Aaron Rosanoff

[* (The following is just a brief recent compendium of Rosanoffs segments acording to his theory personality, as extracted from a current "temperament and aptitude" test {as the original is now dificult to obtain}):

N: Conventional/Self-controlled/Self-directed

M: Active/Alert/Outgoing/Sociable

H: Materialistic/Shrewd/Hard-headed/Entrepreneurial

P: Verbal-minded/Direct/Competitive/Openly determined

E: Project oriented/Precise/Orderly/Detail-minded

D: Careful/Steady paced/Security Oriented/Constructively Critical

A: Sensitive/Quietly determined/Visual-minded/Shy

A/Artist (=autistic; it was recently reworded for political correctness!)

Artists are driven by the desire to create. They are individualistic, but hate to be shown up socially, so tend to avoid either group or conflict situations. They prefer to work alone but can work well in small groups where they have established intensive relationships, such as in the creative team of an advertising agency or a group of researchers. Artists, though, do have strong egos and set high standards. They are able to work well without close supervision. They like to be trusted and respond well to delegation. However, some management attention may be necessary to make sure they do not undertake tasks that are impractical.

Make sure when they start a new job that you give them the background thinking: Artists work better when they are in the picture. Do not labour detail unnecessarily and encourage them to contribute their own ideas. Artists often do have good ideas but are too shy to mention them.

If Artists become frustrated they will use escape mechanisms. One common behaviour is to start sulking. They can refrain from normal social behaviour and become difficult to approach and more unrealistic in their attitudes. Other reactions are to either withdraw from the workplace, at least mentally, if not physically, or to refuse to deal with people they dislike. Another response is to dodge situations where they feel they may not be accepted. Artists can be passively stubborn and intractable if they feel things are not going their way.

If you need to secure their co-operation over a new proposal try the following:

Do not try to get their approval at a group meeting. Instead see them alone, and spend some time getting to know them beforehand so they are at ease in your company. Give them the background to your proposal and the thinking that led up to it. Appeal to their imagination and ask for suggestions. Once they understand your proposal Artists will often come up with useful ideas. Mention your confidence in their ability. If they do suggest an impractical idea treat it gently, show respect for it, and explain why it will not work. If involved in a group discussion, avoid bringing them into too great prominence; you will earn their loyalty if you protect them from others who they believe are inclined to ridicule them.]