P.E.D.O. Personality Analysis

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1 P.E.D.O. Personality Analysis Identifying Your Style Questionnaire As you read these statements, you will start to recognise your own style. If the statement sounds like you PUT A 1 (Number format only) IN THE SHADED BOX. If the statement does not sound like you, then you leave it blank and move to the next statement. Dove Owl Peacock Eagle 1 When dealing with people and problems, I am seen as firm and determined 2 I am always thinking of new ideas and concepts 3 I feel more comfortable dealing with facts and figures than dealing with people 4 I like traditional practices and accepted ideas best 5 I am a gentle person who enjoys peace and harmony 6 I often upset people with my directness 7 I am inclined to argue with the television or radio when I don t agree with them 8 I like to take my time filling out forms and questionnaires 9 Working on my own is better for me than working with others 10 I often find myself telling jokes at parties and with friends 11 Before making a decision I like lots of information 12 I am naturally nosier than others around me 13 Getting the task done is more important than peoples feelings 14 I describe myself as enthusiastic, spontaneous and persuasive

2 Dove Owl Peacock Eagle 15 How people feel is very important to me 16 I thoroughly check all small details before coming to a conclusion 17 I can be seen as bossy and rather aggressive at times 18 People say I could sell sand to the Arabs 19 I find small talk difficult and often find myself talking about work 20 I am inclined to criticise people who do not think logically 21 I find being rushed to meet tight deadlines worries me 22 I prefer to be alone than having to mix with others 23 I am seen as a calm, even tempered person, who cares about people and how they feel 24 I like working in a job that I understand, that is systematic and not rushed 25 I am good at talking people into seeing things my way 26 People often call me a perfectionist 27 Having authority and control is very important to me 28 Emotions and feelings are not as important as reason and logic 29 I push my ideas strongly, even if others don t agree 30 I am steady, thorough and analytical 31 I enjoy being the centre of attention 32 I get bored with formality, systems and rigid processes

3 Dove Owl Peacock Eagle 33 Time is more important to me when doing a job, than people s feelings 34 I enjoy being part of the team more than being the leader 35 Structure, rules & procedures are important to me 36 I am often described as a workaholic 37 I thrive on new, challenging and different tasks 38 I enjoy reading more than talking 39 I don t like being rushed 40 I am highly competitive 41 I make decisions quickly and on my own 42 I tend to listen and be influenced by other people s ideas and suggestions 43 I am a very detailed person 44 I am seen as a controlled, confident and courageous person 45 I tend to be shy and quiet 46 I enjoy parties and am often the entertainment 47 I enjoy new things, even when they are risky 48 People see me as mild and easy going 49 I am confident and sure of myself in most situations

4 Dove Owl Peacock Eagle 50 I am neat and tidy in just about everything I do 51 I get annoyed when people make light of serious situations 52 I don t like making decisions on my own 53 I have no trouble in making fast and important decisions on my own 54 I often hide how I feel 55 I tend to express exactly how I feel 56 Fine details are very important to me 57 I get aggravated by people who waste time and lose track in discussions 58 I have a reputation for going into situations too fast 59 I tend to take control in most situations 60 I am more attracted to adventurous ideas than practical ones 61 I am often the one talking in the group 62 When I am upset everyone knows 63 I often put off making the hard decisions 64 I am a patient, even tempered and a quiet person 65 I dislike arguing and often give in to people

5 66 I can be seen as cool and withdrawn by some people 67 I prefer to be the leader than a team player 68 I am a great storyteller and often exaggerate 69 I avoid aggressive and over assertive people 70 Most people see me as a good listener 71 I find expressing my feelings difficult 72 I am known as warm, friendly and understanding 73 I have no problems in expressing my feelings and opinions in meetings and discussions 74 I prefer to listen than to do the talking 75 I enjoy standing up and talking to groups 76 At the end of the day it is efficiency and results that count 77 People often talk to me about their problems 78 I rely on my own decisions rather than other people s opinions 79 I gesture with my hands and talk fast, when I get excited Now total each column:

6 Transfer the totals above to these squares DOVE OWL PEACOCK EAGLE Your highest score is your natural style. The second highest score is your supporting style.

7 DOVE Doves are a caring group of people who take a relaxed approach to life, they take one day at a time and are good at stopping to smell the roses. The most important thing to Doves is friendliness and their best skills are in relationship building. Doves prefer to communicate 1 on 1 and face-to-face. If you want to persuade a Dove you need to assure them that everyone affected has been considered and since Doves aren t usually good decision makers you will probably need to work through the decision process with them. Doves take a very democratic attitude towards decisions which tens to take a longer time. In meetings, Doves prefer an informal team talk like atmosphere where everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts. Doves will avoid complaining and confrontation because they dislike interpersonal conflict, generally Doves vote with their feet. Because Doves enjoy dealing with the public and making people feel good they are the best people to front an organisation. Since3 Doves make such an effort to be polite and courteous to everyone they do not like people who are blunt, direct and cold. OWL Owls are detail people, they like to have plenty of information, evidence and theory available in any area they explore. The most important thing to an owl is accuracy, so they are attracted to jobs where precision is required. The Owls best skills are in problem solving because of their ability to work through a situation logically and systematically without emotion, they are often able to identify the best course of action. Owls prefer to communicate in writing due to t heir desire to have everything exact and planned. To persuade an Owl you will need plenty of statistical evidence, proof and a clear logical presentation of your idea and then give the Owls plenty of time to evaluate your suggestions. In meetings, owls like a formal approach, to keep to the agenda, and to have everything recorded and documented, including who said what. This ensures that a reliable record of the meeting is available for future reference. Owls always complain in writing, and they usually have copies of relevant documents attached. Organisations should always respond in the same way to an Owl.

8 Owls like to work in an environment where they are uninterrupted they prefer to be left alone and may be seen as antisocial within their organisation. Owls do not like people who are dreamers and spontaneous, they become frustrated with people who talk excessively and show too much emotion. PEACOCK Peacocks are an energetic group of people who like to be where the action is, they are great at dreaming up ideas and getting others excited about their visions. The most important thing to a Peacock is enthusiasm and their best skills are in creativity, confidence and presentation. Peacocks prefer to communicate to an audience, they like to be the centre of attention. To persuade a Peacock you will need to show plenty of enthusiasm for your idea, show how it will benefit the Peacocks life and present your ideal with flair. In meetings Peacocks will complain with a scene, they will use exaggeration and their theatrical skills to create a decent performance. Peacocks like working in a high energy, dynamic and creative environment with plenty of flexibility and autonomy. Peacocks do not like people who are shy, quiet, calm and disciplined, these people are interpreted as being boring by Peacocks. EAGLE Eagles are people who like action, they want results in a short period of time. The most important thing to an Eagle is efficiency and their lack of people skills can make them unpopular leaders. Eagles excel in a crisis situation because they are fast decision makers and they will take control of a situation. Eagles prefer speedy forms of communication because they are so busy, they are most likely to use , phone and fax as their common communication mediums. To persuade Eagles you will need to have a brief hard hitting presentation that is packed with benefits that will bring about a significant impact in a short period of time.

9 In meetings Eagles are usually in control, if they aren t they will take over if the appointed leader is ineffective. Eagles will take their complaints straight to management, they are hard and non negotiable it s usually their way or no way. Eagles do not like time wasting or unnecessary small talk, if they aren t interested then they tune out. Eagles are frustrated by people who have no goals and no direction in life. Eagles are fiercely competitive. BIRD COMBINATIONS DOVE/DOVE: Succeed by perseverance, originality, and desire to do whatever is needed or wanted. Put their best efforts into their work. Quietly forceful, conscientious concerned for others. Respected for their firm principles. Like to be honoured and followed for their clear convictions as to how best to serve the common good. DOVE/OWL: Outgoing, easy-going, accepting, friendly, enjoy everything and make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Know what s going on and join in eagerly. Find remembering facts easier than mastering theories. Are best in situations that need sound common sense and practical ability with people as well as things. DOVE/PEACOCK: Full of enthusiasm and loyalties, but seldom talk of these until they know you well. Care about learning, ideas, language, and independent projects of their own. Tend to undertake too much, then somehow get it done. They can be very independent and stubborn when something they believe is being threatened. DOVE/EAGLE: Responsive and responsible. Generally feel real concern for what others think or want, and try to handle things with due regard for other person s feelings. They often display an image of detachment, but are usually preoccupied with their own thoughts.

10 OWL/OWL: Serious, quiet, earn success by concentration and thoroughness. Practical, orderly, matter-offact, logical, realistic, and dependable. See to it that everything is well organised. Take responsibility. Make up their own minds as to what should be accomplished and work towards it steadily, regardless of protests or distractions. OWL/DOVE: Retiring, quiet, friendly, sensitive, and modest about their abilities. Shun disagreements and do not force their opinion or values on others. Usually do not care to lead but are often loyal followers. Often relaxed about getting things done because they enjoy the present moment and do not want to spoil it by undue haste or exertion. OWL/PEACOCK: Quiet, friendly, responsible, and conscientious. Work devotedly to meet their obligations. Lend stability to any project or group. Thorough and painstakingly accurate. Can be patient with necessary details. Loyal, considerate, perceptive, concerned with how people feel. They have high personal ambitions. PEACOCK/PEACOCK: Warmly enthusiastic, high-spirited, ingenious, imaginative. Able to do almost anything that interests them. Quick with a solution for any difficult situation and ready to help anyone with a problem. Often rely on their ability to improvise instead of preparing in advance. Can usually find compelling reasons for whatever they want. PEACOCK/DOVE: Warm-hearted, talkative, popular, conscientious, born co-operators, active committee members. Need harmony and may be good at creating it. Always doing something nice for someone. Work best with encouragement and praise. Main interest is in things that directly and visibly affect people s lives.

11 PEACOCK/OWL: Good at on-the-spot problem solving. Do not worry, enjoy whatever comes along. Adaptable, tolerant but dislike long explanations. Are best with real things that can be worked, handled, taken apart, or up together. They have good persuasive skills with logic and tact, they often achieve results through other people. PEACOCK/EAGLE: Quick, ingenious, good at many things. Stimulating company, alert and outspoken. May argue for fun on either side of a question. Resourceful in solving new and challenging problems, but may neglect routine assignments. Apt to turn to one new interest after another. Skilful in finding logical reasons for what they want. EAGLE/EAGLE: Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact, with a natural head for business or machines. Not interested in subjects they see no use for, but can apply themselves when necessary. Like to organise and run activities. Make good administrators, especially if they remember to consider other s feelings and points of view. EAGLE/DOVE: Quiet and reserved. Especially enjoy theoretical or scientific pursuits. Like solving problems with logic and analysis. Usually interested mainly in ideas, with little liking for parties or small talk. Tend to have sharply defined interests. Need careers where some strong interest can be used and be useful. EAGLE/OWL: Cool onlookers, quiet, reserved, observing and analysing life with detached curiosity and unexpected flashes of original humour. Usually interested in cause and effect, how and why mechanical things work, and in organising facts using logical principles. EAGLE/PEACOCK: Frank, decisive, leaders in activities. Usually good in anything that requires reasoning and intelligent talk, such as public speaking. Are usually well-informed and enjoy adding to their fund of knowledge. May sometimes appear more positive and confident than their experience in an area warrants.