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Part 2: Resource Materials B - Risk Type Strengths and Weaknesses
Adventurous (moderate influence)
The Adventurous Type represents a distinctive component of this group. This type has a moderate influence over the group’s dynamics.
The following points highlight the potential contributions of the Adventurous Type to a team: »» Excited by novelty, groups characterised by this type may welcome radical ideas and new experiences.
»» Calm and level-headed, they offer an element of resilience to a team, remaining composed even in extreme situations.
»» Taking everything in their stride, groups with a high proportion in this type are adaptable and can cope with the unexpected.
»» Straight forward to deal with, they don’t hold grudges or dwell on past events.
»» Being optimistic, teams governed by the Adventurous Type are quick to find alternatives despite setbacks.
»» Their impulsive, freewheeling nature allows them to make quick decisions. The following points highlight the potential disadvantages of the Adventurous Type to a team: »» Groups characterised by this type can be impulsive and capable of rash decisions. »» Their confidence may make them prone to unrealistically optimism.
»» At times they may seem almost oblivious to the level of risk they are taking.
»» Being self-assured but impulsive, groups with a high proportion in this type may miss vital detail or new information.
»» Impetuous and unpredictable, they may neglect to evaluate the possible consequences.
»» Teams weighted towards this type are not always attentive or receptive to advice from others. »» They may have a casual approach to rules and procedures.
»» Probably somewhat disorganised in their affairs, they may struggle with the detail. »» They can be impatient with bureaucracy and repetitive or routine tasks. Interaction:
»» Absence may lose the competitive edge to teams that are more Adventurous. »» For all their gung-ho intrepidness - they still add to the resilience of the team.
»» May be missed in times of disaster or serious threat as a source of calmness and daring. Opposite Type: Wary
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