I believe that if you asked my friends about my strengthens and weaknesses, they would start off by listing all of my weaknesses and faults and most likely would take some personal shots at me in the conversation. They would start by talking about how I never return text messages, then most likely say how I am not great at remembering names, times, or places. I am sure that they would then debate my physical appearance and its affect on my poor golf game. If the conversation lasted an hour, I believe that they would focus about 55 minutes on my faults. I would have to agree with all of them because they are all true. I hate to text or talk on my phone, I am great at remembering faces, but I cant ever associate a name. I hate to be late professionally, but personally, I am alright with making an entrance. I am awful at golf, and I am sure that if I stretched, exercised and practiced I could get better, but who has time for that.
The last five minutes of the conversation would be easy and quick. They would say that I am as loyal and trustworthy a person as they know. They would tell you that I get things done and they can count on me. They would say that what really makes me special is that I can laugh at myself, and that by not taking myself too seriously I make everybody feel comfortable.
ikb5034 says
All joking aside, I am very passionate about team and organizational success. I like to think that I am innovative, perceptive and am adept at communicating my vision to others. Those attributes have served me well throughout my career and especially in my current role where I am working with leaders on multiple OD and change initiatives.
I think if you ask my co-workers, and clients what my weakness are, they would provide different response than my friends.
I also have a good group of close friends that like nothing better to point out any fault or weaknesses as quickly and as loudly as possible.
Edward Kincaid says
I see your self-effacing humor coming through your writing. Misery loves company so maybe find new friends, ones that better relate. Then misery becomes ignorance, as you all will be bad at golf, hate to text, etc. and no one will think twice about it.
cpp5131 says
This exercise is an interesting one: I wonder where this is leading? Within the context of OD, I think this will lead to a discussion about competencies. If you don’t return peoples messages or phone calls, tend to arrive late, etc…
…well, I think you’re in great company!
Joking aside: what do you feel are your strengths that lend themselves to work in OD?