Back to the Basics

Before diving into details, it's often helpful to understand the fundamentals. That's what this sample report is about. Take a look!

"JOHN SMITH" Some Basic Information About You The following personal statements are generated by your answers to The Birkman® Method questionnaire: You combine a liking for practical tasks with an interest in persuading or teaching other people. You are interested in both products and services, in both what is being "sold" and the people who are "buying." You combine insight into the thinking of other individuals with a certain degree of authority. Personal interaction with others, socially or one-on-one, is characteristic of your usual behavior, with an emphasis on your own feelings and the feelings of other people You're most comfortable in surroundings which encourage focus on the task at hand, which are structured and predictable to some extent, and where other people are not domineering File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Peer-to-Peer

Let's take a look at this sample report you can receive when you order a Birkman Report with InAccord. How do you come across to your peers? This report is just one of over seventy-five others, including "Your Relationship with Your Wife," "Your Relationship with Your Parent / Guardian," and "Your Relationship with Your Child."

"JOHN SMITH" Your Relationship with Your Discovery Partner The following personal statements are generated by your answers to The Birkman® Method questionnaire: A Discovery Partner is someone with whom you have agreed to share this part of your journey, at least for a period of time. For the purposes of dialog, a Discovery Partner is a peer or an equal, even though you may come from different parts or levels of your organization. Most products from Birkman International are suitable for use by Discovery Partners. When you're at your best You prefer to be direct and straightforward with your partner You prefer to take a more organized approach to your work with your partner You like brisk discussions, and you don't mind disagreeing openly with your partner when you and he or she see things differently You like to feel that a significant result of your work with your partner is that you both strive to be the very best you can be You like discussions with your partner to be energetic and forceful You tend to have high expectations of yourself and your partner. You may well see the work you do together as being a work in progress, rather than as an exercise which can be "completed successfully" You enjoy dealing with more than one issue at a time and moving from one to another in your discussions You enjoying exploring more unusual and complex matters with your partner  What you need You prefer your partner to be direct and open with you You need to feel confident that the relationship between you and your partner is private You need to feel that your partner will not be afraid to discuss openly any differences in opinion between you You need to feel that you and your partner are addressing issues of real importance, and that you are both committed thoroughly to the work you are doing You need to feel that you have your partner's full attention when you are talking about serious matters When your partner expresses unusual or unorthodox opinions, you can find it stimulating even if you don't agree with them  Things to work on You can sometimes be too forthright You may be inclined to use your one-on-one time with your partner as a substitute for interacting with others at a more social level You may sometimes become too domineering and over-assertive with your partner Your underlying competitiveness can make you feel impatient if your partner talks at length about abstract values You can sometimes be unrealistic in what you expect of your partner and of yourself You can become too distracted by secondary or outside issues instead of concentrating on the main point Sometimes you can be tempted to do or say unusual things, and then underestimate the extent to which this may trouble your partner  File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Efficient Management

Knowing how someone responds to your leadership, and then tailoring your communication accordingly, can go a long way to increasing productivity. Let's take a look at this sample report that InAccord uses to help you do just that.  It's just one of over seventy-five other valuable reports, including "Career Focus," "Biggest Mistakes You Can Make with Him," and "His Possible Ineffective Tactics in Meetings."

"JOHN SMITH" How To Manage Him The following personal statements are generated by your answers to The Birkman® Method questionnaire: Be direct and straightforward Don't force group interaction on him constantly Be sure he sees you as a natural authority figure, if he is to avoid the temptation to overstep his bounds Offer challenging assignments; be aware of his tendency to blame himself for failures Don't distract him with multiple concerns if it can be avoided Offer him opportunities to express his individuality  File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Fitting In

Last week we addressed interview skills. This week, however, we're turning the tables. How can you know if the candidate you're interviewing is a good fit for your company? InAccord can help. Let's take a look at this sample "Organizational Fit" report.  It's just one of over seventy-five other constructive reports, including "How He Handles Other People," "How He Incentivizes Others," "The Effect of Interests on Work," and "How to Manage Him."

"JOHN SMITH" Organizational Fit The following personal statements are generated by your answers to The Birkman® Method questionnaire: Thinks in terms of classic organizational structure; relates well to the formal management structure of the large organization Prefers to manage using a combination of formal management training and field experience; inclined to be doubtful of those who are over-dependent on management theory, or of those whose management background is purely experiential Tends to be motivated primarily by the inherent interest he has in work or in its results, rather than by work for its own sake Can be something of a free-wheeler: tends to base his actions on what benefits the organization or his immediate group rather than on corporately mandated or abstract values Something of a free spirit; may be less predictable than other people in terms of his response to the corporate "line" and more inclined to follow his own way of thinking  File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Impress that Interviewer!

Job interviews can intimidate even the most seasoned executives. But you don't have to worry-- InAccord's targeted, personalized coaching can increase your comfort level, help you showcase your talent, and ultimately land you that coveted position. Take a look at the sample report below. It's just one tool InAccord will use to help you nail that interview.

"JOHN SMITH" How He Approaches Job Interviews The following personal statements are generated by your answers to The Birkman® Method questionnaire: When he is at his best in the interview Responds directly and unselfconsciously to questions Most comfortable when the interview follows a structured format rather than being casual or informal Not afraid to express his differences with the interviewer Not afraid to discuss remuneration issues, particularly where these are related to competitive achievement Likely to come across in the interview process as an energetic candidate May appear self-critical during the interview, though this may well be the result of the high standards he sets himself May well address two or more topics at the same time during the interview process Sometimes has a slightly unorthodox way of looking at things which may become apparent during the interview  When he is less at ease in the interview Can be too direct and forthright May fail to respond adequately to social cues in the interview process May become unexpectedly domineering, particularly if annoyed by some aspect of the interview May appear over-eager when money matters are raised Can appear too self-critical, and critical of others also, during the interview process May start addressing another topic before fully answering the question that was asked  File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Get Moving!

How do you motivate your employees? Different people respond to different forms of encouragement. Let's take a look at how to best incentivize "John":

"JOHN SMITH" How To Incentivize Him The following personal statements are generated by your answers to The Birkman® Method questionnaire: Talk about remuneration privately, not openly Reward only the attainment of demanding, meaningful achievements Unorthodox incentives often work well with him  File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Futile Actions

Hi there, Let's take a look at this sample report you can receive when you order a Birkman Report with InAccord.  It's just one of over seventy-five other insightful reports, including "Handling Conflict," "Your Job Search," "Your Relationship with Your Child," and "Your Learning Style."

"JOHN SMITH" His Possible Ineffective Tactics In Meetings The following personal statements are generated by your answers to  The Birkman® Method questionnaire: Can tend to be dismissive of individuals he disagrees with Can be silent during the meeting or refuse to contribute May start to argue loudly, become bossy, even aggressive Wants to win at all costs Can become over-critical of others or accepts an unreasonable degree of responsibility for any problems Can lose focus and bring in irrelevant issues May make unconventional statements or suggestions, sometimes merely for effect  File No. BX6396 • Presented by Birkman International, Inc. • info@inaccord.co

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Reminding you to stay InAccord, Catherine and Karla