1. The 5 Minute Personality Test
An Industrial Organizational Psychology Personality Profile

2. History/Background
This test was designed by industrial/organizational (I/O) psychologists to help determine how different personality types and groups would be most efficient in the workplace
They designated that there are four “styles” (Based on animals) that encompass a person’s natural inclinations, strengths and weaknesses. It also helps indicate which types or styles work best together and how to best motivate different types of people in a task-oriented environment

3. Directions
On the paper there are 10 horizontal lines with four words on each line (one in each of 4 columns)
In each line put the number “4” next to the word that best describes you in that line; a “3” next to the word that the describe the next best’ a “2” to the next best word and a “1” by the word that least describes you.
When you have finished you need to total up the words by COLUMN

4. How to Read Your Results
Each Letter (L, O, G, B) stands for a particular personality types. The column with the highest score is you dominant personality type, while the column with the 2nd highest score is you sub-dominant type
L=Lions/Leaders
O=Otters/Influence
G=Golden Retrievers=Loyalty
B=Beavers=Industrious

5. The Animal Spectrum

6. Understanding and Valuing a Lion
Lions are Leaders. They are usually the bosses at work (Or at least think they are!) They are decisive, bottom-line folks who are observers, not watchers or listeners . They love to solve problems They are usually individualists who love to seek new adventures and opportunities
Lions are confident and self-reliant. They take charge in group settings. Their aggressive tone/behavior can sometimes cause problems with others

7. Strengths and Weaknesses of a Lion
Natural Strengths
Natural Weaknesses
Decisive
Goal Oriented
Achievement Driven
Gets Results
Risk Taker
Takes Initiative
Self-Starter
Persistent
Efficient
Competitive
Driven to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
Impatient
Blunt
Demanding
Poor Listener
Impulsive
Projects > People
Insensitive
“Runs Over” others who try to speak
Fears inactivity or relaxation
Quickly bored by routines or mechanics

8. What Lion’s Need: Basic Disposition: Fast-paced, task oriented
Motivated By: Results, challenge, action, power, credit for achievement
Time Management: Focus on NOW instead of distant future, Get a lot done in less time than peers, Hate wasting time. Get straight to the point
Communication Style: Great at initiating, not good at listening
Decision Making: Impulsive, Results-focused, needs few facts to make a decision
When Under Pressure: Takes command, becomes autocratic
Greatest Needs: Results, Variety, New Challenges, Solve problems, Direct answers
Greatest Desires: Freedom, Authority, Variety, Difficult Assignments, Opportunity for advancement

9. Understanding an Otter
Otters are excitable, fun-seeking, cheerleader types who love to talk! They’re great at motivating others and need to be in an environment where they can talk and have a vote on major decisions. They have an outgoing nature and make great “networkers”
Otters can be very loving and encouraging UNLESS they are under pressure-they tend to use their verbal skills to attack. They have a strong desire to be liked and enjoy being the center of attention.
Otters are often attentive to style, clothes and “flash”. They are the life of any party and most people enjoy being around them

10. Strengths and Weaknesses of an Otter
Natural Strengths
Natural Weaknesses
Enthusiastic
Optimistic
Good Communicator
Emotional/Passionate
Motivational/Inspirational
Outgoing
Personable
Dramatic
Fun-Loving
Unrealistic
Not detail-oriented
Disorganized
Impulsive
Listens to “feelings” above “logic”
Reactive
Can be too Talkative
Easily excitable

11. What Otters Need Basic Disposition: Fast-paced, people-oriented
Motivated By: Recognition, Approval from others
Time Management: Focus on the future and have a tendency to rush to the next exciting thing
Communication Style: Enthusiastic and stimulating, often one-way; but can inspire and motivate others
Decision Making: Intuitive and fast. Makes a lot of “right calls’ and a lot of wrong ones
When Under Pressure: ATTACKS. Often more concerned with popularity than achieving tangible results
Greatest Needs: Social activities and recognition. Activities that are fun, and freedom from details
Greatest Desires: Prestige, friendly relationships, opportunity to help and motivate others, opportunities to share ideas verbally

12. Understanding a Beaver
Beavers have a strong need to do things right and “by the book”. They are great at providing quality control in an office or any field that require accuracy (accounting, engineering etc…)
Because rules, consistency and high standards are so important to Beavers, they are often frustrated with others who do not share these same characteristics.
Beavers have a strong need to maintaining high (and sometimes unrealistic) standards that can short-circuit their ability to express warmth in a relationship

13. Strengths and Weaknesses of a Beaver
Natural Strengths
Natural Weaknesses
Accurate
Analytical
Detail-oriented
Thorough
Industrious
Orderly
Methodical
High Standards
Intuitive
Controlled
Too hard on self
Too critical on others
Perfectionist
Overly Cautious
Won’t make decisions without all the facts
Too Picky
Overly sensitive

14. What Beavers Need Basic Disposition: Slow paced, task oriented
Motivated By: The desire to be right and maintain quality
Time Management: Beavers tend to work slowly to make sure they are accurate
Communication Style: Beavers are good listeners, communicate details and are usually diplomatic
Decision Making: Avoids making decisions; needs lots of information before they will make a decision
When Under Pressure: Tries to avoid pressure/tense situations. They can ignore deadlines
Greatest Needs: Security, gradual change and time to adjust to it
Greatest Desires: Clearly defined tasks, stability, security, low risk, tasks that require precision and planning

15. Understanding a Golden Retriever
Golden Retrievers are LOYAL above all else. They’re so loyal that they can absorb the most emotional pain and punishment in a relationship and still stay committed.
They are great listeners, incredibly empathetic, and warm encouragers.
However, they tend to be such “pleasers” that they can have great difficulty being assertive in a situation or relationship when it is needed

16. Strengths and Weaknesses of a Golden Retriever
Natural Strengths
Natural Weaknesses
Patient
Easy-Going
Team Player
Stable
Empathetic
Compassionate
Sensitive to others
Loyal
People> Projects
Dependable
Reliable
Supportive
Agreeable
Indecisive
Over accommodating
May sacrifice results for the sake of harmony
Slow to initiate
Avoids confrontation
Tends to hold grudges and remember hurts inflicted by others
Fears change/instability

17. What Golden Retrievers Need
Basic Disposition: Slow paced, people oriented
Motivated By: Desire for good relationships and appreciation of others
Time Management: Focus on the present and devote lots of time to helping others and building relationships
Communication Style: Two-way communicator, great listener and provides empathetic response
Decision Making: Makes decisions slowly, wants input from others and often yields to the input
When Under Pressure: Gives in to the opinions, wishes and ideas of others. Often too tolerant
Greatest Needs: Security, gradual change and time to adjust to it. A conflict-free environment
Greatest Desires: Quality friendships security, consistent environment, a relaxed, friendly environment, freedom to work at own pace