RAINBOW
Take the test that’s creating a buzz in offices around the world!
Are you the sort of person who makes a list for everything? Do you take the tea round so often your nickname should be ‘mug’? However you handle work situations, this social media model will help you stay one step ahead of the game. This technique codes employees as green, blue, red or yellow, and is now enjoying a renaissance, says Carey Mulqueen of workplace performance company Tracom in UK. “We’ve had clients tell us how it saved their careers.” A workplace can be dominated by people with one or two styles, but having too much of one can exaggerate natural weaknesses. Having a mix, or a workplace rainbow, is ideal. Understand your work personality and you’ll enjoy better relationships with colleagues and see your to-do list ticked. All you have to do is take the test— designed exclusively for Cosmo by Carey and his team.
1. WHEN I’M AT WORK...
a. I’m very independent and work alone—you’ll rarely find me at the bar with colleagues after hours. b. I’m the first to suggest a team lunch or night out. c. I get annoyed if I don’t tick off enough jobs on my to-do list. d. I’m quite vocal to my colleagues about my thoughts and ideas.
2. WHEN SOLVING A PROBLEM...
a. I like looking at the facts properly before I make the final decision. b. I’ll usually give my friends or family a call to ask their opinions on the matter. c. I’m quick at decision making, often doing it alone. d. I often decide something in the heat of the moment and take risks.
3. DURING MEETINGS...
a. I don’t like going off topic and would rather stay focused than gossip. b. I’m usually the one who starts talking about what I did on Saturday night. c. I don’t mess around and tend to get straight to the point; the quicker I’m out of there, the better. d. I love to get creative but prefer to do it informally, such as a pre-work brainstorm over coffee.
4. IT HELPS ME...
a. When people give me my space and don’t ask me about my personal life. b. When people make an effort to get to know me, even if it’s through a quick chat. c. When people don’t waste my time; I’d rather get down to business. d. When people are as enthusiastic and excited about a project as I am.
5. AT WORK, IT IS MOST IMPORTANT FOR ME TO...
a. Not be wrong. b. Be the girl who everyone likes. c. Get amazing results. d. Go with the flow.
6. WHEN WORKING WITH OTHERS, I EXPECT THEM...
a. To be patient, accurate and deliver on what they promise. b. To be friendly and have my back. c. To be efficient and keep their head in the game. d. To be collaborative, fun and sociable.