This is an interim report summarising David Detnell’s personality profile as assessed by the Fifteen Factor Personality Questionnaire Plus (15FQ+). The 15FQ+ is designed to provide a more objective assessment of personality than normally possible from a typical interview. These analyses identify David Detnell’s characteristics in three occupationally relevant aspects: Interpersonal style, Thinking style and Coping style. The use of the 15FQ+ is restricted to professionals who have been trained in personality testing, and be able to interpret the significance of his profile within a work setting. Response Style Indicators The 15FQ+ contains a number of validity indicators that provide some insight into the David Detnell’s response style. The results suggest that David Detnell could have been rather concerned to present himself in a socially acceptable manner. Given this, he may have intentionally (or otherwise) selected answers that project a highly positive image of himself given the context it was completed. These could indicate that he deliberately answered the questionnaire in a manner to distort the true results or we can assume the information given is a true reflection of his personality. Interpersonal Style David Detnell personality orientation is quite extraverted. He will like a good deal of contact with people while adopting an open style of communications. He is often perceived to be warm hearted, caring and easily relating to people. Given the situation, he can be sympathetic and conscientious to ones feeling. He is likely to feel at ease in the company of strangers, and will tend to come forward in social gatherings. He can be projected as good-natured, easy going personality, relating to others in a quite warm, caring and manner. He tends to be spontaneous, enthusiastic and quite optimistic in his approach to life. Talkative, socially confident, he is very comfortable in any social setting. David can be accommodating to any situation given to him but will use his judgement, assertiveness if need be to handle the outcome or situation. David can be naive in most situations and place his faith and reliance on other individuals totally. David would work best in environments where he is surrounded by groups of individuals. His confidence is reflected in his own intellectual capacity. David will be apprehensive in taking on tasks outside his own comfort zone but rely on his tried and tested skills. Thinking Style (David lacks sensitivity and can often be tough minded in situations presented to him. He views situations more in an objective manner and not easily swayed by culture or aesthetics. His view on most things will be based on rational and substance and little consideration for sentiments. David is extremely concerned about day-to-day, practical matters and has his feet firmly on the ground. Down to earth, he will susceptible to external realities but will focus on the things that work. Conventional and conservative in nature, he will choose to go with the traditional and safe method relying minimal on approaches or concepts that have not been tried or tested. Quite resilient, he will follow this status quo approach with little room for new ideas. David intends to set high standards for himself and the individuals around him. Often perceived as a perfectionist and paying attention to each detail meticulously. David’s behaviour and attitudes reflect a balance between his own personal belief system, social norms and society expectations. Having concern for his reputation and being rather status conscious, he will emphasise self-discipline and control. Although he is strongly drawn to social settings and needs a good deal of stimulation, this should guard him against taking impulsive actions. On many occasions, David’s will take a balance view on tailoring his approach to the individual he is dealing with either being direct or diplomatic. This stand is objective and receptive to the individual he is dealing with. Coping Style David Detnell tends to be emotionally stable but in some situations may demonstrate uneasiness in controlling his emotions. Though consistently demonstrating adequate energy to cope with life’s challenges, he takes things with stride and not easily ruffled by life’s up and down’s. His self-confident prevails but may be occasionally be tested in some situations. Given this personality type he will be able make rational decisions without undue influence. David is a composed and relaxed personal who takes a balance view on most things in life. Some level of anxiety might result from this but nothing too alarming for this personality type. David tends to take individuals opinions at face value placing his complete faith, trustworthiness on them. He intends to have a positive view on human nature and somewhat naïve. Points for Discussion · Certain problems may require you to approach them in a holistic approach manner. · While it is good to do try and tested methods, try to experiment and search for new ways of doing things i.e. thinking out of the box and being creative. · Try not to take things at face value and rely solely on one’s opinion. By broadening your horizon, you will discover more options. Summary Davide Dentell appears to be socially confident with conventional values. He likes things in an order and form. Best described as an individual who likes to interact with people of all walks of life and warm hearted. He tends to put a lot of trust on individuals, taking everything they say at face value. He makes rational decisions based on his judgement and maintains composure at all times.