explanation.
● Criticise, condemn or suppress his enthusiasm.
● Be addicted to rules and procedures.
● Assume you will complete all of your agenda.
● Be vague or leave things open to interpretation.
● Assume he has heard you.
● Restrict his ability to take action.
● Compete directly with him for control.
● Talk slowly, mumble or whisper.
● Leave him out of the picture.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Possible Blind Spots
Our perceptions of self may be different to the perceptions others have of us. We project who we
are onto the outside world through our “persona” and are not always aware of the effect our less
conscious behaviours have on others. These less conscious behaviours are termed “Blind
Spots”. Highlight the important statements in this section of which you are unaware and test them
for validity by asking for feedback from friends or colleagues.
Tomáš’s possible Blind Spots:
Tomáš may feel pressured to make decisions too quickly, before he has had adequate time to
gather all the more obscure facts and consider the fuller implications of his actions. He may
neglect essential preparation as he moves quickly in his zeal to take on something new. The
desire to remain open and responsive to new challenges can make him appear rather erratic,
and appear inconsiderate of the best laid plans and schedules of others.
He may jump to conclusions without gathering all the necessary information or taking the time to
really understand the situation. What he perceives as his own flamboyant behaviour can
sometimes be seen by others as crudeness and may alienate the very people he is trying to
impress. He may be seen by others as shallow or superficial due in part to his glib way with
words and his orientation with the future. He expects to win and is very assertive in attaining
outcomes despite how narrow his view may sometimes appear. He may need to learn and apply
time management and long-range planning techniques to help him complete his projects.
Tomáš's tendency to become distracted from finishing the tasks he starts sometimes may make
him appear indifferent or disinterested to some. When his hopes or dreams lose touch with
reality, others may then witness a rather surreal approach to life. Tomáš is often so involved in
his own processes that he fails to notice what is happening elsewhere. He has a hard time
separating his “persona” from the reality of who he is deep down, and may be unaware of, or
ignore stress signals until stopped in his tracks by a severe emotional experience. Although he
can do certain detailed work he will tend to be less careful and more restless in longer term
projects.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Opposite Type
The description in this section is based on Tomáš's opposite type on the Insights Wheel. Often,
we have most difficulty understanding and interacting with those whose preferences are different
to our own. Recognising these characteristics can help in developing strategies for personal
growth and enhanced interpersonal effectiveness.
Recognising your Opposite Type:
Tomáš’s opposite Insights type is the Coordinator, Jung’s “Introverted Sensing” type.
The Coordinator is a careful, cautious, conventional person who is diplomatic and sincere.
Coordinators tend to be very loyal, precise and disciplined with high standards and expectations
of self. Coordinators may appear to lack self-confidence and prefer to operate in a structured and
ordered manner, focusing on established guidelines rather than future possibilities.
Tomáš will often observe the Coordinator procrastinating on a decision until all of the facts and
details are available. Tomáš may also see the Coordinator as a critical and ideological thinker
who will be quiet and reserved around strangers. Coordinators do not like stress or chaos and
tend to be rather private, requiring support and reassurance. They prefer to build close
relationships with small groups of people and like to retain the familiar and predictable. The
Coordinator becomes stubborn if pressured, particularly by Tomáš!
Coordinators are concerned with what is “right” and, to Tomáš, appear slow in decision making.
They prefer a steady-paced environment with little interpersonal aggression and they tend to
distrust outgoing people. They are motivated by schedule and order and are among the most
private of the Insights types. Tomáš sees the Coordinator as ever concerned with efficiency,
becoming stressed when others do not stick to tightly laid down schedules and plans.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Opposite Type
Communication with Tomáš's Opposite Type
Written specifically for Tomáš, this section suggests some strategies he could use for effective
interaction with someone who is his opposite type on the Insights Wheel.
Tomáš Nejedlý: How you can meet the needs of your Opposite Type:
● Ensure you have a logical reason for any changes.
● Allow him time to gather his thoughts and to express his feelings.
● Say what you mean and mean what you say.
● Recognise his quiet dedication.
● Ensure that your statements are accurate and factual.
● Listen to his opinions.
Tomáš Nejedlý: When dealing with your opposite type DO NOT:
● Be over-humorous in a serious situation.
● Be vague about boundaries.
● Speak too quickly.
● Reinforce his own self criticism.
● Fail to be attentive to his suggestions.
● Do not assume that his lack of response means tacit agreement with what is proposed.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
Suggestions for Development
Insights Discovery does not offer direct measures of skill, intelligence, education or training.
However, listed below are some suggestions for Tomáš’s development. Identify the most
important areas which have not yet been addressed. These can then be incorporated into a
personal development plan.
Tomáš may benefit from:
● Not always jumping to conclusions.
● Thinking very carefully before rushing into action.
● Listening more - by talking less!
● Taking time to prepare and/or study the predetermined agenda well in advance of the
meeting.
● Becoming more patient and less restless.
● Learning how to relax completely.
● Sticking to standard procedures.
● Exploring work that gets in touch with the inner self.
● Remembering that he is also vulnerable.
● Recognising that he tends to manipulate people in “their” best interests.
Personal Notes

Tomáš Nejedlý
The Insights Discovery® 72 Type Wheel
Conscious Wheel Position
24: Directing Motivator (Classic)
Less Conscious Wheel Position
25: Inspiring Motivator (Classic)

Tomáš Nejedlý
The Insights Discovery® Colour Dynamics
Persona (Conscious) Preference Flow Persona (Less Conscious)
6
3
0
BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED
2.12 2.44 4.32 4.96
35% 41% 72% 83%
100
50
0
50
100
36.2%
6
3
0
BLUE GREEN YELLOW RED
1.68 1.04 3.88 3.56
28% 17% 65% 59%
Conscious
Less Conscious

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