Architect
- Independent
- Composed
- Forthright
- Creative
- Considered
- Questioning
- Reserved
- Goal Focused
- Task Oriented
- Critical
- Mature
- Non-Judgemental
- Independent thinking
Report
Profile
Word Picture
The descriptions below describe the Architect family and how I like to work.
Word Picture - a snapshot of me
- I have a keen sense of purpose and I know my own mind
- I am imaginative, creative and have a strong belief in my ideas; I can be self-centred
- I expect people to stand up for themselves, so can be perceived as unsympathetic or insensitive
- I’m fiercely independent and very self-reliant
- I put my own ideas ahead of others’
Team Contribution
How I contribute to a team
- I like seeing my ideas put into action, so will take the lead to make that happen
- I’ll clearly outline the way forward
- I’m open and accepting of idiosyncrasies in others while they are performing
- I want a positive result and will drive hard to get there
- My strong independence can make me a maverick
- I’m committed to my own ideas, you may see this as self-absorbed
I am motivated by
I am motivated by
- Control and influence; I like to see my ideas used by others
- Creating and thinking
- Taking important decisions; to drive my agenda
- Having my own space and freedom to act as I see fit
- Doing my own thing, unencumbered by the views and opinions of others
Working with me
Working with me
- Pre-sell me on new ideas; positioning your ideas with a strong business focus
- Involve me in challenging and difficult solutions
- I thrive on responsibility, recognition and status, so give me things to manage and goals to achieve
- Allow me some authority and control over the performance of others
- I like to work my own way, so you need to be prepared to be tough if required
- Praise my successes directly and personally
- I need to feel I’m progressing and advancing in my career so help me visualize my future career success to motivate me
Family: Architect
Will
3.5
Control
7.5
Affection
7.5
Energy
7.5
Emotionality
5.5
All Families
A Facet5 Family is a group of Facet5 profiles that are broadly similar in appearance.There are 17 Facet5 "Families".
Controller
Controller
- Reserved, fairly formal style
- Avoids risks and can resist change
- Likes clear guidelines and agendas
- Respects a hierarchy and the status quo
- Can seem too conservative
- Could be perceived as distant and aloof
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
- Confident, self-assured manner
- Outgoing and stands out in the crowd
- Definite sense of direction and method
- Stands up for own opinions
- May seem 'larger than life'
- Can be insensitive or even uncaring
Facilitator
Facilitator
- Social and out-going manner
- Likes to meet people and exchange ideas
- Puts others' interests ahead of own
- Tolerant and understanding
- Can be too relaxed and friendly
- May seem to lack business focus
Generalist
Generalist
- Ebullient, gregarious and fun-loving
- Prepared to mix with anyone
- Demanding but flexible
- Adapts to people or circumstances
- Can be all things to all people
- Interferes with others' work
Specialist
Specialist
- Subdued, reserved style
- Difficult to draw out in social groups
- Prefers independence and autonomy
- Likes working on one clear task at a time
- Can be over-looked by more dominant people
- Can be too focused on own concerns
Traditionalist
Traditionalist
- Cautious, private personal style
- Takes time to get to know
- Has a strict code of standards and ethics
- Is implacable on matters of principle
- Can be intolerant and dismissive
- Opts for conservative methods and resists experiments