Communication Style Survey

This survey is designed to help users identify their predominant communication style(s). From each question group, select and circle the one answer that best fits how you think and act in everyday situations at work. Take approximately five minutes to complete this survey.

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Most people think of me as My greatest need is to be I am I have a tendency to be My greatest fear is I do my best when I see myself as I would rather I dislike ____ the most. I feel I am When upset, I When I have a special job to do, I like to When I am playing a game, I enjoy the _____ the most. Select the one word that describes you best.

A One who gets results. With people. Easy on others. Competitive. Rejection. Working with others. Reliable. Counsel. Involvement. Playful. Give in. Be impulsive. Sociability.

B A good talker. Given time to change. Organized. Bubbly. Conflict. Working by myself. Firm. Persuade. Conflict. Effective. Become verbal. Be direct. Excitement of winning. Attentive.

C A good listener. Encouraged. Dynamic. Considerate. Being wrong. Doing what I am told. Optimistic. Solve a problem. Inaction. Considerate. Leave the situation. Be supportive. Playing the game.

D A perfectionist. Given frank directions. A good mixer. Agreeable with others. Loss of control. Following the rules. Diligent. Give directions to others. Being alone. Accurate. Explode. Gather information. Testing of my knowledge. Direct.

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Precise.

Enthusiastic.

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C Self-reliant.

D Systematic.

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Decisive.

Calm.

Talkative.

Loyal.

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Orderly.

Harmonious.

Efficient.

Convincing.

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Generous.

Popular.

Outspoken.

Disciplined.

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Objective.

Accommodating.

Motivating.

Assertive.

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Charming.

Contented.

Diplomatic.

Determined.

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Doesnt give up.

Even-tempered.

Not extreme.

Happy and playful. Life of the party.

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Follows the rules.

Takes risks.

Patient.

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Cautious.

Determined.

Persuasive.

Friendly.

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Daring.

Convincing.

Considerate.

Consistent.

Communication Style Inventory: Scoring Your Results

A. Circle the corresponding letter for the answer to each of the questions on the preceding survey. For example, if you selected the response in Column B as your answer to Question 1, circle B in the row identified as 1 below. B. Total all the circled letters in each column, and write the total at the bottom of the table. C. Transfer your scores from the bottom line to the appropriate communication style quadrant on the following page.

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D C B D C D D C A D C D D A D B A D A C C A A D 1

C B A C B C A A B C A C C B A D B A B B B C D C 2

B A D B A A C B D A B A A C B C D B C A D D C B 3

A D C A D B B D C B D B B D C A C C D D A B B A 4

Communication Style Survey Results

Transfer your scores from the previous page to the table below.

Oriented more toward people

Quadrant 2 Score: _____ Amiable Likely to take an indirect approach Quadrant 1 Score: _____ Analytical

Quadrant 3 Score: _____ Expressive Likely to take a more direct approach Quadrant 4 Score: _____ Driver

Oriented more toward tasks/assignments

My preferred communication style is ________________________________. My secondary communication style is _______________________________.