Communicating+with+Francis+Arlene

C || Objective Thinker ||
 * **My Highest Style(s)**
 * **My Classical Pattern**
 * **Select the three most important strategies**
 * for each of the areas to share with your colleagues** ||
 * //**Creating a positive climate for me…**//
 * 1) Acknowledge that I may be reluctant to express my feelings
 * 2) Accept that I may be quiet and observant in social situations
 * 3) Accept my need to be "right" and my distress at mistakes, especially my own ||
 * **//How to communicate with me…//**
 * 1) I tend to be matter-of-fact, preferring logical presentation of info rather than emotional expresions
 * 2) I prefer formal communication in new situations, avoiding personal references and discussions
 * 3) I prefer to have time to process new information before responding ||
 * **//When you want to compliment me…//**
 * 1) Compliment my competence in a specific skill area
 * 2) Acknowledge my ability to remain calm and detached in emationally charged situations
 * 3) Use concise, accurate, specific statements, preferably in private ||
 * **//When you need to provide me with feedback…//**
 * 1) Focus discussion on obstacles to achieving results and how she can eliminate them
 * 2) Keep feedback factual, neutral and nonjudgemental
 * 3) Focus on actions ||
 * **//When we’re in conflict…//**
 * 1) Keep the discussion factual, accurate, logical and impersonal
 * 2) Solicit my thoughts about the solution
 * 3) Provide me with an opportunity to think abou the situation before responding ||
 * **//When we need to problem-solve…//**
 * 1) I prefer considering all contributing factors and possible consequences
 * 2) I may need to be coached on alternate problem-solving techniques
 * 3) I may need help developing a workable solution rather than a perfect solution ||
 * **//When we need to make decisions…//**
 * 1) I may need assistance setting a time limit for decisions
 * 2) I may want more time to gather information
 * 3) I can get bogged down in "what if" concerns ||
 * 1) I prefer considering all contributing factors and possible consequences
 * 2) I may need to be coached on alternate problem-solving techniques
 * 3) I may need help developing a workable solution rather than a perfect solution ||
 * **//When we need to make decisions…//**
 * 1) I may need assistance setting a time limit for decisions
 * 2) I may want more time to gather information
 * 3) I can get bogged down in "what if" concerns ||
 * 1) I can get bogged down in "what if" concerns ||