Birkman Work-Style Grid

The Birkman Life Style Grid reveals my interests and the kinds of activities I prefer (shown by the large asterisk below) and my most effective style under normal conditions (the large diamond below). Both fall into the green portion of the grid, which represents the Communicator style. However, my preferred style falls close to the red portion of the grid, which represents the Expediter style. People who fall into the green portion of the grid tend to do well at such activities as selling/promoting, persuading, motivating people, counseling or teaching, and working with people. The diamond shows that I prefer to be enthusiastic and flexible, assertive and competitive, logical and objective, energetic, and direct and open.

                                                       Direct Involvement                                                     outgoing, forceful style

                                                     Indirect Involvement                                                           lower-key style

According to the Birkman profile, the types of jobs that best suit someone with my preferences include consultative intangible sales (marketing or sales of intangible products or services), social service/counseling (advising and assisting others with personal problems), and educational careers/educational administration.

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