Processing Blueprint (Temperament)

Today, many people can tell you where they fit when they compare these sets of contrasting characteristics, but the advantage here is that these traits are quantified. You can easily discern what the individual is like at a glance. Even when an individual knows what he or she is like, are they able to communicate that information in a manner that informs the listener? When the information is standardized and delivered in the same way every time, you can quickly comprehend the strengths and behavior patterns of anyone you need the information about.

One of the surprising things is the number of people that are amazed at how accurately WorkStyles does present them, often more accurately than they present themselves. It is common for people to learn things about themselves that are true, but previously unknown to them.

EXTERNALLY ENERGIZED vs. INTERNALLY ENERGIZED
This section of the report explains the following about the individual responding to the Workstyles inventory:


EXTERNALLY Energized and INTERNALLY Energized are two different ways of relating to our environment. A person who is EXTERNALLY Energized prefers to focus on people and activities, drawing energy from the external world. However, the INTERNALLY Energized person prefers to focus on the inner world of ideas and thoughts. Time alone for reflection is important. This person is not necessarily shy or unsociable.

How This Person is energized [Externally vs. Internally]

EXTERNAL
• Energized by people
• Extroverted
• Acts, then possibly reflects
• Is often friendly and talkative
• Easy to get to know
• More expressive and unrestrained
• Needs engaging activity
• Discovers thought as words are spoken
• May seem shallow to the introvert
• Processes information outwardly

CONCRETE VS ABSTRACT
This section of the report explains the following about the individual responding to the Workstyles inventory:

At any given time a person is either taking in information or making decisions based upon information already received. Using CONCRETE or ABSTRACT data are two ways of perceiving information. The CONCRETE person prefers to utilize what can be actually seen, heard, touched, tasted, or smelled, rather than counting on the possibilities of what could be. The ABSTRACT person prefers to process information by way of a sixth sense: hunch or intuition.

How he takes in new information [Concrete vs. Abstract]

ABSTRACT
• Prefers imagining new possibilities and opportunities in life situations
• Definitely likes opportunities to be creative and inventive
• Jumps in anywhere and tends to pass over the steps
• May skip directions and tends to follow intuitive hunches
• Likes change and variety in the job and personal life
• May seem fickle, impractical and "dreamer" to those who are the CONCRETE type


AFFECTIVE (FEELING) vs. COGNITIVE (THINKING)
This section of the report explains the following about the individual responding to the Workstyles inventory:

COGNITIVE and AFFECTIVE are two different ways of making decisions. People use both their Head and Heart in making decisions but typically prefer and are better at one over the other. The person that prefers the COGNITIVE (thinking) function tends to make decisions based on what seems to be logical with objective information. This does not mean that the individual never makes decisions based his AFFECTIVE (feelings). A person that prefers the AFFECTIVE (feeling) function in making decisions is likely to be more person-centered and/or value-centered. This does not mean that this person is overly emotional or illogical. It is not suggesting that the individual will never make a decision based on his COGNITIVE (thinking).

How he makes a decision [Cognitive vs. Affective]

COGNITIVE (Thinking)
• Decides with the head
• Goes with what seems to make sense
• Concerned for truth and justice
• Objectivity is important
• May seem aloof and condescending to the Feeling-preferred person


ORDERLY VS SPONTANEOUS
This section of the report explains the following about the individual responding to the Workstyles inventory:

ORDERLY and SPONTANEOUS reflect different lifestyle orientations by which people relate to the external world. A person who has an ORDERLY preference will generally relate to life by being more decisive, planned, structured and organized. Whereas, the person who is more SPONTANEOUS in preference will generally relate to life by being more flexible, adaptable, curious and quick to embrace the change that may come his way.

How he relates to the external world [Orderly vs. Spontaneous]

SPONTANEOUS
• Prefers a flexible lifestyle and can adjust with the changes in life's situations
• Likes going with the flow and rolling with the punches
• Prefers to experience life as it happens
• Likes the freedom to be able to explore with minimum limits
• Meets deadlines by the last minute rush with a touch of suspense
• Fulfills tasks by a last minute sprint to the finish line
• May seem disorganized, messy and irresponsible to the Orderly type of individual