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Leadership starts with undertanding ourselves
Human beings are creatures of habit. We develop patterns of behaviour that we use time and again in similar situations.
It is difficult to say when these patterns become part of our personalities. What is clear however is that when these patterns
have been established they are extremely difficult to change.
The IDI instrument measures 3 specific dimensions of human behaviour: Directiveness, Affiliation and Adaptability.
The data for the measurement comes from you filling in a form on yourself and six other people who know you filling a form in on you .
The first two dimensions of Directiveness and Affiliation are independent variables. This means that where an individual is placed on one scale has no impact on where
they are placed on the other. By crossing these two scales we can describe four distinct behavioural styles.
Relator
Relators are good at creating and maintaining good relationships with others. |
Motivator
Motivators are good at enthusing and involving others.
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Processor
Processors are good at analysing and structuring complex data/situations.
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Producer
Producers are good at driving projects and tasks towards measurable goals. |
Adaptability:
The third dimension of adaptability is the emotional intelligence part of the equation. The extent to
which people understand what is required of them and can adapt their natural urges and behavioural patterns
to produce positive outcomes.
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