Compliant

Compliant Style

Compliant traits...
Conservative
Calculating
Stable
Dependable
Cautious
Traditional
Systematic
Accurate
Tactful
Diplomatic
The Compliant Style person is Slower-paced and Task-oriented.

They are accurate, precise, detail-oriented, conscientious, and prefer structure and order.

They think analytically, systematically, and carefully make decisions with plenty of research and information to back them up.

They tend to be perfectionistic and have high standards for themselves and others.

Because they focus on the details and see what many other styles do not, they tend to be good problem solvers and very creative people.

They are motivated by...
  • Protection and Security.
Things that annoy them...
  • Incompetence, disorganization, foolishness, dishonesty, inaccuracy, wastefulness, inconsistency, and blind faith.
Under pressure, they may become...
  • Moody, critical, contemplative, negative, and problematic.

When communicating with...

When you’re Communicating with Compliant People
  • Try to be precise, accurate, and sure of your facts.
  • Try to be open to suggestions.
  • Try to be patient.
  • They take time to think carefully before talking and making decisions.
When Compliant People Communicate with Dominate Style People
  • Try to be relaxed and positive.
  • Try to get to the point quickly.
  • Don’t bore them with a lot of facts.
  • Don’t get defensive.
When Compliant People Communicate with Influence Style People
  • Be patient and let them talk.
  • Get them to talk through the solution.
  • Stay on track.
When Compliant People Communicate with Steady Style People
  • Be sincere and care about what you do.
  • Don’t complain.
  • Be optimistic and sure of your plan.

Team Value

  • They are instinctive organizers and strive for a logical, consistent environment.
  • They evaluate the team’s progress, ask essential questions, and maintain focus on tasks.
  • They think logically and work systematically.
  • They offer conservative approaches and emphasize quality.
  • They are conscientious, diplomatic, and will strive for consensus.
  • They will also share risks and responsibilities.

Weaknesses

The Compliant Personality Type is one of the passive styles, and they will avoid conflict rather than argue, and getting them to verbalize their feelings isn’t easy.

They need clear-cut boundaries to feel comfortable at work, in relationships, or to take action.

Sometimes they can be bound by procedures and methods and find it difficult to stray from order.

And sometimes, they can get too bogged down in the small details, making it difficult to see the next steps or the big picture.

Ideal Environment

Compliant people prefer an environment that is peaceful and organized, with few to no conflicts or arguments.

They do not need to be social and are fine working alone.

They thrive in an environment where they can follow through with tasks and projects to completion.

They excel in specialized or technical functions due to their attention to detail.

They feel the safest when there are procedures and routines and are given instructions and reassurance that they are doing what is expected.

Leadership Traits

They tend to lead with a “bureaucratic” approach, delegating authority to others as long as others follow proper procedures.
  • Calculating and critical thinking type demonstrates the unusual ability to motivate others.
  • They go by the book, researching and careful not to do anything wrong.
  • Their influence on others to follow is often cautious and conservative.
  • They don’t make quick or careless decisions.
  • They plan their work and work their plan to get others involved in moving ahead.
  • Their leadership style is analytical and organized.

Follower Traits

  • Analyze each decision.
  • Love research and development.
  • Quality-oriented followers.
  • Don’t like quick or costly decisions.
  • Picky and precise, they follow with their minds, not their hearts.
  • Seldom respond positively at first.
  • Wants time to think about their decisions.

Teaching Styles

  • They make great instructors when sensitive, excited, and patient.
  • Determined to discover in-depth truth.
  • They can overdo their lessons and become too factual.
  • They are competent but boring.
  • They can lack enthusiasm and warmth.
  • They should focus more on practical application.
  • They are critical thinkers and can sound sarcastic.
  • They make great researchers.

Learning Styles

Kinesthetic Learner
  • Wants to FEEL the lesson is clear and understandable.
  • Learns best when communicated through rational and emotional means.
  • Desires balance between facts and feelings.
  • Wants to learn through heartfelt yet intellectual presentations.
  • Needs to feel the lesson is logical.
Visual Learner
  • Wants to SEE the lesson instead of just hearing about it.
  • Desires visualization of the facts.
  • Learns best when presented with investigated lessons.
  • Needs to have pictures and charts drawn that explain the task.
Auditory Learner
  • LISTENS best to clear and precise words.
  • Desires to hear lessons that explain why, what, when, and how.
  • Wants to hear competent and accurate communication.
  • Is not as interested in the drama but in hearing the facts.
  • Learns best with thorough explanation.

Personality Type Cross-reference

MBTI / Keirsey - Guardian (SJ - Sensing / Judging)
Enneagram
Temperaments