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Creativity and innovation are seen to be

“a breath of fresh air” in many

organisations.

Many “Perrys” are recruited for their creativity. Yet,

along the way, their creativity is stifled by

the need to conform to

the norm. 2

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Other than penguins and peacocks,

there are also Doves who are

peacemakers in the office,

Sparrows who try to

be neutral

so as to keep a low profile or

Ostriches who

choose to bury

their heads in the sand. 3

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Peacocks bring in varieties

and new ideas,

But, the stability provided by

the penguins must not be ignored.

Penguins,

being the backbone of the organisation,

need to recognise that

diversity can exist in an organisation

if there is acceptance and trust.

When we learn to appreciate

one another’s

differences,

we become more willing to listen,

more open to new ideas

and more eager to grow.

Birds of different feathers

can work together in harmony.

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1. Illustrates the value of diversity,

empowerment, effective

communication, and team

building.

2. Tells the story of Perry the Peacock who has trouble

fitting into the Land of Penguins.

3. In the end, they all realize that in their ever-changing world, all

birds would have to appreciate each

other's skills and contributions.

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PEOPLE & EMOTIONSPEOPLE & EMOTIONS

People with a strong dominance in this

quadrant maybe excellent facilitators in

the group process. They regard

interpersonal skills as their strongest

and they supply the "glue" that keeps

the group working harmoniously

together. In a team situation they

often ask, "What do you think

of the idea?"

Expressive

These individuals may be excellent in

defining the problem and in assisting

with implementation. They may also

pursue the problem with a

vengeance once it is set into

motion. In a team situation they

often ask, "How does this

idea apply to our

situation?"

Amiable

People with a strong dominance in

this quadrant can be very good at

helping to define and analyze the

problem. In a team situation they

often say, "Let's check this

out to see if it's feasible

to implement."

AnalyticalThese people are usually quite good at

idea generation and in making

"quantum leaps" necessary to

brainstorm and solve difficult

problems. They usually see things

others don't and in a team situation

often say, "Let's look at this

problem in a different way."

DriverFACTS & RESULTSFACTS & RESULTS

Each Person Has A Dominant Personality

And That Style Influences How We Work:

Do you have one?

TellsAsks

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Restrain your

impulsiveness

and desire to be

talkative

and center stage

Expressive

Decide

state your

point of view

and act

Amiable

Because We Can’t Change:

Half of being smart is ……

knowing what you are not smart at

Concentrate on

listening to

others

Driver

Stretch

toward

challenging

goals and

results

Analytical

PEOPLE & EMOTIONSPEOPLE & EMOTIONS

FACTS & RESULTSFACTS & RESULTS

TellsAsks

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Possible Strengths

Bold

Dominant

Like being challenged

Decisive

Direct

Possible Weaknesses

Can be blunt

Can be stubborn

Can lose sight of the big-

picture

Can be insensitive to other

people’s needs.

Eagles (Drivers)

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Possible Strengths

Enthusiastic

Good communicator

Being the centre of

attention

Imaginative

Happy/ optimistic

Possible Weaknesses

Can talk too much/comes

on strong

Can be a

dreamer/unrealistic

Not good with time

management/details

Peacocks (Expressive)

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Possible Strengths

Compassionate and

peaceful

Supportive

Patient

Diplomatic

People-orientated

Loyal

Friendly

Hard working

Possible Weaknesses

Avoid change

Avoid confrontation

Avoid risk-taking

Doves (Amiable)

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Possible Strengths

Wise

Thorough

Thinking

Logical

Mathematically minded

Methodical

Disciplined

Love details

Possible Weaknesses

Perfectionist

Can be slower to make

decisions – avoid risk and

feelings

Can be inflexible, rigid

Owls (Analytical)

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Take the DOPE Test

Which Bird are You?

D – Dove (Amiable)

O – Owl (Analytical)

P – Peacock (Expressive)

E – Eagle (Assertive)

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Building awareness of

differences and similarities between groups as well

as individuals.

Finding Common Ground.

Enriching differences of style,

perceptions, and perspectives.

Working comfortably with a wide variety of

individuals. 16