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The Four Grid Personality and Team Profile
Learning and Personality Styles
The Four Grid Personality and Team Profile
The following statements indicate your preference in working with others, in making
decisions, and in learning new information. Read each statement with its four possible
choices. Rank 4 to the choice MOST like you, 3 to the choice ALMOST like you,
2 next to the choice SOMEWHAT like you, and 1 next to the choice LEAST like you.
1. I learn best when I
a. rely on logical thinking and facts.
b. am personally involved.
c. can look for new patterns through trial and error.
d. use hands-on activities and practical applications.
2. When I’m at my best, I’m described as
a. dependable, accurate, logical, and objective.
b. understanding, loyal, cooperative, and harmonious.
c. imaginative, flexible, open-minded, and creative.
d. confident, assertive, practical, and result-oriented.
3. I respond best to instructors and bosses who
a. are factual and to the point.
b. show appreciation and are friendly.
c. encourage creativity and flexibility.
d. expect me to be involved, be active, and get results.
4. When working in a group, I tend to value
a. objectivity and correctness.
b. consensus and harmony.
c. originality and risk taking.
d. efficient and results.
5. I am most comfortable with people who are
a. informed, serious, and accurate.
b. supportive, appreciative, and friendly.
c. creative, unique, and idealistic.
d. productive, realistic, and dependable.
6. Generally I am
a. methodical, efficient, trustworthy, and accurate.
b. cooperative, genuine, gentle, and modest.
c. high-spirited, spontaneous, easily bored, and dramatic.
d. straightforward, conservative, responsible, and decisive.
7. When making a decision, I’m generally concerned with
a. collection information and facts to determine the right solution.
b. finding the solution that will please others and myself.
c. brainstorming creative solutions that feel right.
d. quickly choosing the most practical and realistic solution.
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-Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D, Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond , 2000
 
8. You can describe me in one word as
a. analytical.
b. caring.
c. innovative.
d. productive.
9. I excel at
a. reaching accurate and logical solutions.
b. being cooperative and respecting other people’s feelings.
c. finding hidden connections and creative outcomes.
d. making realistic, practical, and timely decisions.
10. When learning at school or on the job I enjoy
a. gathering facts, technical information, and being objective.
b. making personal connections, being supportive, and working in
c. groups.
d. exploring new possibilities, tackling creative tasks, and being flexible.
e. producing results, solving problems, and making decision.
Scoring: to determine your style, rank your choices in each column. Then add the column
totals. If you have the highest number in the
• Choice a column, you are an Analyzer.
• Choice b column, you are a Supporter.
• Choice c column, you are a Creator.
• Choice d column, you are a Director.
Choice a
Choice b
Choice c
Choice d
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10.
My dominant personality style is (you may be close in two
areas.) Most people become skilled in one or two rather than all four.
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-Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D, Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond , 2000
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The Four Grid Personality and Team Profile
Analyzer
Learns by thinking
Supporter
Learns by observing and
sharing
Logical
Analytical
Literal
Factual
Precise
Accurate
Orderly
Objective
Systematic
Technical
Likes models
Less Assertive
Gentle
Caring
Sensitive
Harmonious
Peacemaker
Emotional
Sociable
Cooperative
Understanding
Adaptable
Seeks meaning
Left-Brain Studying
Neat, organized study area
Daily schedules
Work on one project at a time
Study alone
Study consistently
Plan studying
Right-Brain Studying
Cluttered desk
Flexible study times
Jump from project to project
Study with others
Study in bursts of energy
Cram last minute
Abstract
Conceptual
Concrete
Experimental
Director
Learns by practical
application
Creator
Learns by trial and
error
Confident
Practical
Realistic
Discipline
Problem solver
Controlled
Dependable
Results-oriented
Pragmatic
Traditional
Wants results
More Assertive
Innovative
Imaginative
Free-spirited
Visionary
Impulsive
Open-minded
Creative
Curious
Energetic
Spontaneous
Wants to create
-Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D, Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond , 2000
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The Four Grid Personality and Team Profile
Analyzer
Analyzers tend to be logical, thoughtful, loyal, exact, dedicated, steady, and organized.
They like following directions and work at a steady pace. The keyword for Analyzers is
thinking.
Strengths: Creating concepts and models, and thinking things through.
Goal: intellectual recognition.
Classroom style: Analyzers relate to instructors, who are organized, know their facts,
present information logically and precisely. They prefer objective tests rather than essay.
They dislike ambiguity of subjects that do not have right or wrong answers. They tend to
be left-brained and seem more concerned with facts and abstract ideas and concepts than
with people.
Learning style: Analyzers often perceive information abstractly and process it
reflectively. They learn best by observing and thinking through ideas. They like models,
lectures, textbooks, and working alone. They like to work with things and analyze how
things work. They evaluate and come to a precise decision.
Effective Traits
Ineffective
Traits
Possible Majors
Possible
Careers
How to Relate to
Analyzers
Objective
Logical
Thorough
Precise
Detailed-
oriented
Disciplined
Too cautious
Abrupt
Unemotional
Aloof
Indecisive
Unimaginative
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Mathematics
Computer
programming
Drafting
Electronics
Auto mechanics
Computer
programming
Accountant
Bookkeeper
Drafter
Electrician
Engineer
Auto mechanic
Technician
Librarian
Be factual
Be logical
Be formal and
thorough
Be organize,
detached, and
calm
Be accurate and
use critical
thinking
State facts briefly
and concisely
Do not be over
friendly
Bottom Line
Analyzers want thing to be done right. Their favorite question is “What?”
-Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D, Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond , 2000
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The Four Grid Personality and Team
Directors
Directors are confident, self-directed, energetic, dynamic, decisive, risk-takers, and
results-oriented people. They like to be the leader of the groups and respond to ideas of
others when they are logical and reasonable. Their strengths are in the practical
application of ideas. The keyword for Directors is results.
Strengths: Integrating theory with practice .
Goal: To find practical solutions to problems.
Classroom style: Directors relate to instructors who are organized, clear, to the point,
punctual, and results-oriented. They prefer field trips and hands-on activities.
Learning style: Directors learn by hands-on, direct experience. They learn best by
practical applications. They like classes that are relevant. They work hard to get things
done.
Effective
Traits
Ineffective
Traits
Possible
Majors
Possible
Careers
How to Relate
to Directors
Confident
Assertive
Decisive
Forceful
Effective leader
Results-
oriented
Aggressive
Pushy
Insistent
Overpowering
Dominating
Business
Law
enforcement
Construction
Woodworking
Carpentry
Business
management
Wildlife
conservationist
Forestry
Lawyer
Police Officer
Detective
Consultant
Banker
Park ranger
Forest ranger
Administrator
for outdoor
recreation
Set deadlines
Be responsible
for your actions
Focus on
results
Focus on
achievements
Do not try to
take control
Do not make
excuses
Have a
direction
Make known
any time or
changes in
schedule
Bottom Line
Directors want to produce results in a practical manner. Their favorite word is
“How?”
-Sharon K. Ferrett, Ph.D, Peak Performance: Success in College and Beyond , 2000
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