While I was not in class for this personality assessment, I did take a short quiz online about the DISC system for categorizing personalities, and I believe it to be quite accurate after only answering ten short questions about myself. I received a D result, meaning I have a Dominant personality. I 100% agree with this. I am very direct, and never hold back my thoughts and opinions, whether appropriate or not..=/ It mentioned that I am fearless, which is for the most part true because I rarely let worries stop me from doing what I want to do. I am also very energetic, and also like to keep busy. This is very true of me. I like to be around people, keep myself occupied at all times, and avoid doing nothing at all costs. So in all, I believe the test gave me a correct result.
As far as becoming another type, I do not believe that a persons total persona can change. They may choose to act a certain way at a certain time, for example I may hold my tongue, or try to, which is not a trait of a D personality, however that does not mean I am no longer of that category. A person may also do the opposite, and decide to be forward in order to achieve or gain something that they want, however that does not mean that they are not of the Conscientious group. People often ACT in ways that will benefit them at a particular moment. This, however, does not change how they feel inside or who they REALLY are.
I don't think it is all that important to understand someone's type in order to interact with them, however it is important to always remain respectful. I imagine that certain personality types take sarcasm and jokes well, while others are much more serious. In that manner, it would work better for everyone if that was understood and accepted. By taking a test like this, you can be categorized into a group, but that is not who a person is in whole. Interacting with a person in a specific manner just because they are of one group or another would probably lead to stereotyping, and wouldn't result in as real of a relationship as would develop if you just treated everyone in the same general manner that is of YOUR personality type, and then letting the rest fall into place.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Vision of MY future.
After watching the video in class about vision, and how it is the most important component to achieving your goals, I realized that most of what was said is true. When I take a look at my friends, and consider why some are more successful than others, it usually comes down to who has goals and a future thought out already, and who doesn't. For example, many of my friends from High School didn't go to college. Instead, they knew they wanted to become professional dancers, and they began auditioning right away. Today, more than a dozen of them have achieved their goals. That's because they had a vision for their futures, and they did what they had to do in order to make it happen. After high school, however, I decided to give up dancing and go to business school. I couldn't see myself becoming a professional ballerina in five years time. However, I do have visions for my future now. And here are some of my thoughts.
1. GET MY MASTERS DEGREE---While I don't see myself working 9-5 in a corporate office enviornment, I know having a masters degree in Accounting will open many doors for me. It will give me security, and a back up plan, should any of my other visions fail. Also, It will help me with my second vision.
2. OPEN A DANCE STUDIO---I never made it to broadway, or the American Ballet Theatre, or even bothered to join a small company. However, opening a studio would allow me to do something I love, while running my own business and working for myself. Two things that are very important to me. And my business degree would simply allow me to be in control of both the teaching aspect of the studio, as well as the finances and back of the house.
3. BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN MY FATHER BUSINESS---My father owns a restaurant, and unfortunately I'm not as involved in it as I would like to be. Within the next five years, I'd like to develop a stronger relationship with my father, possibly expand his business, and bring in more money. I know I could bring an abundance of good ideas to the table, and although we may butt heads, it will be a great way to bring in extra money for my family.
4. HAVE A FAMILY---Growing up in America with only my mother and father has given me the strong inclination to want a big family. I would like to have at least three kids, and hopefully give them the family support and closeness that I lacked. Family is very important to me, probably even more than money. As long as my family is financially stable, I'd say I'll be a very happy woman.
After getting my CPA, I'll be able to financially support myself, get married, and have children. By working hard, sticking to my plan, and preparing myself for any obstacles, I think I can successfully achieve all the visions I have for my future.
1. GET MY MASTERS DEGREE---While I don't see myself working 9-5 in a corporate office enviornment, I know having a masters degree in Accounting will open many doors for me. It will give me security, and a back up plan, should any of my other visions fail. Also, It will help me with my second vision.
2. OPEN A DANCE STUDIO---I never made it to broadway, or the American Ballet Theatre, or even bothered to join a small company. However, opening a studio would allow me to do something I love, while running my own business and working for myself. Two things that are very important to me. And my business degree would simply allow me to be in control of both the teaching aspect of the studio, as well as the finances and back of the house.
3. BECOME MORE INVOLVED IN MY FATHER BUSINESS---My father owns a restaurant, and unfortunately I'm not as involved in it as I would like to be. Within the next five years, I'd like to develop a stronger relationship with my father, possibly expand his business, and bring in more money. I know I could bring an abundance of good ideas to the table, and although we may butt heads, it will be a great way to bring in extra money for my family.
4. HAVE A FAMILY---Growing up in America with only my mother and father has given me the strong inclination to want a big family. I would like to have at least three kids, and hopefully give them the family support and closeness that I lacked. Family is very important to me, probably even more than money. As long as my family is financially stable, I'd say I'll be a very happy woman.
After getting my CPA, I'll be able to financially support myself, get married, and have children. By working hard, sticking to my plan, and preparing myself for any obstacles, I think I can successfully achieve all the visions I have for my future.
Friday, November 5, 2010
REPOST: our UNBREAKABLE egg
Our group did not begin with a formal planning process whatsoever. Instead, we jumped right in to brainstorming ideas on how we would successfully drop an egg from ten feet without it breaking. When the Professor posted the directions on the blackboard, we failed to note down what our complete assignment was. According to the planning process, we did miss a few things. For example:
Defining goals and objectives::We did pay close attention to the deadline, and were very focused on getting the plan completely organized before the straws were handed out. However, this was the only thing we really focused on. We did not pay attention to the other directions, such as drawing a sketch, naming the egg, and recording all the team member names on our paper.
Determining current status compared to objectives: We knew from the start that because our group had some experience with egg-drops (some of us had done similar exercises before), that we did not have much of a problem with that aspect of the assignment. The weaknesses that held us back were our lack of focus, and the fact that we did not choose a team leader, or someone to record what we were doing as we went along and to write out the paper that was to be handed in.
Developing alternative strategies: We did come up with a few alternative strategies. We had two or three ideas on how we were going to balance the egg inside the contraption we made out of straws. We also had multiple ideas on how much tape we would use to hand the egg from, and how much we would need to hold the egg contraption together. We also considered halving the width of the tape, so that we would have more of it, but we also had to consider that if we did this then the tape would not be as strong.
Analyzing alternatives and making a tactical plan: Once the straws were handed out, we went straight to work. I built the contraption, because I was the one with the most experience. The other teammates gave me input as to where the tape would hold best, and how to attach the tape we would be hanging the egg from to the actual casing around the egg, This was successful, and within the ten minutes we had finished our contraption and headed up to the front of the room.
Implement and Evaluate results: Our results were positive as far as the breaking of the egg. The egg did not break. However, had we not missed out on one of the most critical steps in the planning process, we would have gained the extra credit points.
In conclusion, our team failed to follow the planning process perfectly. It may not be that obvious, but the first step seemed to be the most important for us. If we had defined our goals, and realized that we needed to choose a leader, and follow ALL the given directions, we would have been completely successful. Unfortunately, I believe we got caught up in the moment and were so excited about the creation of our egg contraption, that naming the egg, and creating a team list did not seem important to us. Next time, we must make sure to follow all the directions and steps in the planning process, because even though it may not seem that way, each of them is equally important.
Defining goals and objectives::We did pay close attention to the deadline, and were very focused on getting the plan completely organized before the straws were handed out. However, this was the only thing we really focused on. We did not pay attention to the other directions, such as drawing a sketch, naming the egg, and recording all the team member names on our paper.
Determining current status compared to objectives: We knew from the start that because our group had some experience with egg-drops (some of us had done similar exercises before), that we did not have much of a problem with that aspect of the assignment. The weaknesses that held us back were our lack of focus, and the fact that we did not choose a team leader, or someone to record what we were doing as we went along and to write out the paper that was to be handed in.
Developing alternative strategies: We did come up with a few alternative strategies. We had two or three ideas on how we were going to balance the egg inside the contraption we made out of straws. We also had multiple ideas on how much tape we would use to hand the egg from, and how much we would need to hold the egg contraption together. We also considered halving the width of the tape, so that we would have more of it, but we also had to consider that if we did this then the tape would not be as strong.
Analyzing alternatives and making a tactical plan: Once the straws were handed out, we went straight to work. I built the contraption, because I was the one with the most experience. The other teammates gave me input as to where the tape would hold best, and how to attach the tape we would be hanging the egg from to the actual casing around the egg, This was successful, and within the ten minutes we had finished our contraption and headed up to the front of the room.
Implement and Evaluate results: Our results were positive as far as the breaking of the egg. The egg did not break. However, had we not missed out on one of the most critical steps in the planning process, we would have gained the extra credit points.
In conclusion, our team failed to follow the planning process perfectly. It may not be that obvious, but the first step seemed to be the most important for us. If we had defined our goals, and realized that we needed to choose a leader, and follow ALL the given directions, we would have been completely successful. Unfortunately, I believe we got caught up in the moment and were so excited about the creation of our egg contraption, that naming the egg, and creating a team list did not seem important to us. Next time, we must make sure to follow all the directions and steps in the planning process, because even though it may not seem that way, each of them is equally important.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)