Eight Classic Types of Workplace Behavior

[Nipa Sarker]

The Commander
Commanders might be perceived as domineering and aggressive. They don't like to waste time worrying about how to phrase things tactfully and are often perceived as bullies. It helps to see the positive side to these workers. They usually demonstrate great drive and initiative. They are the ones you can count on to complete a task and meet deadlines. Because they like to take charge of situations, they do well when given the opportunity to lead a specific project.

The Drifter
The drifter is found at the opposite side of the spectrum to the commander. Drifters are disorganized and unfocused. They have difficulty staying on task but do their best work when variety and creativity are called for. They are often the ones to come up with unique solutions that no one else could conceive of.

The Attacker
Attackers go through life with a superiority complex. They care little about other people's feelings and often offend others. They do the most damage in situations that require cooperative team building. They work best when given a task they can do on their own. They can be useful when given difficult tasks that nobody else wants to do, especially when praised for their ability to get the task done.

The Pleaser
Unlike attackers, making other people feel good is of prime importance to pleasers. Although this might be good for the morale of the staff, it sometimes comes at the expense of getting the work done. Pleasers respond well to praise that recognizes their people skills. If there is a harsh message that needs to be delivered to pleasers, they are most likely to hear the criticism if it is embedded in a lot of appreciation and thanks for all the other things that they did well.

The Performer
This is a bit of a misnomer because performers give the impression of accomplishing a lot more than they actually do. They have a great sense of humor and keep the atmosphere lighthearted and upbeat with their jokes. Behind all the bluster, however, there's often a person who does not hesitate to take credit for someone else's hard work. They often try to shift blame for their mistakes to someone else. On the positive side, they are very good public speakers and are skilled at forming new relationships.

The Avoider
Avoiders like to keep a low profile. They are quiet and prefer to work alone than be part of a team that requires social interaction. They require detailed instructions and lots of patience. They don't function well if they have to work with or for loud, aggressive types. Although they don't usually show initiative, they are very reliable and will meticulously follow instructions.

The Analytical
Analyticals are very meticulous, and will double-check their work as well as the work of those around them. They aren't very receptive to change because they can't help seeing all the negative aspects of proposed new ideas. They are more successful when working alone, as those on their team often feel overwhelmed by the information overload. Analyticals respond well to praise about their ability to anticipate what lies ahead.

The Achiever
These employees display confidence in their beliefs and actions. They are capable individuals who are aware of their own strong abilities without displaying arrogance. They are well-liked, well-adjusted, competent workers with a sense of humor. They consult with others and make good decisions that keep the organization's goals in the forefront. Their decisions are not influenced by personal gain. They are gifted with the ability to get along with all the other behavior types.

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