TYPES OF HUMAN NATURE

Before going any further let us first discuss about different characters of a human nature.
The term "Personality Profile" is frequently used, but TEMPERAMENT is even more basic. Many things
go into forming a person's "personality" such as environment, upbringing, integrity, education, faith, job
skills, etc

Understanding of Temperament helps break down many of the racial, gender, social and communication
barriers that often have stood in the way of people working together.

Temperament Traits

Basically there are four main types of personality traits

EXTROVERSION
DIRECTNESS
PACE
STRUCTURE

Let's discuss about EXTROVERSION - They are mostly people oriented and believe in teamwork

Extroverted people are talkative, friendly and outgoing. They LOVE to talk. They have an influential style
of communication. They're most creative when working with others, they love being the part of the
team

Other characteristics of Extroversion are

Out-going, friendly, cheerful.

Talkative, fluent communicators.
They like people a lot and want to be liked in return.
Usually are enthusiastic and pleasant.
Like to develop people, build organization.
Get things accomplished through people.
Know lots of people.
Like teamwork, will involve people.
Like group discussions, encourage participation in decision-making.
Tend to have the last comment, they add a P.S.
Persuasive.
Tend to think they've told you something they haven't.
Constantly selling, often themselves.
Concerned with how others respond to them.
Naturally optimistic.
Like to be noticed ... often in the latest fashion.
Good in all kinds of selling.
The best way to work with Extroversion peoples are

Talk with them. Don't just listen to what they say. Make the discussion as an interactive session.
Allow them to work as part of a team.
An extrovert people becomes more creative when they have people around them those bounces ideas
off.
Provide feedback.
Always show that you are interested in what they are doing.
If you find people with Extrovert nature then you must get people opposite to Extrovert nature and
those will have characters like -

They will be private.

Use lesser words.
Can be abrupt under pressure.
Sometimes shy.
They like people but then not a big group.
They basically prefer a one on one.
Also think that extrovert people should use fewer words.
Like to have time alone to think and make decisions / plan / organize.

Second type of personality is people having dominant temperament trait which is called as
DIRECTNESS.

They're the ones who take charge and want others to follow them. They have a direct style of
communication however sometimes there direct style can be misunderstood as criticism, because
they have the habit of saying all that is going on their mind directly.

Other characteristics of Directness are as follow

They act on their environment rather than reacting to it.

They are adventurous.
Naturally self confident.
High ego people.

Hard-driving and influential.

They are truthful which others may take as criticism.

They are highly confident then others.
Will do things only when they will see any result in it.
They are more interested in results then people.
Commanding and reliable.
They must be challenged and they will in turn challenge others.
Deals with things aggressively.
Often do not realize how strongly they come across to others.
They will delegate responsibility to others but will never give authority.
Hate having anyone looking over their shoulder.
Outspoken and direct. Good trouble shooters succeed on solving problems and when they run out they
will look for more.
There the best way to work with these types of directness people is

Be direct and to the point.

Allow them to choose if possible ... allowing them to make a decision gives them a certain degree of
control.
Discuss how the results will be accomplished.
Exactly opposite of Directness peoples are

Low-key.
Non-aggressive and unapproachable.
Appreciate support in decision making.
He/She often is modest.
Mostly humble and sort of reserved.

Let’s check out the third type of temperament the PACE

The focus of the Paced person is on timing, harmony and cooperation.

Paced people appear laid back, relaxed and easy going. They don't rush ... they just move along in a
smooth, under control manner. They hate to put under pressure therefore they naturally tends to avoid
pressuring others. They are generally very helpful.

Other characteristics of Pace are listed below

Appear cool, calm and controlled under pressure.

Appear stable, emotionally adjusted, in harmony with the world.
Determined people.
Noted for persistence and cooperation.
Dependable and reliable.
Do not like to be rushed at the last minute ... plan ahead.
Inclined to make every move count.
Noted for good memory and being a good listener.
Organize their time to get work done on schedule.
A good understanding of time management.
Time, schedules, deadlines are important.
Like to know the time frame.
Warm and friendly sometimes may be perceived as extrovert.
Naturally good planners.
Make great friends ... have time to take time to listen, etc.
Approach things in a systematic and disciplined way.
Tend to hold things within ... not make waves.
The best way to work with a person who has the Pace trait is

Relaxed.
Paced people appreciate a "calm, cool and collected" style.
Ask them for their help/cooperation. Preferably not at the last moment.
Consider their schedule. Get with them early so that they can work what you need into their schedule.
If a person has the PACE trait then you will find people with opposite trait also. People having PACE
below the line

Usually feel that they don't have enough time ... hate to wait in line.
Cannot stand routine.
Have a great sense of urgency to get things accomplished.
Often rushing at the last minute.
Often not a very good listener.
Difficult to relate to the High PACE people when under time pressure.

The next type of temperament is STRUCTURE

The focus of the structured person is on being right and doing the right thing.

The people that you know who are careful, precise & perfectionists ... they're Structured.

They can oppose to change, not because the change isn't good but because they need some time to be
SURE that it’s good. They need to gather facts and do the research before making a decision. They ask A
LOT of questions ... they like to check and re-check ... they like to be right!

Distinguishing Characteristics are

They HATE to make mistakes.

Will double check themselves and others.
Naturally good organizers.
Keep things together in the company.
Usually careful, accurate, precise.
Are very loyal and mostly to the circle of structure.
Naturally good with details.
For all there is always a right way and a wrong way however for them there is ONLY one way and that is
the RIGHT way.
Don't make many mistakes, might make nervous mistakes.
Need a thorough knowledge of product to sell it.
Good at developing systems.
Very Careful approach, particular about things, can be fussy, choosy and selective.
Perfectionist.
Like to gather many details before making decisions.
Do NOT like criticism they proves them wrong.
Often self-critical.
Quality oriented.
Appreciate knowing the rules, expectations and instructions. Go by set rules.

The best way to work with a person who has the Structure trait is

Provide them all the details.

Focus on doing the right thing. If things go wrong, first look at the procedures rather than blaming the
structured person.
Give them the opportunity to ask questions.

Characteristics of people having Structure below the line

Dislikes details and will try to delegate them to others when possible.
Independent and Flexible.
Big picture people ... they don't take a step by step view.
Can adjust the rules / system to accomplish the goal.
Hates having anyone look over his/her shoulder.