Conscientiousness at work
Conscientiousness concerns the way in which we control, regulate, and direct our impulses. Conscientious individuals avoid trouble and achieve high levels of success through purposeful planning and persistence.
High scorers are well-organized, dependable, and disciplined. They tend to be reliable, work hard, and are generally goal-oriented.
Low scorers are more spontaneous, less constrained, and less reliable. They may be disorganized and unreliable.
The six facets of Conscientiousness
- C1
Self-Efficacy
Confidence in one's ability to accomplish things.
- C2
Orderliness
Preference for schedules and organization.
- C3
Dutifulness
Sense of moral obligation and responsibility.
- C4
Achievement-Striving
Drive to achieve goals and be successful.
- C5
Self-Discipline
Ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks.
- C6
Cautiousness
Tendency to think before acting.
The archetypes in this family
Work personas anchored in Conscientiousness, each a distinct, healthy way this trait shows up on the job.
The Silent Executor
3 anchor traitsHigh Achievement-Striving, high Self-Discipline, low Gregariousness - the introvert who ships.
The Compounder
3 anchor traitsHigh Self-Discipline, high Achievement-Striving, low Excitement-Seeking - the slow-burn long-game player.
The Lone Wolf
3 anchor traitsHigh Achievement-Striving, low Cooperation, low Gregariousness - the self-directed independent.
The Architect
3 anchor traitsHigh Orderliness, high Cautiousness, high Intellect - the person who designs the system everyone else works inside.
The Finisher
3 anchor traitsHigh Self-Discipline, high Dutifulness, high Orderliness - the one who closes every loop and never drops the ball.
The Self-Starter
3 anchor traitsHigh Self-Efficacy, high Achievement-Striving, high Assertiveness - the one who runs without waiting for permission.
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