You've learned about the Big Five personality traits - now let's explore how they influence your approach to managing team members and student groups.
Remember: there are no "right" or "wrong" management personalities, just different styles that work better with different people and situations.
Engagement Message
Which personality trait do you think will be most important in your future people management role?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Alex consistently encourages their study group to try new problem-solving methods and suggests: "What if we approached this project from a completely different angle?" Alex is most likely high in:
A. Conscientiousness - structured and methodical
B. Openness - innovative and change-oriented
C. Agreeableness - collaborative and supportive
D. Extroversion - outgoing and energetic
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Let's practice identifying Conscientiousness in people management. Swipe each management behavior based on whether it shows high or low Conscientiousness.
Labels
- Left Label: High Consc.
- Right Label: Low Consc.
Left Label Items
- Maintains detailed performance tracking for each team member
- Sends weekly check-in emails with specific agenda items
- Creates structured onboarding checklists for new team members
- Schedules regular one-on-ones and sticks to the calendar
Right Label Items
- Prefers informal catch-ups over scheduled meetings
- Adapts management style spontaneously based on daily needs
- Enjoys flexible team structures that can shift quickly
