The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II® is based on Dr. David
Keirsey's Temperament theory and has helped over 30 million people worldwide to
gain insight into themselves and the people around them. This insight is useful
when selecting a career or choosing a work environment.
According to Keirsey's Temperament Theory, people can be sorted into
four Temperament groups. These groups are referred to as Artisans, Guardians,
Rationals and Idealists.
- Artisans™prefer jobs where they can troubleshoot, respond to crises and negotiate. They also enjoy identifying and responding to opportunities.
- Guardians™prefer jobs that
demand responsibility. They enjoy improving the efficiency of processes and
setting up standardized procedures
- Rationals™enjoy jobs that demand a high level of expertise and high standards of competence. They enjoy designing and understanding systems.
- Idealists™enjoy jobs that
allow them to support and encourage others. Their tendency to be enthusiastic
can energize and improve the moral of others.
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