Strengths and weakness

The report show strengths and weakness of employee and give the manager tool to manage them in the most effective way.

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STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS SUMMARY

MR THOMAS

This report summarises Mr Thomas's positive behavioural traits which can be interpreted as his "Working Strengths".

These are the values that he contributes to the organisation. It also includes "Possible Limitations" which describe those driving forces which may be seen by some as personal shortcomings.

Mr Thomas's strengths are a clear indication of those areas of accountability or operational involvement where he would likely be most comfortable and therefore most productive and successful. Conversely, the indicated limitations highlight those areas where Mr Thomas may, in all probability, benefit most from training, development and/or support.

Working Strengths of Mr Thomas

Comfortable working with systems and in a structured environment
Respecting tradition and the tried and tested
Making decisions where experienced
Stabilising influence
Maintaining the status quo
Outgoing, gregarious attitude
Able to meet a wide variety of people easily and in a relaxed manner
Positive overall approach
Skilled at, and gains pleasure in, persuading others
Capable of influencing others to his point of view
Frank, direct and uninhibited; speaks up when so inclined
Determination and example of hard work
Independent thought and action
Possible Limitations of Mr Thomas

Can be inflexible, stubborn and, at times, procrastinates
Lack of urgency may result in unnecessary delays
Can hold a grudge
Could have trouble meeting deadlines
May adopt an independent and stubborn stance
May tend to overstep limits of authority
Influence on group dynamics may be counter productive
May tend to over-emphasise the tried and tested
Unrealistic level of optimism
Lack of depth in problem solving
May resist change

In order to assess the above report it should be considered in the context of the job requirements. Therefore it is recommended that the Strengths & Limitations be compared with the Human Job Analysis (HJA). The HJA defines those job requirements and the behavioural dimensions needed for satisfactory completion of the task, assignment or project.