What Makes Me Tick?



For the 'What Makes Me Tick?' questionnaire I got unusually equal results with Achievement, Affiliation and Security orientated receiving equal results of 5, whilst my lowest score for Influence Orientated was only shorter by 2 marks at a 3.

I think the descriptions for the first three categories match my personality quite well. Certainly, the Achievement Orientated description of 'taking great pleasure in a job well done' fits me perfectly. along with the security orientated description of needing 'to feel that their job, and the future of their organisation, is secure.' especially in my current position of owning my own home and being the sole bill payer. The Affiliation Orientated descriptions says I ' need to develop good relationships with work colleagues' this is true but (as highlighted by the Keirsey Temperament Sorter) this is less from a need for people than an avoidance of conflict ('enjoy interaction whilst avoiding conflict') and knowing that good working relationships enable a job to be done well and faster.



Motivation Drivers that suit me in particular are:
  • I actively plan my own development and progression.
  • I take great pride in a completed task
  • I like to set measureable targets.
  • I avoid conflict with others, if possible.
  • I sympathise with those less fortunate than myself.
  • I want others to see me as effective at work.
  • I wait until I know people well before I introduce new ideas.
  • I am concerned about the organisation financial soundness.

Motivation Drivers I don't think are suited to me are:

  • I dislike silences and try to keep conversation going.
  • I actively seek out company.
  •  am concerned about how others regard me.
  • I lack confidence.
  • I do not take criticism well.
  • I tend to dominate conversation.
  • I look forward to performance reviews.
  • I like to have a high profile at work.


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