Drivers - Interpretations

Question 1

Balance - what it means when LOW

Answer 1

• Feels career is more
  important than other
  aspects of their life.
• Consistently works long
  hours.
• Maintains a relentless
  pace.
• Has difficulty saying no
  to requests.
• Misses personal
  commitments due to
  work demands
• Commitment to work
  may lead to unhealthy
  lifestyle

Question 2

Balance - what it means when HIGH

Answer 2

• Has clear life priorities
  that guide decisions
  about workload and
  work demands.
• Consistently maintains a
  lifestyle that counteracts
  stress.
• Prioritizes Self
  Development
• Can say no to requests
  that would lead to
  high stress/pressure or
  interfere with important
  non-work commitments

Question 3

Challenge - what it means when LOW

Answer 3

• Prefers to stick with
  familiar challenges.
• Is less likely to proactively
  seek out complex
  problems to solve.
• Is willing to walk away
  from “un-doable”
  assignments.
• Tends to work in their
  own comfort zone.

Question 4

Challenge - what it means when HIGH

Answer 4

• Continuously seeks out
  challenges and sets
  difficult goals.
• Does not give up—even
  when it may be prudent
  to do so.
• Sees endeavors through
  to the end.
• Wants to be the best at
  something.
• Is energized by
  competition.

Question 5

Structure - what it means when LOW

Answer 5

• Follows a non-linear,
  multidirectional, varied
  career path.
• Is most engaged when
  there is newness and
  unpredictability.
• Likes to develop some
  expertise in many areas.
• Is comfortable with
  minimal processes and
  procedures.

Question 6

Structure - what it means when HIGH

Answer 6

• Pursues an established
  career path.
• Gravitates toward
  replicable, predictable
  situations.
• Employs specialized
  skills to solve complex
  problems.
• Relies on established
  best practices.

Question 7

Collaboration - what it means when LOW

Answer 7

• Pursues independent
  accomplishments.
• Values autonomy over
  interdependence.
• Makes own decisions
  about work priorities.
• Especially enjoys being
  recognized for own
  contributions.
• Prefers self-reliance.

Question 8

Collaboration - what it means when HIGH

Answer 8

• Shares responsibility
  with others to achieve
  common objectives.
• Considers the needs of
  the group above their
  own.
• Partners with others to
  get work done.
• Gives credit for
  accomplishments.
• Is trusted by others.

Question 9

Independence - what it means when LOW

Answer 9

• Prefers working for
  others and being part of
  a larger organization
• Is comfortable with
  others setting direction
  and making decisions for
  the good of the company
• Willingly follows the
  organization’s rules and
  procedures
• Navigates company
  structure and hierarchy
  deftly

Question 10

Independence - what it means when HIGH

Answer 10

• Feels limited by
  organizational structure
  and processes.
• Pursues own vision.
• Values collecting
  marketable skills.
• Enjoys the freedom
  to make independent
  decisions.

Question 11

Power - what it means when LOW

Answer 11

• Feels career is more
  important than other
  aspects of their life.
• Consistently works long
  hours.
• Maintains a relentless
  pace.
• Has difficulty saying no
  to requests.
• Misses personal
  commitments due to
  work demands
• Commitment to work
  may lead to unhealthy

Question 12

Power - what it means when HIGH

Answer 12

• Says yes to bigger jobs
  and bigger titles.
• Leverages title and
  position to influence
  direction and decisions.
• Thrives in high-visibility
  roles.
• Readily takes
  on additional
  responsibilities and
  challenges.