Personal Insight Paper-Group Dynamics

The Keirsey Temperment Sorter II results imply that I am an ESTJ (Supervisor) and the Strengths Finder Profile results suggest that my five top strengths are ideation, maximizer, input, arranger and command. In the following paragraphs I will identify what I do and how I integrate these strengths in relation to my job, which is administrative specialist for the fundraising division of a not for profit organization called Springfield ARC, better known as Sparc.

I will limit descriptions of job related tasks for the sake of brevity. I am responsible for organizing, providing information and taking minutes for three committees throughout the year. These meetings are sometimes combined and sometimes held separately, depending on the time frame of the next fundraiser. I am responsible for all databases, correspondence and communications before and after an event. I am involved in acquiring volunteers, sponsors, advertisers and contributions of various kinds.

I am required to delegate tasks to other staff. In this aspect, the command kicks in because I succinctly state what has to be done and why. If these requests are not carried out, I tend to become aggressive in accomplishing these goals. I have been told that one of my best attributes is the ability to call it like I see it. I am told that I am consistent in my gut feelings about an idea in a meeting or the ability of a committee member or staff to perform a task. To this end, my ability to perceive people and ideas out of the box provides valuable input to the committees I serve.

Ideation in my current job is unfortunately limited due to my role in these three groups. I am able to connect what occurs during a fundraiser and how best to report this information using their database, but am constantly challenged by our IT Manager who refuses to listen and tends to ignore any suggestions I might have. I have to say on his behalf that I probably turned him off with my command from the beginning. When I need something done that is the IT person's job, I am to fill out a maintenance request.

When he did not complete this task within forty -eight hours as he was supposed to, I emailed him and asked him why. After that this relationship has deteriorated. It doesn't bother me that he dislikes me, as long as he performs his job so that I can perform mine.

As a maximizer, I cannot tolerate reporting unverified information to committee members, but I am often asked to do so. This is solely due to lack of time so I choose to work extra hours to achieve perfection. There are certain committee members and staff that have gravitated towards me personally and professionally. I take advantage of what little time is available to share ideas, concepts and concerns with them. These conversations bring me satisfaction and increase my self- esteem because these people consistently complement me. They tell me that I am a natural people "smoozer" at events and able to put fires out quickly without anyone being aware that there was one.

I see the value of keeping names and addresses of anyone who contributes to an event for obtaining future cash contributions, donated auction or raffle items, volunteers, sponsors, advertisers, etc. Input is clearly defined by my working behavior. I am flexible with

change during committee meetings and the tasks involved in accomplishing these changes during the planning process.