The Coordinating Observer and supporter

green and blue energy

There are eight distinct personality types in the Insights Discovery® learning system, including observers, supporters, and coordinators.
According to Insights, I tend to lead with my green and blue energies at work.

Source: Insights

 

Persona (Conscious)

This is a direct representation of the scores from Insights Discovery® evaluator. This is the style I consciously choose to present to the world.

Persona (Less Conscious)

This is from Carl Jung's theory of polar opposites and represents how I might react instinctively or less consciously.

 

On a good day

  • Consistent

  • Precise

  • Organized

  • Thoughtful

  • Diplomatic

  • Dependable

On a bad day

  • Anxious

  • Withdrawn

  • Hesitant

  • Reserved

  • Defensive

  • Detached

Likes

  • Logic

  • Facts

  • Order

  • Security

  • Being of service

  • Accommodating other’s needs

Goals

  • Correctness

  • Duty

  • Understanding

  • Objective truth

  • Acceptance

  • Harmony

Management

 

Managing me

From Insights: “This section identifies some of the most important strategies in managing Treavor. Some of these needs can be met by Treavor himself and some may be met by his colleagues or management. You can use this list to build a personal management plan.”

Treavor needs:

  • A manager who values his feelings.

  • To maintain focus and direction.

  • To be told when “double checking” is not required.

  • Regular feedback and genuine encouragement.

  • Help to determine the pace and deadlines.

  • Respect for his desire to observe activities from a distance, and his preference not to become too directly involved in “team” activities.

  • Regular reviews to ensure that he is actively overcoming challenges.

  • To give more weight to facts when making decisions.

  • Regular opportunities to interact with other well-respected and valued colleagues.

  • To be aware of underlying stresses.

Motivating me

From Insights: “It has often been said that it is not possible to motivate anyone—only to provide the environment in which they will motivate themselves. Here are some suggestions which can help to provide motivation for Treavor. With his agreement, work on and build the most important ones for maximum motivation.”

Treavor is motivated by:

  • A manager who understands that he has personal goals and values.

  • Awareness of his domestic needs when setting business targets.

  • Rewards for quality, not quantity.

  • A manager who tends to lead by example.

  • Being able to do a quality job.

  • Contributing to the success of others.

  • Responsibilities which capitalize on his one-to-one supervisory or mentoring strengths.

  • A manager who understands that he has personal goals and values.

  • Safe opportunities to develop untried or previously suppressed skills.

  • Appreciation for a job well done.

  • A feeling that things that are generally going in the right direction.