The "C" Personality Type
Conscientious, Correct, Careful
The DISC Behavioral model describes four basic patterns,
none of which is better or worse than any of the others.
Very few people are purely one type. (Most of us are a
combination of types.) This description is of someone who
is almost completely a "C".
See if it describes you or someone you know. (Again,
remember it describes an extreme form of a behavior that
is often much more nuanced.)
If you are a C personality type you are
concerned about QUALITY and ACCURACY.
- You want to be right.
- You research every aspect of a situation and
consider every eventuality before making a decision.
- You value your reputation for being accurate and
logical.
- You like systems and procedures that produce
predictable and consistent outcomes.
- You look for what could go wrong.
- You read the fine print. You are a stickler for
detail.
- You prefer to work alone.
- You have very high standards, especially for
yourself. You can be a perfectionist.
You are energized by...
- Being right
- Having access to information and data
- Having time to investigate the problem, formulate a
plan, and carry it through to completion
- Being dealt with in a reserved, business-like manner
- Being recognized and rewarded for specific
accomplishments
You lose energy by...
- Dealing with sudden or abrupt change
- Being required to socialize, to deal with
emotionally charged situations, and to disclose
personal information
- Lacking the time to process information or to
evaluate consequences
- Being criticized by people who don't understand the
situation
- Working in a system that lacks quality control or
safety regulations
At your best you can...
- Be fair and objective, not letting feelings or
personal biases get in the way of doing the right
thing.
- Ask the right questions.
- Maintain high standards in spite of pressures to
compromise values or the quality of work.
You can be a clear thinker,
an analyst, a diplomat.
When you are stressed out you can...
- Suffer from analysis paralysis. You get bogged down
in details.
- Withhold information and become stubborn.
- Become overly critical -- of others and of yourself.
- Tell ideas instead of selling ideas.
At your worst, you can be a
nit picker, a hoarder, an automaton.
To be your best...
- Become more open to other people's ways of thinking
and communicating.
- Learn when it is appropriate to settle for good
enough.
- Gain perspective on the consequences of being wrong.
- Know that you don't have to know everything before
voicing an opinion or making a decision.
Cultivate
acceptance. Become more assertive.
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How to RECOGNIZE a C personality
type...
- They tend to quiet and indirect and formal. They
appear cautious.
- They speak slowly and matter-of-factly, trying to
avoid mistakes.
- They rarely speak up at meetings.
- They prefer to go off by themselves and to collect
data and make plans.
- Their offices are neat.
How to WORK with a C personality
type...
- Get right down to business. Present the facts. Focus
on the issue.
- Involve them in defining standards and developing
procedures.
- Ask their opinions. Wait for them to answer. Listen.
- Involve them in long term planning.
- Respect their personal limits.
- Train them in people skills and negotiating.
What NOT to do around a C personality
type...
- Pop changes on them.
- Ask them to take on multiple projects at one time.
- Spend time on their feelings or ask them how they're
really doing.
- Expect them to cope well with change.
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