SELF-ASSESSMENT
It’s All about You
AFFIRMATION
 Definition: af·fir·ma·tion (fr-mshn)
 n. The act of affirming or the state of being affirmed;
assertion.
 n. Something declared to be true; a positive statement or
judgment.
 Law. A solemn declaration given in place of a sworn
statement by a person who conscientiously objects to
taking an oath.
(The American Heritage Dictionary of the English
Language, 2006)
TOOLS
Daily Affirmation
Style Assessments
Books
Professional Coaching
Seminars/Conferences
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
 Self reflection is vital to leaders.
 Humans need to make sense of the world.
 Better understanding of our individual points of view,
thinking matters, mind sets, values, and ways we express
ourselves helps us to better relate to the world.
 Each individual is unique. Self awareness allows us to come
to common ground.
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Instructions – Step 1

Don’t open until instructed to do so
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Use “Self” as your reference point
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Rank order 4-3-2-1 – “4” best describes you
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Three minutes to finish
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Instructions – Step 2
 Add scores across
 Add scores down
 Graph
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Mind Styles
 Concrete Sequential (CS)
 Abstract Sequential (AS)
 Abstract Random (AR)
 Concrete Random (CR)
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Style Review Handout
 General characteristics
 Learner characteristics
 Leadership characteristics
 Team member characteristics
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Concrete Sequential Learner Characteristics
 Separates facts, activities, and data in right/wrong or
black/white
 Dislikes dirty or disorderly conditions
 Fears doing things incorrectly
 Prefers using manuals, checklist, and charts
 Wants teachers to provide concrete examples
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Abstract Sequential Learner Characteristics
 Able to see the forest and the trees−big picture
 Dislikes step-by-step and touchy-feely activities
 Fears being without an audience
 Prefers books, lectures, and debates
 Wants teacher to provide abstractions via ideas, models,
and concepts
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Abstract Random Learner Characteristics
 Able to create imaginative products
 Dislikes uncaring, unemotional people
 Fears being dominated by perfectionists
 Prefers brief lectures, group discussions, and role playing
 Wants teacher to permit mobility in the classroom and
working together
(Gregorc, 2010)
GREGORC STYLE DELINEATOR
Concrete Random Learner Characteristics
 Uses insight to skip details; functions well in open ended
activities.
 Dislikes step-by-step cookbook procedures
 Fears being mediocre, average, or unnoticed
 Prefers problem-solving activities, simulations, and
discussions
 Wants teacher to be open minded and a guide for
independent work
(Gregorc, 2010)
ACTIVITY
QUESTIONS
REFERENCES
 Pickett, J.P. (Ed.). (2006). The American heritage dictionary of the English language. (4th
ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co.
 Gregorc, A.F. (2010). Gregorc style delineator: A self-assessment instrument for adults.
(3rd ed.). Columbia, CT: Gregorc Associates, Inc.