In this first part of this series, we have looked at how the heart-centered Types – the Type 2s, Type 3s and Type 4s function at the workplace and how can leaders and managers support them.
In the second part, we looked at the Body-centered Types – the Type 8s, the Type 9s and the Type 1s.
Last week, we began our look at the Head-centered Types, starting with our look at the Type 5s. This week, we turn our attention to the Type 6s.
Type 6s in the office
At their core, the Type 6s are the dependable planners of the office. With their strong analytical powers, they are able to look at any of the work processes, see the gaps and come up with workable solutions to help plug the gaps and stabilise the processes. This enables the office to maintain optimal work productivity at all times.
6 Wing 5s in the office tend to very comfortable in their inner world and usually have high levels of focus whilst working out the kinks to a work system. They can be highly independent workers, as well as highly efficient troubleshooters.
6 Wing 7s in the office tend to be extroverted and active in the office space. They may get highly energised when they are engaged in untying highly complicated kinks in the work processes. In fact, you may them savouring every bit of these experiences and often may ask for more of such work tasks to keep them on their toes.
How to support the 6s in the office
- Give details and be congruent when delivering them to the 6s. They would appreciate you greatly for it.
- Do not brush their clarifying questions aside when they do ask you. 6s often ask these questions to help us clarify our own thoughts and processes, which in turn helps us to make less mistakes in our own work processes.
- Be consistent in what you say and do with your Type 6 colleagues. Consistency is what makes them feel assured that you are trustworthy and committed in supporting them at your work place.
To the Type 6s, here is a word of encouragement for all of you:
Your focus on the worst-case scenarios are what makes you good contingency planner and allows you to support us in preparing for issues that may arise. So don’t see it as something negative part of your worldview, instead embrace it and take courage in making your next move because you have done whatever you can, so let your faith do the rest!
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