1.5 - About University

LeaderDirectreportIssues that might arisegiven your differencesin personal preferencesStrategies the leader might pursueto work with the direct report (theperson reporting to the leader)NTSTThe leader prefers to be innovative and look atthe big picture, while the direct report prefersto work with the tried and true and may seethe leader as a head-in-the-clouds type.Find common ground in the T. Present yourinnovative ideas in a logical format. Honoryour limitations and ask for help to groundyour ideas in the real world. Find value in thedirect report’s ability to organize data, facts,and information logically.PJThe leader is okay with ambiguity and is willingto deal with issues as they arise. The directreport would prefer more clarity and a plan.Be aware that raising the level of ambiguity maybe stressful to the direct report. Respond to thedirect report’s need for clarity, before openingthe conversation up to include other issues. Thedirect report can help you by documenting andworking toward making a decision.NFSTThe leader may appear to be too idealistic andsubjective, while the direct report is concernedwith the nuts and bolts, or basic issues.In a noncondescending way, help the directreport express his or her thinking and facts—known as feelings and ideas to you! Remindyourself of the contribution of ST’s: If they buyin, they will make your innovative ideas work!Think of several people you need to work with. Clarify issues and strategies for workingwith them effectively.LeaderOtherpersonIssues that might arisegiven your differencesin personal preferencesStrategies you might employto work well with this personR ELATED LEADERSHIP TOOLS1.9 Paradigms 8.7 Active Listening 12.8 Difficult People6.2 Assumption Analysis 8.9 Cross-Cultural 13.6 Attribution Theory8.5 Metacommunicating 12.7 Dealing with Conflict 14.6 Learning StylesF OR FURTHER ASSISTANCEKeirsey, David, and Marilyn Bates. Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types. Prometheus Nemesis BookCompany, 1984.Kroeger, Otto, and Janet M. Thuesen. Type Talk at Work: How the 16 Personality Types Determine Your Success on the Job.Dell Publishing Company, 1993.SECTION 14 TOOLS FOR LEARNING 449