Needs, Stressors, and Motivations for the Styles
Needs
- Movers need variety, choices, and immediate feedback
- Connectors need to share and be included
- Thinkers need freedom, independence, and privacy
- Planners need clear roles and expectations
Stressors
- Movers stress by having to sit still and/or work quietly from written instructions
- Connectors stress with not being able to include everyone or if others are stressed
- Thinkers stress when discouraged from thinking outside-the-box or if their knowledge is challenged
- Planners are stressed with things are undecided or unclear
Motivations
- Movers are motivated by action and tangible results
- Connectors are motivated by happiness and harmony
- Thinkers are motivated by a good personal challenge
- Planners are motivated by a sense of accomplishment and honor
Recognition
- Movers want to be recognized for cleverness and adaptability
- Connectors want to be recognized and appreciated for being considerate
- Thinkers want to be recognized for keen observations and innovative ideas
- Planners want to be recognized for achievements and contributions
Opportunities
- Movers crave opportunities to take risks and make an impact
- Connectors crave opportunities for expression and personal growth
- Thinkers crave opportunities to solve mysteries and improve things
- Planners crave opportunities to uphold a duty and make an impact