About this report

How we go about making decisions is really important, which is why the first six behaviours in Kim’s Transactions assessment focus on their six “qualitative” thought processes.

These decision styles shine a light on Kim’s personal blend of decision modes. Reasoning and logic for example require conscious, critical thought, whereas intuition, assertion, fate and magical thought processes do not (although they too have valid uses).

We then examine five modes of interpersonal communication. Together, these two parts gauge the effectiveness of interpersonal transactions between individuals and in teams.

Lastly we look at Kim’s perception of how effectively they combine rational thinking and productive communication.

Results for Kim Lee

The six decision styles

• Looking firstly at the Reasoning decision process, indications are strong that Kim keeps an open mind and avoids prejudging issues, looking at possibilities and alternative solutions before deciding.

• Kim defines a problem first and then gathers and assesses facts with (amongst other decision modes) a strong emphasis on Logic. They draw valid conclusions and develop alternative solutions with proof of their correctness.

• Kim uses Intuition, insights, hunches and guesswork to arrive at answers. They have the potential to think creatively and to short-circuit problems, but needs to verify answers logically.

• Moving on to Assertion. Kim has a ready answer, and they form opinions based - quite often - on assumptions, experience, beliefs and values. This behaviour will be useful where prompt answers are needed, but only if Kim is truly familiar with the situation.

• Where matters of Fate are concerned, Kim shows almost no preference for this decision mode. Instead they prefer to take action to influence the train of events, and to seek answers to questions.

• Kim places very little credence in the idea that things happen "as if by Magic ". They look behind issues and events to find cause-and-effect relationships, believing there are practical explanations that could be discovered.

The five communicating modes

• Kim shows only a slight inclination to be Judgmental. To some extent they expects people to be self-disciplined, preferring not to pressure them unnecessarily. Although they may feel uncomfortable enforcing rules or ’telling people off’, they may still be inclined to ensure that people follow rules, where appropriate.

• They put caring and concern for others ahead of self-interest. A Supportive person, Kim offers well-intended advice and guides people into ’what’s best’. This can be a two-edged sword as it also has the potential to stifle individual responsibility and initiative.

• Objective and detached, Kim remains calm, thinks before responding, and chooses responses to suit each situation. They won’t allow themself to get caught up in others’ emotions, and can be seen as indifferent or lacking humour.

• Kim keeps their Natural feelings somewhat in check, and doesn’t often allow themself to show enthusiasm, excitement or ’negative’ feelings easily.

• When it comes to group pressure, Kim shows some inclination for being Adaptive to such pressures. But if the situation calls for it they will work to fit into the group.

Rating effectiveness

The last factor in this report deals with making transactions effective by combining rational thinking with productive communication. The Reasoning and Logic decision processes work well with Objective communicating but, in different environments, other combinations can work well too. What actually works will depend on Kim’s circumstances, as well as the range of learned and creative responses that stream from their personal behavioural archives.

• Lastly, when exploring how Effective Kim rates their decision making, the result shows that they usually make balanced and timely decisions that lead to wanted results. They also review and revise their decisions to keep on chosen path.