| STYLE |
% |
PROCESS |
| ANALYST |
35 |
Prescriptive: method, formula, procedure, theory, system. |
| MOTTO |
LOOKS FOR |
If we just go about it scientifically
... things will work out.
What do we know about?
|
Wants a predictable result;
Their concern is: something will go
wrong because a detail is overlooked.
|
| APPROACH |
STATUS
|
Plan carefully, gather as many details
and information as possible;
Gather, define, search, set selection
criteria, select, implementation, evaluation.
|
Down-to-earth
SYMBOL
Funnel |
| DISLIKES |
LIKES
|
Talk that seems irrational, aimless,
too speculative or "far out",
subjective data; experimentation;
a piecemeal approach. |
The "ONE BEST WAY"; stability;
Rational examinations of substantive issues;
thoroughness; rationality.
|
| ASSUMES |
PHILOSOPHY
|
That with enough information you
can find the "One Best Way". |
The world is logical, rational, ordered
(or orderly), predictable. |
| APPEAR |
|
Cool, studious, perhaps distant,
hard to read; perfectionist;
thorough; cause anguish in others;
Tone is dry, disciplined, careful. |
PRIDE
A sense of understanding all
the facts of any situation.
|
| NEED |
|
Careful planning and well built
structure prior to action;
Wants to be sure of all things;
what is happening next?
|
PHRASES
It stands to reason ....
If you look at it logically .... |
| |
STRENGTH
|
STRATEGY
Systematic analysis
of alternatives.
Search for more data.
One variable at a time.
Charting the situation.
Deduction - theoretical.
Nit-picking. |
Can help us look at the problem
from a different perspective;
Can lead to valuable insights.
Immensely useful when the situation can be
calculated in a logical and analytical way.
WEAKNESS
Fails when seen as the only method;
Often need to be more assertive;
Too time consuming sometimes;
Inappropriate at times. Lack of feedback. |
| STRESS SYMPTOM: |
Will withdraw when pushed.
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The above is a brief outline summarized from this recommended publication:
The Art of Thinking
Allen F. Harrison, Robert M. Bramson
1987 or later edition, 240 pages,
Can $9.50 (Chapters), Can $6.00 (Indigo), US $6.00 (Amazon),
Berkley Publishing Group, and Be Jo Sales Incorp., U.S.A.
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