Skills Analysis
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Rick
Rick has a strong, friendly and approachable interpersonal style. He is a good leader without being a bully; he is capable of listening to the input of others. His flexibility, strong work ethic, and background in operations management suggest that he would be able to feel at home in virtually all types of firms. The main question is what firms Rick would not thrive in: because he can be overly focused, likes a clear goal, and does not like to multitask, a creative-based firm would not likely be the best place for him, despite his background in marketing and retail. His lowest intelligence is ranked as mathematical intelligence, which suggests finance would not be the best fit. Ideally,...
He is analytical, and also a 'leader type,' although he tends to lead with his superior organizational skills, use of logic, and analysis, rather than with the force of his charisma and personality. James likes to lead by example and by offering new ideas, rather than through warmth, unlike Rick. He can also be a good team player, although he does have a tendency to be impatient. Also, perhaps because of his law enforcement background, he likes to assume authority rather than delegate. A firm that deals with government agencies…
