The Administrator

Overview:
The Administrator is a competitive, bottom-line oriented manager who takes a factual approach to problem solving. Her competitive nature is not immediately apparent due to her high score on the relaxed scale, resulting in a laid-back and calm demeanor. In today's frantic workplace she differentiates herself by not sharing the "I need it done yesterday" mind-set of many of her peers.

The Administrator does not get easily ruffled and will bring stability and balance to the workplace. She will not put undue pressure on her staff, but,at the same time, does not respond well to demanding, pressure-cooker environments where there is a high degree of change.

Her staff, peers and manager will find it difficult to get her to move quickly on an issue unless they can move it to the top of her priority list.

Motivating:
The Administrator is highly focused on results and she will convey this orientation to her staff, though they will most likely get the message through observing her actions rather than by feeling pressured. She displays a quiet confidence that the team will achieve the desired goal and will remain composed in the face of setbacks.

She will most likely take a hands-off approach with her employees, giving them the space and time they need to get things done. Her ability to take things in stride is a definite asset, although in today's fast-paced business environment it may occasionally result in missed opportunities.

Delegating:
The Administrator will delegate tasks freely, presenting information in a factual, straightforward manner. She has confidence in her own abilities and has high expectations of her staff. Her generally methodical nature ensures that when delegating, she will be careful to see that timelines are reasonable.

Decision Making:
The Administrator is an objective decision-maker who will make decisions that have the best bottom-line impact. Her logical approach to decision-making can be a double-edged sword: she is not afraid to make unpopular decisions and can deal with the fall-out; yet, she may overlook important people factors.

She will not rush into decisions and will analyze the facts and figures at hand before moving forward. She will prefer to put off spur-of-the-moment decisions unless she feels that it is absolutely critical to make the decision immediately.

Dealing with Conflict:
The Administrator will not shy away from conflict and will utilize her calm, reserved nature to ensure that cool heads prevail. Her solutions to conflict among her staff will generally be seen as fair and objective, but she may sometimes underestimate the scope of the crisis because of her unemotional outlook.

She will show persistence and patience, staying with the issue until a decision is reached.

Developmental Recommendations:
Two potential areas for development include adapting to change and developing a more people-oriented approach. She would be well-served by coaching in the following areas...