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| STYLE |
% |
PROCESS |
| ANALYST |
37 |
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;
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 |
PRIDE
|
Cool, studious, perhaps distant, hard to read;
perfectionist; thorough; cause anguish in others;
Tone is dry, disciplined, careful.
|
A sense of understanding
all the facts of any situation.
|
| NEED |
PHRASES
|
Careful planning and well built structure
prior to action;
|
It stands to reason ....
If you look at it logically
|
| STRATEGY |
Deduction - theoretical.
Systematic analysis of alternatives.
Search for more data.
One variable at a time.
Charting the situation.
Nit-picking.
|
| STRENGTH |
WEAKNESS
|
Can help us look at the problem
from a different perspective;
Can force us to focus on the real impact
of our decisions; empathetic; tolerant; open;
Can be very good at gathering information;
Good at increasing group participation.
Can lead to valuable insights.
Immensely useful when the situation can be
calculated in a logical and analytical way.
|
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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