Planed Directions
It is not an exaggeration when "Planned Directors" tell it, because they know it can be done and they have the plan to do it. Their natural charisma involve the necessary others and move on the plan. Creativity in analyzing the situation is matched only by their determination and ability to get others to go along. This could take the form of a judge whose knowledge of the law is so profound that his decision can't be challenged or take the form of a salesman whose intensity is so strong refusing him is futile. It is easier to go along.
"Planned Directors" make decisions quickly and firmly. They are self-directed and are usually in charge of others. They make visionary, competent leaders of business or any other endeavor they feel is worthy of their energy. They do not hesitate to deploy the forces, as they perceive necessary or best.
Their complete clarity of convictions makes them unyielding in debate or discussion. The ideas and plans take on such importance that people and feelings can become of secondary importance. Incompetence on anyone's part, including their own, will not be tolerated.
New, dynamic sensing of how things work or should work is a hallmark trait. They want to be in charge or in control, primarily because they have the best idea of how the goal should be accomplished. The practicality of the answer may be secondary to the novelty of the approach, however.
Passionate about their ideas to the point of melodrama "Planned Directors" are true romantics. They involve themselves to the hilt, and they are usually very good at mobilizing others to the same level of involvement. Some pawns may need to be sacrificed to protect the king idea and to assure the victory. Too bad. Success, excellence, perfection, big money - all ustify the price.
Personal Secrets
Strengths
- Born leaders.
- Can organize and motivate others to action.
- Extremely competent and well-informed in their area of expertise.
- Have a natural ability to see the big picture and implement new ideas and strategies.
- Have great analytical skills.
- Innovative.
Weaknesses
- Can be manipulative.
- Can be overly skeptical towards the ideas of others.
- May be impatient with others who can't understand complex ideas.
- May have unrealistic expectations of others and self.
- May not see the needs of others.
- Overly competitive.
- Can be manipulative.
- Can be overly skeptical towards the ideas of others.
- May be impatient with others who can't understand complex ideas.
- May have unrealistic expectations of others and self.
- May not see the needs of others.
- Overly competitive.
Suitable Jobs
- administrator
- advertising executive
- attorney
- biomedical engineer
- broadcast industry
- business consultant
- chemical engineer
- consultant
- credit investigator
- economic analyst
- economist
- educational consultant
- employment counselor
- engineer
- executive
- financial planner
- franchise owner
- hospital administrator
- information services
- international banker
- international marketing
- investment banker
- judge
- logistics consultant
- management trainer
- marketing executive
- media planner
- mlm leader
- mortgage broker
- office manager
- personnel manager
- program designer
- psychiatrist MD
- sales manager
- science teacher
- seminar instructor
- senior manager
- stockbroker
- technical trainer
- TV
Relationship Secrets
Motivated By
- Allow them to be the teacher/instructor.
- Control.
- Don't expect a lot of outward expressions of warmth.
- Freedom to implement their ideas.
- Let them be in charge -- resisting is often futile.
- Mental stimulation and challenges.
- New or additional knowledge.
- Respect their competence.
- Respect their independence.
Relationship Hints
- Don't expect a lot of outward expressions of warmth.
- Let them be in charge -- resisting is often futile.
- Allow them to be the teacher/instructor.
- Respect their competence.
- Respect their independence.
Communication Hints
- Avoid meaningless chit chat.
- Be extremely well-prepared.
- Be logical in your verbal presentation.
- Competence is an absolute must.
- Don't be afraid of providing new possibilities and ideas.
- Mentally challenge their competent minds.
Management Secrets
How To Approach
- Offer a mentally challenging environment that rewards competence.
- Allow high entrepreneurial skills.
- Include these words:<ul><li>"New"<li>"Knowledge"<li>"Excellence"</ul>
Individualized Reward
- Subscription to business journals.
- Challenging assignment.
- Paid quality Continuing Education.
- Gift certificate at amazon.com
Want From Work
- They want to be excellent at every thing they are asked to do.
- They want to learn something new every day.
- Knowledge is a key perk.
- Change, in the form of new technology, people, toys, or assignments is considered a positive challenge by them.
- Independence in developing and controlling a project.
Criteria Of Perfect Job
- The perfect job would have these characteristics:
- Autonomy – freedom to work at their own pace
- Variety – change by the day and by the hour
- Intellectual stimulation – constant stimulation for the mind
- Competent, capable others with whom to work.