Now that you understand why self-awareness matters, let's get practical. We're going to map your personality - the foundation of how you naturally manage people.
Your personality isn't just interesting trivia. It directly shapes how you motivate team members, handle conflicts, and support employee development as a people manager.
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Do you think your personality affects how you interact with colleagues differently than friends?
We'll use the Big Five personality model - the most scientifically validated framework for understanding personality. It's called OCEAN for short.
This isn't about putting you in a box. It's about understanding your natural tendencies so you can manage people more effectively.
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Have you ever noticed patterns in how you work best with different types of people?
Let's break down OCEAN. O stands for Openness - how much you seek new experiences and embrace change.
High openness managers encourage creative problem-solving and innovation in their teams. Low openness managers provide clear structure and proven processes for their direct reports.
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On a scale of 1-10, how comfortable are you when team members suggest completely different ways of working?
C is Conscientiousness - how organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented you are.
High conscientiousness managers excel at setting clear expectations and tracking team performance. Lower conscientiousness managers are more flexible with deadlines and adaptable to changing priorities.
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Do you prefer giving your team detailed instructions or broad goals with freedom to execute?
E stands for Extroversion - how much energy you get from social interaction.
Extroverted managers often hold frequent team meetings and check-ins. Introverted managers prefer scheduled one-on-ones and written communication with their direct reports.
