Communication Styles in Business
Find your unique communication style to improve your interactions with clients, co-workers, family, and friends.
Understanding your communication preferences and those of others can increase your revenue, sales, and connections.
For each question, answer agree or disagree. If you are unsure, think about which is true most of the time, in most situations. When choosing your answer, focus on what feels most natural to you, not what you think is expected of you by others such as bosses, clients, co-workers, family members, or friends.
The questions and results in this quiz are taken from the work of Hatman and McCambridge (2011).
I like being in charge.
I am very sociable.
I believe that the best technique for achieving results is through thorough, objective analysis.
I change my mind often rather than plodding down one monotonous path.
I am sensitive to the feelings of others.
Sometimes people say I'm a perfectionist. I believe that anything that is worth doing is worth doing well.
I rather like to be different: to dress differently from other people, to go to strange and exciting places, to do the unusual.
I have a “take charge” attitude.
I don’t like people who live for today without regard to the future. I look ahead and prepare for the rainy days.
I believe that the best technique for achieving results is through freedom and individual motivation.
I am very goal or task oriented. I like to have specific goals or tasks to accomplish.
I think through and try to do everything on a logical basis.
I value relationships. Getting along well with others is very important to me.
I have a vivid imagination. I can see all sorts of possibilities that others can’t see.
I believe that the best technique for achieving results is through deadlines and managed schedules.
I love to be complimented and recognized.
I am punctual. I get my work done on time. I am never late for appointments. I expect others to do the same.
I am very creative.
In my work and social life, I try to be very cooperative. I like to get along.
I like to deal with people and be dealt with in a very direct manner. I “tell it like it is,” and I expect others to do the same.
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Analytical
Prefers to communicate through facts and figures and is focused on the task.
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Driver
Prefers to direct others to get to the goal quickly and efficiently.
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Amiable
Prefers to develop relationships and support the group in reaching its goals.
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Expressive
Prefers to create alliances with others to reach their goals.
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