THE #GetUser.GroupAssigned# - THINKING

Will stay connected when others:

  • Give the Synchronizer time to collect their thoughts and data
  • Respect the Synchronizer’s privacy
  • Give the Synchronizer time to collect all the raw data and information
  • Write it down if it is detailed and important
  • Know your facts before approaching the Synchronizer
  • Ask for and be willing to listen to the Synchronizer’s opinions

Tends to disconnect when others:

  • Flatter the Synchronizer to get them to see things your way
  • Get in the Synchronizer’s space before they ask you
  • Talk about what you don’t know
  • Undermine the Synchronizer’s authority
  • Make fun of a serious situation
  • Say “It isn’t possible”

What Synchronizers like people to know about themselves:

  • They are very hard working and responsible
  • They keep the area around them neat with everything in its place
  • They are well educated in the areas of their responsibility
  • They are very honest, loyal, and faithful to their family and co-workers
  • They are easy going, relaxed, and willing to participate when it makes sense

What Synchronizers don’t recognize or like to admit in themselves:

  • They fear being taken advantage of, so they tend not to get emotionally too close to people
  • They would rather not do a task, than do it just half way
  • It takes them time to make a final decision

Some things Synchronizers want others to see in themselves:

  • Who I am: High sense of self esteem and inner drive
  • Purpose: Keep the world a more organized place
  • Value to the organization: Makes sure everybody plays “by the rules”
  • Under stress becomes: Anxious about the details
  • Worries about: People doing things at the drop of a hat
  • Would be more successful by: Trusting in others, and having confidence that they will not fail

Things you rarely observe Synchronizers doing:

  • Not forgiving themselves for running over the bike that was parked in their driveway
  • Make changes without consulting an expert
  • Ignore the “ping” coming from under the hood of the car

How to be in touch with Synchronizers:

  • Listen to what they have to say and take time to process the information
  • Be direct and clear about your message
  • Recognize them for their desire to produce quality work
  • Reward them for their accuracy and attention to detail
  • Honor their spirit to do a task the right way the first time

Those who really understand Synchronizers say:

  • “It is rare to find someone who is so dedicated to getting their job done right.”
  • “You can be sure that when the job is done, they have looked at every detail.”
  • “They are some of the hardest working people.”