Hey yo!
Just reached home from school (:
Was late for school today :$ I didnt stick to my new year resolutions D: I feel so ......
Frankly speaking i went to school instead of skipping it was because i dont wanna miss out anything.I really thinks that so far in my five years of education in xinmin sec,this 'project super achiever' was very worthwhile,be it time or money C:
So i've got 1demerit point and 2hours detension DDDD: Wahlao,now first time not warning liao!
Anw was told by gf that coach read my blog ytd and i was like 'sure not,he got so pro meh.maybe see wrong person's.' LOL!
Day 2
Was Coach Elgin for the second and last day.His actions and expressions like very cartoon at times la,he's very humourous too.Never failed to make us laugh out loud xD
Wrote about our dreams on a mahjong paper.Played some games like 'burning thighs' etc.
Did our personality profile-DISC.
Overall i'm type 'I',but my core,private self is type 'C'.Like 90plus% is accurate ok!
About type 'I' and 'C' at the bottom:
I (Influence) :
General Characteristics:
Enthusiastic. Trusting; Optimistic. Persuasive; Talkative. Impulsive; Emotional
Value to Team:
Creative problem solver. Great encourager. Motivates others to achieve. Positive sense of humor. Negotiates conflicts; peace maker.
Possible Weaknesses:
More concerned with popularity than tangible results. Inattentive to detail. Overuses gestures and facial expressions. Tends to listen only when it's convenient.
Greatest Fear:
Rejection.
Motivated By:
Flattery, praise, popularity, and acceptance. A friendly environment. Freedom from many rules and regulations. Other people available to handle details.
Ideal Environment:
Practical procedures. Few conflicts and arguments. Freedom from controls and details. A forum to express ideas. Group activities in professional and social environments
Remember a High I May Want:
Social esteem and acceptance, freedom from details and control, people to talk to, positive working conditions, recognition for abilities, opportunity to motivate and influence others.
DO:
Build a favorable, friendly environment. Give opportunity for them to verbalize about ideas, people and their intuition. Assist them in developing ways to transfer talk into action. Share testimonials from others relating to proposed ideas. Allow time for stimulating, sociable activities. Submit details in writing, but don't dwell on them. Develop a participative relationship. Create incentives for following through on tasks.
DON'T:
Eliminate social time. Do all the talking. Ignore their ideas or accomplishments. Tell them what to do.
While analyzing information, a High I may:
Lose concentration. Miss important facts and details. Interrupt. Be creative in problem solving.
I's possess these positive characteristics in teams:
Instinctive communicators. Participative managers - influence and inspire. Motivate the team. Spontaneous and agreeable. Respond well to the unexpected. Create an atmosphere of well being. Enthusiastic. Provide direction and leadership. Express ideas well. Work well with other people. Make good spokespersons. Will offer opinions. Persuasive. Have a positive attitude. Accomplish goals through people. Good sense of humor. Accepting of others. Strong in brainstorming sessions.
Personal Growth Areas for I's:
Weigh the pros and cons before making a decision; be less impulsive. Be more results oriented. Exercise control over your actions, words, and emotions. Focus more on details and facts. Remember to slow down your pace for other team members. Talk less; listen more. Consider and evaluate ideas from other team members. Concentrate on following through with tasks.
C (Compliance) :
General Characteristics:
Accurate; analytical. Conscientious; careful. Fact-finder; precise. High standards; systematic.
Value to Team:
Perspective: "the anchor of reality." Conscientious and even-tempered. Thorough to all activities. Defines situation; gathers, criticizes and tests information.
Possible Weaknesses:
Needs clear-cut boundaries for actions/relationships. Bound by procedures and methods. Gets bogged down in details. Prefers not to verbalize feelings. Will give in rather that argue.
Greatest Fear:
Criticism.
Motivated By:
Standards of high quality. Limited social interaction. Detailed tasks. Logical organization of information.
Ideal Environment:
Tasks and projects that can be followed through to completion. Specialized or technical tasks. Practical work procedures and routines. Few conflicts and arguments. Instructions and reassurance that they are doing what is expected of them.
Remember a High C May Want:
Autonomy and independence, controlled work environment, reassurance, precise expectations and goals, exact job descriptions, planned change.
DO:
Prepare your case in advance. Delineate pros and cons of proposed ideas. Support ideas and statements with accurate data. Reassure them that no surprises will occur. Submit an exact job description with a precise explanation of how that task fits into the big picture. Review recommendations with them in a systematic and comprehensive manner. Be specific when agreeing. Disagree with the facts rather than the person when disagreeing. Be patient, persistent, and diplomatic while providing explanations.
DON'T:
Refuse to explain details. Answer questions vaguely or casually.
While analyzing information, a High C may:
Become overly cautious and conservative. Get too bogged down in details. Avoid or postpone decisions, especially if they perceive a risk. Be an effective trouble shooter.
C's possess these positive characteristics in teams:
Instinctive organizers. "Do it yourself" managers - create and maintain systems. Strive for a logical, consistent environment. Control the details. Conscientious. Evaluate the team's progress. Ask important questions. Maintain focus on tasks. Offer conservative approaches. Emphasize quality. Think logically. Will share risks and responsibilities. Work systematically. Will strive for consensus. Diplomatic. Analyze obstacles.
Personal Growth Areas for C's:
Concentrate on doing the right things, not just doing things right. Be less critical of others' ideas and methods. Respond more quickly to accomplish team goals. Strive to build relationships with other team members. Be more decisive. Focus less on facts and more on people. Take risks along with other team members.
Learnt about studying style too,and i'm Audiotory type of learner.I learn better by listening but a little noise can distract me.
But i seriously think that Kinesthetic learners are damn cool lah.
Today
Learnt about how to study for examination tips,diff ways of copying notes,diff method of memorising things etc.Had surprise maths test,fail like shit man.Score 8 upon 50(?) or smth.HAHA~Must learn from past failures.
Beverly gave her little speech encouraging us 5Ns to do well,mug hard and so on.So 5Ns,we should really jiayou tgt!!
Watched some short video clips,then dinner then went to the hall.Listened to the coaches giving talks to parents.
In a blink of an eye,the motivation camp was over.So fast,really did enjoyed it.
I'm working tomorrow /: Sian~
I'm going out to study with gf,gf's bf and gf's bf's friend.Hope we really can study,having a type 'I' person like me in the group,it will be (*insert any words/sentences).
Thats all.
Bye loves.