Driven to succeed, Appraisers focus on achieving practical results
- Primary Goal: Appraisers strive for victory while maintaining fairness.
- Judges Others By: They evaluate others based on their ability to initiate activities.
- Influences Others By: Appraisers influence through competitive recognition and persuasion.
- Value to the Organization: Appraisers accomplish goals in collaboration with the team, blending creativity with practical action.
- Emotions: Appraisers are driven to look good and to achieve success.
Characteristics of Appraisers
Appraisers are competitive people who marry ideas with practicality to get results. They go straight to the point but are seen as assertive, not aggressive, because of their consideration for others. Instead of giving orders, they get cooperation by persuasion; they explain the why behind the proposed actions to get alignment.
Appraisers are great at visualizing steps and guiding others to get results. They often use a detailed plan of action to ensure an orderly progression to the goal. However, their desire to win can make them restless and impatient, especially when their standards are not met or when there’s a lot of follow-through required.
“You win some, you lose some.”
A typical Appraiser’s mindset
Appraiser Profile: Common Behaviors and Patterns
- Overuses: Appraisers tend to overuse authority and ingenuity in their pursuit of results.
- Under Pressure: They may become restless, critical, and impatient, particularly when standards are not upheld.
- Fears: Appraisers fear loss, failure, or the disapproval of others.
- Key to Improving Effectiveness: Appraisers can enhance their effectiveness by Practicing individual follow-through to maintain consistency, demonstrating empathy when showing disapproval, and maintaining a steadier pace to manage stress and avoid burnout.
Appraiser Profile: Strategies for Success
- Building Cooperation Through Persuasion: Continuing to involve others in tasks by explaining the purpose and rationale behind activities.
- Relaxing and Pacing Themselves: Maintaining control of situations by balancing urgency with patience.
- Enhancing Communication: Visualizing and sharing actionable steps to support team progress while being mindful of tone during criticism.
The Appraiser’s Value Proposition
Appraisers bring value to organizations through their critical thinking skills, competitive drive, and ability to combine creativity with practical execution. They excel in guiding teams toward clear outcomes by developing detailed plans and ensuring results.
When Appraisers learn to pace themselves and manage their assertiveness with empathy, they become powerful assets capable of fostering team cooperation while delivering consistent success.
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