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 * **My Highest Style(s)** "C" and "S" ||
 * **My Classical Pattern** "Perfectionist" ||
 * **Select the three most important strategies**
 * for each of the areas to share with your colleagues** ||
 * //**Creating a positive climate with me…**//
 * 1) Create opportunities for him to demonstrate his expertise
 * 2) Provide situations where his logical and systematic efforts will contribute to long-term success
 * 3) Accept that he may be quiet and observant in social situations ||
 * **//When communicating with me…//**
 * 1) Provide regular opportunities for informal, casual discussions
 * 2) Respond to questions with specific information in a non-defensive manner.
 * 3) I may not spontaneously talk about concerns, worries, and conflicts with other people ||
 * **//When you want to compliment me…//**
 * 1) Compliment his tactful, discrete or subtle approach to difficult situations
 * 2) Recognize the value of his insightful thinking in complex situations
 * 3) Acknowledge the value of his efforts at maintaining stability ||
 * **//When you need to provide me feedback…//**
 * 1) Specify needed change, explaining why the change is necessary
 * 2) Solicit his thoughts about the solution
 * 3) Keep the discussion factual, accurate, logical, and impersonal ||
 * **//When we’re in conflict…//**
 * 1) State the issue calmly, logically, factually, citing specific behavior or situations
 * 2) Describe the issue without judgment or blame
 * 3) Affirm that you value his thoughtful, insightful approach to the situation and his desire to resolve the issue on a reasonable, equitable basis ||
 * **//When we need to problem-solve…//**
 * 1) Curtis tends to prefer having time to study problems before implementing solutions
 * 2) Curtis tends to use a step-by-step, methodical approach to solving problems, relying on proven procedures
 * 3) He tends to want to find a perfect solution ||
 * **//When we need to make decisions…//**
 * 1) Curtis tends to approach decision-making in an analytical manner, calculating risks and potential payoffs
 * 2) Discuss what are appropriate amounts of time to spend on analysis
 * 3) Support his methodical, logical approach to some decisions ||
 * 1) Curtis tends to prefer having time to study problems before implementing solutions
 * 2) Curtis tends to use a step-by-step, methodical approach to solving problems, relying on proven procedures
 * 3) He tends to want to find a perfect solution ||
 * **//When we need to make decisions…//**
 * 1) Curtis tends to approach decision-making in an analytical manner, calculating risks and potential payoffs
 * 2) Discuss what are appropriate amounts of time to spend on analysis
 * 3) Support his methodical, logical approach to some decisions ||
 * 1) Support his methodical, logical approach to some decisions ||