Using your learning style-Work

Using your learning style

Work

Learning style affects the kind of work you prefer and the ways you work best. Knowing about your learning style can help you find satisfaction in your working life. You can choose the kinds of employment and participate at work in ways that best fit who you are and what you are naturally good at. It also allows you to recognize the differences between yourself and co-workers and understand the difficulties you experience in your working life.

In the video, Tran and Eddie obviously had different working styles. Tran preferred to read the directions and go step-by-step, and he felt frustrated when Eddie interrupted him to ask questions. Eddie liked to work with others. He worked best at solving problems through talking things out and looking at the whole picture. But if Eddie and Tran can continue to learn about their own styles and communicate their particular strengths to each other they can become a very effective team. Eddie can contribute a creative, spontaneous element, while Tran can make sure the details are taken care of. People with different styles do things in different ways: it can be a source of conflict or a basis for understanding and working as a team. Being a successful employee requires having the ability to solve problems, manage time and communicate well with other people. Taking the time to learn about your style and those of your co-workers can make working a more successful and enjoyable experience.

extrovert
E

You like to think out loud and work on projects with others.

You like to see the visible results from your work.

You are activity oriented and like excitement.

You are enthusiastic about your work and like to act first, think later.

You like to talk things out to better understand how to approach work problems.

You are easy-going and friendly toward your co-workers, clients and customers.

Style Strengths
E's work best when they can generate new ideas by talking to co-workers and brainstorming, get support from a co-worker or boss, and find opportunities for variety in their work.

Style Challenges
E's need to know when to be organized, when to set aside feelings and look at facts, and be willing to spend more time on details. At work E's need to find ways to stay interested in long-term projects or repetitive tasks.

introvert
I

You prefer to look inward to your own thoughts and feelings.

You like to listen, observe, read, and write.

You take your time to understand situations, complete tasks, and present your work to others.

You think about an idea first, act on it later.

You like to work privately and independently.

Style Strengths
I's work best when they take some time alone if they feel overwhelmed, find opportunities to use their creativity in their work, and seek out work environments that are calm and quiet.

Style Challenges
I's need to learn how to be better communicators, how to work with others, and how to give and receive criticism. At work l's need to find ways to blend into the existing work environment and be less independent, be willing to be a team member, and share their ideas and tasks more freely.

sensing
S

You are interested in facts and details.

You strive for precision and accuracy.

You are realistic and like to complete a project by doing one thing at a time.

You are careful and detailed.

You pay attention to the present moment.

Style Strengths
S's work best when they find tasks that are reality based and concrete. The prefer work environments that have structure and routine and like when they can become involved in hands-on projects.

Style Challenges
S's need to be more flexible, focus on the bigger picture, and develop a deeper understanding of problems and people. At work S's need to learn to use their imagination more, appreciate that trait in others, and see the value in new ideas and in planning for the future.

intuitive
N

You like variety and to be inspired.

You rely on instinct and have a good grasp of the big picture.

You like to read between the lines and find meaning in what you do.

You like to be inventive and creative in solving problems.

You like to be recognized for the work you do.

Style Strengths
N's work best when they find tasks that are open ended and have opportunities to use their creativity. They like to use their imagination to help solve problems and prefer work that has variety.

Style Challenges
N's need to be more realistic, to spend time on details, and to work on completing projects. At work N's need to appreciate realistic and concrete ways of accomplishing tasks, work on developing the ability to follow through on projects, and attend to tasks that need immediate attention.

thinking
T

You seek fairness and equality.

You are a critical evaluator of people and things.

You approach projects with logical principles.

You seek clarity and like to bring order out of confusion.

You like to have a solid understanding of your work tasks.

Style Strengths
T s work best when they seek a challenging and structured work environment and find tasks that can be done independently. They prefer work situations where they can focus on specific work tasks.

Style Challenges
T's need to learn to be sensitive to co-workers' feelings, to recognize the contributions of others, and to be more flexible and open to other ideas. At work T's need to be more patient with co-workers who solve problems in different ways and to work on thinking with their hearts as well as with their heads.

feeling
F

You like to interact with people on the job.

You like to work in a supportive role with others.

You have a great interest in communication and listening.

You like to respond to other people's needs,

You need harmony in the work place. .

Style Strengths
F's work best when they are in a warm and harmonious work environment. They prefer jobs where they can help or work with others and can freely express themselves.

Style Challenges
F's need to learn to pay attention to details and technical information, to ask others for help on the job, and to accept constructive criticism. At work F's need to learn how to keep from letting their feelings affect their ability to do their jobs and how to utilize their analytic skills when problem solving.

judging
J

You like to have a clear structure and know what is expected of you.

You aim toward completing projects.

You like to be organized and have a plan.

You like to schedule tasks and prefer a steady, orderly process of doing things.

You tend to approach work tasks by following instructions and going "by the book."

Style Strengths
J's work best when they are in a structured and orderly work environment, when they are rewarded for getting the job done, and have opportunities for using their planning and decision-making skills.

Style Challenges
J's need to be more spontaneous and flexible, accept conflict as a natural part of work life, and think carefully about other points of view before making up their minds.

perceiving
P

You like to solve problems in your own way.

You prefer open exploration without a pre-planned structure.

You like variety in your work.

You like to find unique ways of doing routine jobs.

You like your work to be enjoyable.

Style Strengths
P's work best when they are interacting with others, when they can complete tasks at their own pace, and take a personal interest in their work.

Style Challenges
P's need to be more organized and structured, to learn how to follow through on details, and to manage time better. At work P's need to work on completing tasks on time, being serious when the moment calls for it, and be willing to stay focused on a particular project, task, or detail.