Some Strengths which Dopey may exhibit in a Group Meeting:
Dopey is very flexible, has a simple sense of humor which he uses in tense situations.
Dopey is good on the physical plane, he like to be active and exercise, work well with his hands and is able to master tools with ease.
Dopey is resourceful and take care of the group by neutralizing tension.
Dopey is good attention payer.
Dopey is very aware of his senses, the way things look, taste, feel, and smell.
Dopey is a kind, gentle, and sensitive in his dealings with people.
Dopey tends to be an animal lover and appreciate the beauty of nature.
Dopey is original and independent in his view of the world.
While he come across as being carefree and lighthearted, he actually takes life very seriously, although he is uncomfortable with theorizing.
Good at looking for practical applications.
Dopeys has no desire to lead or control others, but feels compelled to interact when people he care about may be hurt.
Dopey tends to show his concerns through actions rather than words.
Dopey tends to be artistic.
How do you know when you have a Dopey in your meeting?
Dopey looks interested but only speaks when called upon
Dopey tries to hide in the middle
Dopey parrots the expert
Dopey smiles self consciously
Dopey may try to crack a self deprecatory joke
Some Difficult Behaviors which Dopey may exhibit in a Group Meeting:
Dopey says, "I don't know," "I'm not sure," or "maybe"
Dopey tries to get away with never registering his own opinion
If writing responses, dopey will try to scratch out "wrong answer" after hearing answers
Assumed Feelings Underlying BOTH Strengths and Weaknesses for Dopey:
Dopey is afraid of being blamed
Dopey is unwilling to take responsibility for his ideas
Dopey has fear of being called "stupid"
Dopey tends to put down his own ideas internally
Dopey would really like to be seen as having worthwhile thoughts but too frightened to risk it
How to Leverage Dopey Strengths:
Let dopey know that the results of the work in the group will have practical applications and benefits to others.
Give him freedom to respond to the questions in his own way on paper. All answers are good answers
Let dopey draw his ideas on paper
Laugh at dopey's jokes, if at all possible
Potential Interventions to Diffuse Dopey Problems:
Ask dopey to read his response verbatim
Give praise, "That's an interesting point!"
Jot down response verbatim on flip chart
Stand to his right
Anchor appropriate response
Generaiml Description of Dopey's Personality:
Dopey lives in the world of sensation possibilities. he is keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. he has a strong aesthetic appreciation for art, and is likely to be a artist in some form, because he is unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will strongly affect the senses. he has a strong set of values, which he strives to consistently meet in his life. he needs to feel as if he's living his life in accordance with what he feel is right, and will rebel against anything which conflicts with that goal. he's likely to choose jobs and careers which allow him the freedom of working towards the realization of his value-oriented personal goals.
Dopey tends to be quiet and reserved, and difficult to get to know well. he holds back his ideas and opinions except from those who he's closest to. he is likely to be kind, gentle and sensitive in his dealings with people. he is interested in contributing to people's sense of well-being and happiness, and will put a great deal of effort and energy into tasks which he believe in.
Dopey has a strong affinity for aesthetics and beauty. he's likely to be a animal lover, and to have a true appreciation for the beautie of nature. he's original and independent, and need to have personal space. he values people who take the time to understand him and who supports him in pursuing his goals in his own, unique way. People who don't know him well may see him in a unique way of life as a sign of carefree light-heartedness, but Dopey actually takes life very seriously, constantly gathering specific information and shifting it through his value system, in search for clarification and underlying meanings.
Dopeys a action-oriented individual. he is "doer", and is usually uncomfortable with theorizing concepts and ideas, unless he sees a practical application. he learns best in a "hands-on" environment, and consequently may become easily bored with the traditional teaching methods or meetings which emphasize abstract thinking. he does not like impersonal analysis, and is uncomfortable with the idea of making decisions based strictly on logics. his strong value system demands that decisions are evaluated against his subjective beliefs, rather than against some objective rules or laws.
Dopey is extremely perceptive and aware of other people. he constantly gathers specific information about people, and seeks to discover what it means. he is usually penetratingly accurate in his perceptions of others.
Dopey warm and sympathetic. he genuinely cares about people, and is strongly service-oriented in his desire to please. he has an unusual deep well of caring for those who are close to him, and are likely to show him love through actions, rather than words.
Dopey has no desire to lead or control others, just as he has no desire to be led or controlled by others. he needs space and time alone to evaluate the circumstances of his life against his value system, and is likely to respect other people's needs for the same.
Dopey is likely to not give himself enough credit for the things which he do extremely well. his strong value system can lead him to be intensely perfectionist, and cause him to judge himself with unneccesary harshness.
Dopey has many special gifts for the world, especially in the areas of creating artistic sensation, and selflessly serving others. Life is not likely to be extremely easy for Dopey, because he takes life so seriously, but he has the tools to make his life and the lives of those close to him richly rewarding experiences.
Dopey leads others by using personal loyalty as a motivating factor. he has a skill of tapping into people's good intentions and using these as well as praise and encouragement, rather than criticism, to lead others. he is particularly skilled at dealing with emergencies and crisis, rising to the challenges of these situations.
Dopey enjoys lifes moments as they happen. he enjoys doing fun things with his friends and family. he likes to spend money on his friends and family, surprising them with such things as tickets to amusing activities or trips to interesting places. he also enjoys solitary activities such as painting, sports, needlework, playstation, home or car repair, and home improvements.
Dopey is appreciated for his warm and sensitivity to others needs. People are impressed by his skill at being sensitive to his external environment and acting impulsively to these sensations. he impress on others the importance of stopping to smell the roses.
