What did you learn about yourself?
I don’t know that I learned anything about myself, it just confirmed some things for me. I have already known that I am a “giver” because I do try to care for people and be helpful. I do it both in my personal and my professional life. I also see myself as a “peacemaker” in general because I am not a fan of conflict; however, I am not one to keep a low profile and let others set the agenda. It depends upon the situation.
How could the instrument you completed be useful for management development?
I think that this instrument can be useful in management development because it could provide guidance on how to approach the trainee and guide the development.
What might be some disadvantages of using this instrument for management development?
A disadvantage would be that someone seen as a Peacemaker might be disqualified for a position or potential management role because the Peacemaker might be viewed as weak. At the same time, a Challenger might be thought of as argumentative. In other words, leadership might make decisions about growth opportunities based on how it perceives or interprets the information.
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