Work Styles
Each of the four personality styles have diverse values, interests, strengths, perspectives, and ways of operating that play a major part in how they fit into the work environment. Each of the personality styles are attracted to and excel at different aspects of roles at work.
Mover Work Style
- First to take action
- Makes quick decisions
- Energized by a sense of urgency
- Pragmatic use of resources
Connector Work Style
- Encourages others
- Team-focused
- Knows the strengths of others
- Good at getting consensus
Thinker Work Style
- Big-picture visionary
- Provides objectivity
- Thinks outside-the-box
- Works well independently
Planner Work Style
- Well-organized
- Enforces rules
- Good at sequencing events
- Sees things to completion
Work Styles Handout
This work styles handout offers career guidance for students in relation to their strengths and values.
How well a person’s values are met at work influences how happy and productive they are. This handout helps students understand the importance of putting their strengths and personality preferences to work for them instead of against them.