Explorer
- Democratic
- Composed
- Accommodating
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
- Astute
- Outgoing
- Flexible
- Task Oriented
- Realistic
- Mature
- Non-judgemental
- Consultative
Report
Profile
Word Picture
The descriptions below describe the Explorer family and how I like to work.
Word Picture - a snapshot of me
- I am fun-loving and social
- I am quick to make contact with others
- I have a relaxed and easy-going style
- I am free-thinking, imaginative, and stimulating
- I may be see as erratic and unfocused
- I can get side-tracked by new ideas
Team Contribution
How I contribute to a team
- I am good at generating innovative thoughts
- I will encourage others to speak out and contribute
- I am open to suggestions and ideas
- Colleagues describe me as flexible and adaptable
- I can be see as a rebel and not stick to the rules
- I am generally pretty excitable, so can be seen as distracting and distractible
I am motivated by
I am motivated by
- Forming relationships
- Working as part of a team
- Having fun while doing it
- Not being constrained by rules
- Taking a broad view
Working with me
Working with me
- I am excited by change, opportunities and being recognised for my contribution
- Find opportunities for me to work on new ideas and adaptions
- Don't give me more detail that is necessary - I may lose interest
- Be clear about expectations but flexible about methods and procedures
- Hold regular meetings to ensure priorities are set and timetables met
- Praise openly and be enthusiastic about standing and reputation
- Avoid any suggestion of a fixed long term career path - this will not appeal
Family: Explorer
Will
3.5
Control
3.5
Affection
3.5
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