Ok, so just a few days to go until my CRT essays should be complete for the first assignment of my CIPR diploma and what more productive thing to do but to take a personality test from the BBC!

So it turns out I am, rather proudly, a leader (as well as a procrastinator!)

Summary of Leaders

• Natural managers who strive for efficiency
• See the big picture and make strategic plans for the future
• Think of themselves as bright, independent and logical
• May overlook other people’s need for emotional support

More about Leaders

Leaders are strategic thinkers, planning ahead and anticipating difficulties. They quickly spot inefficiency and organise people to make improvements. Leaders like solving problems at the organisational level, but would rather leave the detailed work to others.

Leaders enjoy discussing complex issues and will challenge people’s views to spark a debate. They admire people who defend their beliefs by arguing persuasively.

In situations where they can’t use their talents or are unappreciated, Leaders may become detached, critical or aggressive. Under extreme stress, Leaders may feel isolated and doubt their abilities.

Leaders are often so ambitious in their careers that they sacrifice their personal life in the process.

And it seems so accurate…

I wouldn’t have said I was such a strategic thinker, but I do find it helpful and reassuring to plan ahead and I do feel satisfied by solving problems.

I can be quite frustrated by peoples inefficiency as I am a perfectionist and expect others to do their best. I love challenging people’s views and having a good debate so that’s true as well.

I think the final point is also supported by the fact that it is 12:30pm and I am meant to be studying for my PR course. My personal life has disappeared for now but it will be back as soon as these essays are handed in!

Some insightful procrastination there - pity it won’t help me write my essay.