Responses of the 9 Types to change

Faced with a significant change imposed in the company's organisational system, how do you instinctively react?

The reformer (Type 1) sees all the faults in the current operational system... but also sees proposals put on the table too quickly. He would like people to take account of his opinion and sets about working on this.

The giver (Type 2) feels the impact that this change will have on his immediate superior and offers his availability and help. He is on the look out for colleagues’ responses and shows that he understands.

The achiever (Type 3) immediately seizes opportunities related to the change and lets the right people know. So quickly does he see which way the wind is blowing that he presents it as a logical consequence of his own actions.

The individualist (Type 4) refers to the history of the organisation to confirm that people are poorly understood with regard to their aspirations and that it's time to devise more creative solutions to the problems posed.

The expert (Type 5) shuts himself away in his office to reflect on the issues and the consequences of what is happening. He sifts what is essential from what is peripheral in order to preserve the best of the past with a view to the future.

The vigilant person (Type 6) wonders about the loyalty of those who took the decisions and verifies this by cross-checking. With regard to himself, he imagines numerous scenarios so as not to be caught off guard.

The pleasure seeker (Type 7) was starting to get bored with the existing routine and sees the interesting and even amusing aspects of what is happening. He also makes sure he doesn’t let himself get trapped in a precise role people would have him play.

The justice seeker (Type 8) checks whether the chosen route is fair before committing himself to it fully or fighting against it with all his strength. He takes things in hand energetically so as not to waste time.

The conciliator (Type 9) is torn between the conflicting responses of others. He himself sees the possible advantages and disadvantages and attempts to alleviate tensions by listening to everyone.