Technique 1.119 A Guide to Working With Me

Introduction

Get you and your colleagues to answer the below set of questions and then discuss each other's answers as a way to get to know each other better.

Questions

1. It bothers me when:

2. I do my best work when:

3. I am more of an introvert/extrovert (circle one), and I recharge by:

4. I particularly value these qualities in people I work with:

5. A few things people might misunderstand about me are:

6. The best way to communicate with me is:

7. I prefer to give and receive feedback via e-mail, face-to-face, in a group (circle one):

8. Something else about me that I would like to explain:

(source: Liz Fosslien et al, 2022)

An example of answers is I dislike people who don't keep their word and don't treat people equitably, irrespective of their position in society; I like to work alone, ideally in the morning and/or late evening; I'm an introvert who is recharged by working alone; in others, I value consistency, authenticity, tolerance, understanding, humility and creativity; my sense of humour can be misunderstood; best way to communicate is face-to-face or phone call, followed up by an e-mail; prefer face-to-face feedback; I am a mild dyslexic and carer for a disabled wife.