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Constructive Styles
The Constructive styles include (11) Achievement, (12) Self-Actualizing, (1)
Humanistic-Encouraging, and (2) Affiliative. These styles characterize
self-enhancing thinking and behavior that contribute to one’s level of
satisfaction, ability to develop productive relationships and work effectively
with people, and proficiency at accomplishing tasks.
Constructive Styles
Number
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Name and Description
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11
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Achievement Based on the need to attain
high-quality results on challenging projects, the belief that outcomes are
linked to one’s effort rather than chance, and the tendency to personally
set challenging yet realistic goals. People high in this style think ahead and
plan, explore alternatives before acting, and learn from their mistakes.
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12
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Self-Actualizing Based on needs for personal
growth, self-fulfillment, and the realization of one’s potential. People
with this style demonstrate a strong desire to learn and experience things,
display creative yet realistic thinking, and have a balanced concern for people
and tasks.
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1
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Humanistic-Encouraging Reflects an interest in the
growth and development of people, a high positive regard for them, and
sensitivity to their needs. People high in this style devote energy to coaching
and counseling others, are thoughtful and considerate, and provide people with
support and encouragement.
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2
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Affiliative Reflects an interest in developing and
sustaining pleasant relationships. People high in this style share their
thoughts and feelings, are friendly and cooperative, and make others feel a
part of things.
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Introducing the Circumplex
Organizational Effectiveness System
Passive/Defensive Styles
Aggressive/Defensive Styles
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Which styles describe your organization, teams, and members now?
Which describe where you want them to be?
The Circumplex provides the foundation for Human Synergistics
International’s integrated measurement system for individual, leader,
group, and organizational development. The Circumplex identifies 12 specific
patterns of thinking and behaving which cluster into 3 general styles: Constructive,
Passive/Defensive, and Aggressive/Defensive. These styles relate
to the behavior of organizational members and are measured by the Life Styles
Inventory.
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