<p> Inspecting and Interpreting Your Interpersonal Effectiveness Profile</p><p> The Interpersonal Effectiveness Profile is based on research studies on teamwork and effective leadership in a variety of settings and is empirically valid in the US and internationally.</p><p> The optimum location for each item is indicated by the X.</p><p> The X indicates the effective frequency for each trait, balanced over time, in natural groups.</p><p>Comparing your ratings to the optimum:</p><p>1. Recognize your ratings reflect how you expect to be seen – which may or may not be at the optimum location.</p><p>2. If you are either “too high” or “too low” by more than one interval on the scale this may be an indicator of a personal outlook or issue that is interfering with your interpersonal effectiveness.</p><p>3. Use the following guide to indicate those items you want to explore further. Place a “+” next to an item if you were too high, a “-“ if too low or a “!” if you expected to be seen at the optimum location.</p><p>1. 8. 15. 22. 2. 9. 16. 23. 3. 10. 17. 24. 4. 11. 18. 25. 5. 12. 19. 26. 6. 13. 20. 7. 14. 21. Scoring for the Interpersonal Effectiveness Profile</p><p>RARELY SOMETIMES OFTEN Traits 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dominant X Sociable X Persuasive X Managerial X Moralistic X Tough X Rebellious X Funny X Warm X Equalitarian X Cooperative X Task-Oriented X Persistent X Selfish X Cynical X Unpredictable X Likeable X Trustful X Responsible X Obedient X Self-sacrificing X Resentful X Withdrawn X Indecisive X Contented X Silent X</p>