Idealist
- Independent
- Composed
- Assertive
- Creative
- Considered
- Trusting
- Reserved
- Determined
- People-oriented
- Helpful
- Mature
- Non-judgemental
- Independent-thinking
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Profile
Word Picture
The descriptions below describe the Idealist family and how I like to work.
Word Picture - a snapshot of me
- I am deep thinking, concerned with philosophical issues
- People say I have an individualistic, unusual style
- I am able to look at the more complex, broader picture - rather than the details
- My natural reserve can make me hard to work out
- I am encouraging of individual differences, believing in people
- My conviction and idealism can make me impractical
Team Contribution
How I contribute to a team
- I raise the fundamental issues, based on my deeply held beliefs
- I am a quiet but deep thinker and encourage discussion of core values
- I am deeply concerned for the wellbeing of others
- Strong personal beliefs allow me to drive things forward
- I am naturally reserved, so need to be drawn out in order to contribute
- I can sway others with my beliefs and passion for what is right
I am motivated by
I am motivated by
- Freedom to think
- Thinking about ways to shape the future
- Developing radical alternatives
- Breaking the mould with my ideas
- Producing the unexpected
Working with me
Working with me
- Engage my interest by discussing relevant theories and concepts
- Offer an environment that allows me freedom to think and to change things
- Respect independence - I may prove difficult to 'read' or 'fathom' at first
- Set goals that appeal to my sense of purpose and that break new ground
- Expect changed or amended plans to accommodate new information
- Appeal to the intellectual side of the debate
- Create opportunities to feel that I am making a real difference
Family: Idealist
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