Behavioural Inventory – Self Assessment

Your Name:______

Please consider the following 20 pairs of statements, choose the statement in each pair that most accurately describes how you see yourself. Most inventory items have a word that suggests a comparison more, less, slower, quicker, softer, louder etc. In each case think in terms of “half the population”, for example – more than or less than half the population. Indicate your choice by putting an ‘X’ in the box to the left of the statement you have chosen. Then total each column.

Please remember there are no right or wrong answers the purpose is to help you to understand your preferred social style. Please make a choice for every pair of statements.

1. / More likely to lean backward when stating opinions
More likely to be erect or lean forward when stating opinions
2. / Less use of hands when talking
More use of hands when talking
3. / Demonstrates less energy
Demonstrates more energy
4. / Limited or controlled body movement
More flowing body movement
5. / Few and small gestures
Frequent and large gestures
6. / Limited or fixed facial expression
Highly animated facial expression
7. / Softer spoken
Louder voice
8. / Appears more serious
Appears more fun-loving
9. / More likely to ask questions
More likely to make statements
10. / Less inflection in voice
More inflection in voice
11. / Less apt to exert pressure for action
More apt to exert pressure for action

P.T.O

12. / Less apt to show feelings
More apt to show feelings
13. / More tentative when expressing opinions
Less tentative when expressing opinions
14. / More task orientated conversations
More people orientated conversations
15. / Slower to resolve problem situations
Quicker to resolve problem situations
16. / More orientated towards facts and logic
More orientated towards feelings and opinions
17. / Slower paced
Faster paced
18. / Less likely to use small-talk or tell anecdotes
More likely to use small-talk and tell anecdotes
19. / Decision making appears slow and deliberate
Decision making appears rapid and spontaneous
20. / Harder to get to know
Easy to get to know
TOTAL

Please have a look at the following adjectives and circle at least six that best describe you:

Determined / People Orientated / Bossy / Loud / Considerate / Outspoken
Impatient / Efficient / Flippant / Passive / Uncaring / Aggressive
Astute / Proactive / Reflective / Approachable / Friendly / Inspirational
Decisive / Caring / Plodder / Unreliable / Self-centered / Risk Taker
Team player / Leaders / Superficial / Pedantic / Motivator / Organised
Analytical / Logical / Task Orientated / Formal / Direct / Fun
Patient / Careful / Disorganised / Detail orientated / Helpful / Argumentative

Date: 2015 Confidential