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The Lion Style
Discover the behavioural characteristics of a lion and how lions like to communicate.
 
The Monkey Style
See the personal preferences of those who are mostly 'monkey'.
 
The Horse Style
What makes someone a horse and how do horses like to be communicated with?
 

The Owl Style

Behavioural Characteristics:

  • Serious, persistent, orderly
  • Seeks facts and data
  • Structured and organised
  • Concentrates on detail
  • Good problem-solving skills 
  • Perfectionist, wants to be right   
  • Over-relies on data collection and proof
  • Critical of others’ performance
  • Complies with authority
  • Dislikes too much involvement
  • Slow, cautious pace and decision-making
  • Time-disciplined and precise
  • Prefers objective, task focus
  • Works alone, slowly and precisely
  • Follows directions and standards
  • Likes controlled circumstances

Your motivations:
  • Precision 
  • Accuracy
Your priorities:
  • Task
  • Details
  • Process
Irritations for you:
  • Surprises 
  • Unpredictability

 

Likely behaviour under stress:

Will withdraw and may appear:
  • Over-reliant on data/ documentation
  • Resistant to change
  • Slow to act
  • Unable to meet deadlines
  • Lacking in imagination
  • Withdrawn
  • Resentful
Will need:
  • Guarantees that they’re right
  • Understanding of principles and details
  • Slow pace for ‘processing’ information
  • Removal of any threat to accuracy
  
 
To increase your behavioural flexibility

Key tips to adapt how you come across to other animals in general

  • Occasionally try shortcuts and timesavers
  • Try to adjust more readily to change and disorganisation
  • Work on timely decision making and initiating new projects
  • Compromise with the opposition
  • Share opinions and feelings
  • Use policies as guidelines only
 
For further development

Owls can be relied upon to get things right. They’re prepared to check as many times as necessary to avoid mistakes. Their thorough, precise approach and ability to identify potential problems is invaluable to any team – even though it can frustrate the other animals. Before deciding on your next step, look carefully through all the detail on each course page on this website. The Matrix is a good place to start. Courses such as Networking skills, Developing Personal Impact or Influencing with Impact may be a good place to start.