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Me, MY TEAM, My Company
My work personality is:

The Coordinator 📋 

"Let's make a plan!"

Your personality has been mapped against the types of work crucial for high-performing teams.

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Introduction

This compelling personality type encapsulates those who are organised, prepared, and dependable - the backbone of any efficient workplace.

Coordinators are known for their prompt decision making, unwavering determination, persistent efforts and their tenacity for being action and results-oriented. Furthermore, Coordinators set themselves apart with their analytical and objective mindset, laying a well-structured path towards success.

Major characteristics

  • Organised, prepared, dependable.
  • Deliberate and quick to make decisions.
  • Determined and persistent.
  • Action and results oriented.
  • Analytical and objective.

Main preferences for work

Known for their structured approach and love for efficiency, Coordinators distinctly set priorities, implement targets, and enforce deadlines as they perform their tasks. They revel in the creation of procedures and systems, methodically working towards their set goals.

Their real strength lies in their preference for structured and well-planned environments.

  • Sets priorities, implements targets, enforces deadlines.
  • Enjoys developing procedures and systems.
  • Works methodically towards goals.
  • Values efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Prefers structured and planned environments.

Potential blind-spots at work

With a focus on structure, systems, and consistency, this personality type is often the backbone of many successful teams. However, just as with every personality type, the Coordinator has potential blind spots that might create challenges.

  • Struggles with flexibility and spontaneous changes.
  • May be overly rigid in processes and systems.
  • Can prioritise process over people.
  • Sometimes dismisses unconventional ideas.

Tips for collaborating with this personality type

The Coordinator is all about structure, order, and methodical decision making. They thrive on clarified roles, authority, and regular updates on goals. However, spontaneous decisions or frequent change without consultation can be challenging for them.

Here, we provide a handy list of do's and don'ts to help you synergise better with colleagues of this personality type.

Do's

  • Do clearly define roles and expectations for them.
  • Do provide them authority to enforce standards and procedures.
  • Do regularly update goals and seek their input on plans.
  • Do encourage them to consider and evaluate alternative approaches.

Don'ts

  • Don't expect spontaneous decision-making without preparation.
  • Don't frequently change plans or goals without consultation.
  • Don't overlook the importance they place on structure and order.
  • Don't devalue their methodical approach to problem-solving.

 

Knowing Me (worksheet)

Jam-packed with insightful questions, this is a worksheet all about you. Yes, you heard it right, YOU.

This worksheet is intended to help you delve deeper into your work personality and understand how you tick. And once you gain clarity about yourself, you won’t be keeping it a secret.

The "Knowing Me" worksheet is a fantastic way to share your insights with your team. By inviting your colleagues into your world, you are encouraging a more cohesive and understanding work environment.

So, let's get down to business and start filling it out, shall we?

Knowing Me The Coordinator
  • Do you excel at organising tasks and setting clear priorities for effective workflow within the team?
  • Do you play a key role in keeping the team focused on set goals and deadlines?
  • Are you a consistent advocate for process efficiency and reliability?

Remember, these examples are just a starting point - your worksheet is your canvas to fill with your own unique colors and shades.

👉 Download the Knowing Me worksheet for The Coordinator

Guess Who?

Peer into the minds of the world's most influential leaders 📣

Ever wondered if you share a personality type with Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, or perhaps Mother Teresa? Here's your chance to find out, but there's a catch! We aren't revealing them upfront.

Try guessing them first. As you click each mystery card, the leader will be revealed.

These leaders are organised, structured, efficient, results-driven, dependable, and practical. 🤔

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Master of organisation and operational efficiency, this leader steers a tech giant's growth.

Tim Cook 📋

CEO of Apple, known for his organisational skills, operational efficiency, and methodical leadership in driving Apple’s growth.

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This leader's steady and pragmatic leadership has guided a European powerhouse.

Angela Merkel 📋

Former Chancellor of Germany, respected for her steady, structured, and pragmatic leadership style.

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Known for disciplined business, this leader commands a mammoth investment conglomerate.

Warren Buffet 📋

CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, admired for his structured and disciplined approach to business and investments.

Want to guess more influential leaders?
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Your personality has been mapped against the types of work crucial for high-performing teams.

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Designed by corporate psychologist, Rudy Crous.

Research identifies 8 key work types crucial for high-performing teams. If any work type shows weakness within a team, leaders can analyse the gaps and create plans to strengthen performance.

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