Examples of Derailers

Non - Conforming

Individuals with high scores on this derailer may be undisciplined, unreliable and inclined to circumvent rules and flout convention. They are non - conforming or dislike working in structured settings. They tend to disregard what people think about them and are inclined to follow their own head in matters. They lack self – discipline and follow their own urges. They do what suits them and is convenient, rather than what is right or principled.





Unreliable, Unsystematic, Failure to plan ahead, Poor organizing and structuring of tasks, Overpromoting change, Radical, Upsetting the status quo, Pushy and domineering, Unwilling to consider others' views, Uncompromising, Poor listener, Doing his “own thing”, Ignoring group opinion, Withdrawal from team, “Flying Solo”, Struggle with interdependence, Little concern for social reputation, May be inclined to disregard protocol, Can be perceived as lackadaisical, unorganised, or unprepared, May lack self - discipline and do what is convenient rather than what is necessary
Combative
Individuals who score highly on this special alert are likely to be dominant and to have a strong need to get their own way. They can be very competitive and forceful and also can be dogmatic. They can be short-tempered and extremely driven and can easily become annoyed and irritated. A tendency to be direct and tactless may also manifest. They may also disregard what others think of them. All of this can result in their being combative and confrontational in their dealings with people. This could potentially impact negatively on the extent to which someone builds relationships at work, is able to collaborate with others, resolve conflict and deal with differences constructively, and is open to the inputs from others.


Pushy and domineering, Unwilling to consider others' views, Uncompromising, Forcing, Poor listener, Direct, Blunt, Tactless, Undiplomatic, Dogmatic, Over- pressurising people and as a result demotivating them, Irritability, impatience and an inclination to show annoyance at situations or people, Relentlessness, being excessively harsh on underperformance, Difficulty in understanding that other people don't share the same urgencies