Lesson 6 - C-Vat Psychometric Leadership Style Report

According to the foreword:  "This report generates the 'Leadership Style' analysis based on C-VAT Psychometric Profile.  C-VAT measures a person's natural traits.  When it comes to leading, having the right traits is more important than having the right attitude.  Individuals who desire to be in leadership roles without possessing the supporting traits in their natural self will rely on masked or modified behaviors.  Such behaviors are short-termed, require tremendous effort on the individual's part, and may not yield sustained performance and results."

I first received the report in Dec 2013, I was cynical; thinking to myself: 'OMG, not another personality test result!  I have done MBTI, DISC, Enneagram and..... Enough!'  I threw the report aside.

When Mr Jamali, our trainer took the whole lesson, going through the 4 sub-themes, then the 4 sub-dimensions of the sub-themes; I looked at my report,  For some points I was sold, other points I didn't agree.

Well, I agreed on:
As a leader I am well organized and constantly planning, I take ownership of what I believe is under my care and retain control. Am concerned about others without being overly involved.  Am imaginative and explore new concepts and ideas.....and others on the leadership part.

However, I don't agree on:
I may not be effective to take on leadership roles such as public speaking or managing a larger group as I tend to be shy.  Me shy, no, no, no.  I may be reserved and aloof at times, shy..NO.
As a leader, I tend to be less interested in material rewards or excessive compliments.  I may not find that they are necessary. NOT TRUE!  I need material rewards for a better lifestyle.

It was good that Mr Jamali took the time to explain the report to us.  Very grateful to him. This report is different from MBTI, Enneagram in that it is focused on the Leadership Style. Even if the report is 75% accurate, it can still be applied at work.  This would be most helpful to the HR and managers.  The report would serve as a guide for delegating the right candidate for the job.

For me, I feel that this helps me to know my strengths and weaknesses.  I will know when to use my strengths and know what the areas I need to improve on.
If only my present boss had read this report.  She would know that I am a leader, I don't like to be micro-manage.  And she won't tell me: "Janette is Geok Choo!, you should be able to put 2 & 2 together!"  How the hell I know Janette is Geok Choo, it was not mentioned anywhere in the email!  And for heaven's sake, I am only 3 weeks on the job: I don't know the students' name, don't know where the files are (company just moved office last week of Jan '14, I joined after the move on 4th Feb '14).  She would also know that the instructions given to me will have to be specific.  "These are the aroma oils".  How do I know I have to distribute the oils to the students! You didn't tell me!

Well, this report is good for my own personal development.  I realized that I do have the natural traits of a leader.  I will continuously strive to improve, learn new skills and reflect on the experiences.  Using the Gibb's model of reflection to help me in the process.

I also realized why I am not motivated to work in the present company.  I can and enjoy working alone, so that is not the problem.  The problem is that I don't have a team to lead.  I am lost and demotivated!  I need to leave this job soon, or I will die of lack of motivation!