People who are especially talented in the Arranger theme can organize, but they also have a flexibility that complements this ability. They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity.
Ideas for Action
1. Learn the goals of your coworkers and friends. Let them know that you are aware of their goals, and then help set them up for success.
2. If a team needs to be created, make sure you are involved. You recognize talents, skills, and knowledge in people, and that awareness will help you get the right people in the right spots.
3. You intuitively sense how very different people can work together. Take a close look at groups with divergent personalities and opinions, as they may have the greatest need for your Arranger talents.
4. Be sure to keep track of ongoing deadlines for your many tasks, projects, and obligations. Although you enjoy the chance to juggle lots of activities, others with less powerful Arranger talents may become anxious if they don’t see you working on their projects frequently. Inform them of your progress to ease their fears.
5. Seek complex, dynamic environments in which there are few routines.
6. Take on the organization of a big event — a convention, a large party, or a company celebration.
7. Give people time to understand your way of doing things when you present it to them. Your mental juggling is instinctive, but others might find it difficult to break with existing procedures. Take the time to clearly explain why your way can be more effective.
8. At work, focus your Arranger talents on the most dynamic areas of your organization. Divisions or departments that are static and routine in nature are likely to bore you. You will thrive when your Arranger talents are energized, and you will suffer when you are bored.
9. Help others see your far-reaching expertise by sharing your “what if” thinking with them. When they know you’ve identified and carefully considered all possible options and arrangements, they’ll feel more confident.
10. You are flexible in the way you organize people, as well as in how you configure space. Figure out how you can improve workflow by rearranging spaces and/or procedures to maximize efficiency and to free up time for you and for others.
* Source: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath