Showing posts with label personality types. Show all posts
Showing posts with label personality types. Show all posts
Haven't I met you before? The Enneagram Part 2
Monique Akauola
A while ago I posted a blog describing the enneagram tool. Just for fun, I have created a short description of how these personality types behave as library staff members based on a couple of journal articles I came across. Do you recognise yourself in one of these?
1. The Perfectionist.
They are very attracted to working in the library profession, as the perceived orderliness and defined systems of the library are very appealing. They are generally effective bibliographic instructors, due to their technical competence and patience with others. When you give them a task to do, it will be completed to a high standard.
2. The Giver
These people develop very good rapport with both co workers and customers. They are great on the circulation desk, are hard workers and strive to meet the needs of others. They have the ability to serve people and anticipate their needs. Relationships are very important to 2’s and they often view their co workers as like family.
3. The Achiever
As a member of staff, they are optimistic and likely to see alternative ways to solve problems which arise in the library. They are efficient and have great communication and promotional skills. They are the most likely to rise to the top of the library administrative structure. As they seek status, 3’s may join committees, or become active in library associations at all levels. They can be valuable public relations boosts to the library.
4. The Individual
Fours can bring their artistic talent to the library as they enjoy creating displays and exhibitions. They have innovative ideas about how to capture the imagination of patrons, through use of public areas, both physical and virtual. These people think laterally, coming up with alternative (and often unique) means of solving problems. They often have special activities and areas of interest.
5.The analyst
Many library staff are 5’s. This because this profession brings them close to the data they enjoy. The library environment attracts them as a neat orderly place, with technical services of particular interest. Fives are interested in everything, read a lot of information over a wide range of subject areas, and often have innovative ideas. They pay great attention to detail and like to spend time on research.
6. The Questioner
Sixes are very diligent, loyal workers, and they enjoy being involved in staff wide activities. They are team players. Sixes like the consistency of the library organisation, and dislike change. They have an awareness of possible problems that may arise in the library environment. They love written routines and rules, and are very good writing clear procedures and guidelines.
7. The Optimists
These are the fun people. They have a good time in life, and are full of energy and optimism. They are not often found working in libraries as they do not perceive libraries as a fun challenging place to work. When they are found in the library, they are natural multitaskers, are adaptable and fit into new situations easily. Sevens are aware of the latest trends and are constantly looking for new possibilities and available options. They are the most likely to move jobs without thought for the consequences.
8. The Leader
Eights are rarely found in the library. They like to be in charge. When they are in the library, they like to try new things, and will meet with the supervisor as little as possible. They are efficient, have high standards, visions of what they want to achieve and the willpower and confidence to do so. They are able to make difficult decisions and see serious problems as challenges to be overcome.
9.The Peacemaker
Nothing bothers these easy going people. Everyone likes them. They will make the most of the work situation they are in, without complaints. Nines work at their own speed but always complete tasks given to them. They have the ability to bring people together and listen to them. Nines create harmony in the work environment, emphasising the positive so that conflict and tension is minimised. Being supportive and inclusive, they make them great team members.
These are very general descriptions and in order to be accurate in your assessment of yours (and others) personality type, undertaking an enneagram questionnaire would be recommended. Versions of the enneagram test, without copyright restrictions, are available on the internet. Just remember, casual observation of an individual may lead to wrong conclusions about their personality type. Just because someone acts in a particular way on a particular occasion does not automatically place them as a particular enneagram number.
1. The Perfectionist.
They are very attracted to working in the library profession, as the perceived orderliness and defined systems of the library are very appealing. They are generally effective bibliographic instructors, due to their technical competence and patience with others. When you give them a task to do, it will be completed to a high standard.
2. The Giver
These people develop very good rapport with both co workers and customers. They are great on the circulation desk, are hard workers and strive to meet the needs of others. They have the ability to serve people and anticipate their needs. Relationships are very important to 2’s and they often view their co workers as like family.
3. The Achiever
As a member of staff, they are optimistic and likely to see alternative ways to solve problems which arise in the library. They are efficient and have great communication and promotional skills. They are the most likely to rise to the top of the library administrative structure. As they seek status, 3’s may join committees, or become active in library associations at all levels. They can be valuable public relations boosts to the library.
4. The Individual
Fours can bring their artistic talent to the library as they enjoy creating displays and exhibitions. They have innovative ideas about how to capture the imagination of patrons, through use of public areas, both physical and virtual. These people think laterally, coming up with alternative (and often unique) means of solving problems. They often have special activities and areas of interest.
5.The analyst
Many library staff are 5’s. This because this profession brings them close to the data they enjoy. The library environment attracts them as a neat orderly place, with technical services of particular interest. Fives are interested in everything, read a lot of information over a wide range of subject areas, and often have innovative ideas. They pay great attention to detail and like to spend time on research.
6. The Questioner
Sixes are very diligent, loyal workers, and they enjoy being involved in staff wide activities. They are team players. Sixes like the consistency of the library organisation, and dislike change. They have an awareness of possible problems that may arise in the library environment. They love written routines and rules, and are very good writing clear procedures and guidelines.
7. The Optimists
These are the fun people. They have a good time in life, and are full of energy and optimism. They are not often found working in libraries as they do not perceive libraries as a fun challenging place to work. When they are found in the library, they are natural multitaskers, are adaptable and fit into new situations easily. Sevens are aware of the latest trends and are constantly looking for new possibilities and available options. They are the most likely to move jobs without thought for the consequences.
8. The Leader
Eights are rarely found in the library. They like to be in charge. When they are in the library, they like to try new things, and will meet with the supervisor as little as possible. They are efficient, have high standards, visions of what they want to achieve and the willpower and confidence to do so. They are able to make difficult decisions and see serious problems as challenges to be overcome.
9.The Peacemaker
Nothing bothers these easy going people. Everyone likes them. They will make the most of the work situation they are in, without complaints. Nines work at their own speed but always complete tasks given to them. They have the ability to bring people together and listen to them. Nines create harmony in the work environment, emphasising the positive so that conflict and tension is minimised. Being supportive and inclusive, they make them great team members.
These are very general descriptions and in order to be accurate in your assessment of yours (and others) personality type, undertaking an enneagram questionnaire would be recommended. Versions of the enneagram test, without copyright restrictions, are available on the internet. Just remember, casual observation of an individual may lead to wrong conclusions about their personality type. Just because someone acts in a particular way on a particular occasion does not automatically place them as a particular enneagram number.
Friday, October 15, 2010
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