MY PREFERENCES

I thrive in the following conditions.

Exercise 3.5.1

My Work Environment Preferences

In terms of Setting:

A structured office.

A remote/home-based environment.

A dynamic open space, like a factory / production plant.

On-the-go, visiting clients/customers.

Outdoors.

In terms of Pace:

High-energy, fast-moving workplaces.

Calm, steady-paced settings.

In terms of Formality:

Casual, creative cultures.

Professional, corporate environments.

In terms of Routine:

Predictable, stability.

Unpredictable, variety.

In terms of Physically:

Staying seated in one place.

Standing all day.

Moving around.

My Working Style Preferences

In terms of Teamwork:

Independence: Working alone.

Limited collaboration: Working in small teams.

Large scale collaboration: Working in large teams.

In terms of Structure:

Formal, clear instructions and existing processes.

Flexibility, freedom to explore, experiment (figuring things out) and make decisions.

In terms of Focus:

Specializing, working deeply on one thing.

Variety, juggling multiple tasks together.

In terms of Autonomy:

Controlled, defined, a lack of independence.

Full control over your schedule, priorities and methods.

Expectations:

In terms of Deadlines.

Freedom and flexibility.

My Learning and Thinking Style Preferences

In terms of Activity:

Watching.

Doing.

Listening.

Reading.

In terms of Creativity:

Solving problems logically, step-by-step,

Brainstorming, thinking creatively,

In terms of Task Type:

Logical tasks (math, coding, systems).

Expressive tasks (writing, design, storytelling).

In terms of Results:

Tangible results (e.g. a finished product).

Influence and ideas (e.g. sparking change).

My Communication Style Preferences

In terms of Strategy:

Direct, clear, straightforward communication.

Diplomatic, sensitive, relationship-centered dialogue.

In terms of Expression:

Public, verbal, expressing yourself in meetings, presentations.

Behind the scenes, written, visual reports.

In terms of Feedback:

Frequent check-ins.

Minimal supervision.

My Collaboration Preferences

In terms of Frequency:

Talking to people often (colleagues, customers/clients, other teams).

Limited interaction with people: Do you prefer constant interaction with people, occasional collaboration or solitary work?

In terms of Focus:

Internal focus, working behind the scenes.

External focus, customers/clients.

My Motivation Preferences

In terms of Ambition:

Not competitive at all, easily overwhelmed.

Reasonably competitive, enjoys an occasional challenge.

Highly competitive, get bored easily, lives for challenges and solving the toughest problems.

My Lifestyle Preferences

In terms of Working Hours:

Early mornings.

Evenings.

Flexible schedules.

In terms of Travel Tolerance:

Regular travel.

Occasional travel.

Staying in one location.

In terms of Priorities and Balance:

Family.

Hobbies.

Personal commitments.