[Personality Test] I took the PCM test! Learn your own characteristics and use them in your work

Hello

My name is Miyoshi and I work in recruitment at Beyond Co., Ltd

On a more personal note, I recently went to Hong Kong and Macau.
It had been a year since my last trip abroad, and I was reminded of how much fun it is to venture into unfamiliar places.
There's so much you can learn by experiencing things for yourself, rather than just reading someone else's experiences online.
It was also enjoyable to connect with people from other countries through atmosphere and gestures, even without a common language.

I received two months ago (quite a while ago, actually)PCM diagnosis, I'd like to talk about

At Beyond, all employees undergo this assessment and training.
I've been looking forward to it for a long time because I enjoy analyzing myself and others.

The PCM assessmentclassifies people's personalities and communication styles into six characteristics, and based on each person's "personality type," ithelps you consider how to communicate effectively.
In other words, it's about knowing your own "type" and getting hints to improve how you interact with others.

In this article, I would like to introduce PCM diagnosis based on what I noticed after actually undergoing the diagnosis

What is PCM diagnosis? - Overview of six characteristics -

As briefly mentioned earlier, the PCM (Process Communication Model) assessment isa communication model that categorizes a person's personality into six characteristics.
Each characteristic includes ways of thinking, behavioral patterns, and sources of motivation, and understanding your own and others' characteristics enables smoother communication.
Based on the idea that each person has a different communication type, each type has different preferred communication styles and ways of expending energy.

1. Thinker:
Thinks backward from the goal and proceeds efficiently and rationally.
Creates rational patterns and order for themselves.
Good at planning and preparation.
Speaks calmly and expressionlessly, and asks many questions.
2. Persister:
Actively expresses their opinions and enjoys debating with others. Dedicates themselves
to things they value.
Surrounds themselves with things that show their personal preferences.
Speaks forcefully with a serious, confident expression.
3. Imaginer
: Calm and objective. Can see the whole picture, including themselves.
Has a rich inner world and prefers to be quietly alone.
If given clear instructions, they do monotonous tasks without complaint and work diligently.
Speaks calmly and expressionlessly, and does not take the lead in conversations.
4. Rebel
: "I do it because I want to," and there is no other reason.
Has sharp intuition and inspiration, and free and flexible thinking.
・Loves having fun above all else.
・Expresses emotions directly and speaks with expressive facial expressions.
1. Promoter:
・Excellent adaptability to environments and strong under pressure.
・Has negotiation and persuasive skills that motivate people to act.
・Has an aura of "I'm different from others."
・Speaks directly and concisely.
6. Harmonizer:
・Prioritizes others over oneself.
・Values ​​relationships with family and friends above all else.
・Is sensitive to and values ​​atmosphere, environment, and comfort.
・Has a gentle smile and speaks softly.
Source:https://www.kcj-pcm.com/6/

Furthermore, the PCM diagnosis"base" and "phase," uses two concepts,

The "base"refers to a person's fundamental personality and values. It's considered an innate temperament and is believed to remain unchanged throughout life. It forms the foundation of their everyday actions and way of thinking. The base characteristics become particularly strong when they experience stress.
," on the other hand,The "phaserepresents their current psychological state and the source of their motivation. It can change throughout life, and is especially susceptible to major events or changes in environment. As it represents the characteristics that are most influencing them at any given time, it tends to be strongly reflected in their work and interpersonal relationships.

I had the PCM diagnosed!

So, my diagnosis results were "Base: Passionator" and "Phase: Imaginar."
I also found out that I've already cleared the phase with 100% Sinker and Level.

While not all of it is accurate, I think it's pretty spot on.
For the past two years or so, I've been interested in my inner world, and I'm definitely in a phase (an imaginer) where I enjoy giving shape to and expressing that worldview.

When I was a university student, I loved having fun, and I think I was driven by the impulse to do things because I wanted to. (Level)
Looking back, when I was in high school, I was quite goal-oriented, so I wouldn't do anything I judged to be a waste of time, even if I didn't want to. (Thinker)
(Now, I've reached a point where I can see that things that seem wasteful at first glance aren't necessarily a waste.)

But I think they all had the potential to be patsions.
You're right (;・∀・)

What I noticed after the PCM diagnosis

After receiving the PCM diagnosis, I realized three major things

1. Sometimes I'm too cautious and my decisions are delayed.
As a pacifier type, I'm good at proceeding cautiously in everything I do. However, being too cautious can sometimes slow me down. I know that taking action can change my impression of events and things, and that I can learn a lot, but I tend to think more than I act.
If I'm not prepared in many ways, I tend to get scared and become overly cautious.
I've realized that sometimes I need the courage to "make a decision quickly" or "it'll all work out."

2. The Importance of Moderation
Imaginers have a unique perspective, which can make it difficult to communicate their emotions, leading to misunderstandings and misinterpretations of their true intentions. They may also withdraw into their inner world when overwhelmed by strong emotions. When their ideas are too unique, or when they feel they are turning their backs on the world, they need to make an effort to regain their composure. I've come to realize that having a moderate perspective is important for building a balanced outlook and interpersonal relationships while still cherishing one's unique viewpoint.

3. Understanding others' differences reduces stress.
I've realized that it's important to try to communicate while considering the other person's perspective, both at work and in private life. Also, getting to know each other makes it easier to understand what kind of style the other person has. For example, if you have the characteristics of a "thinker" and value logical explanations, while the other person is a "harmonizer," you'll understand that an approach that values ​​emotions and empathy is needed. Being mindful of communication styles helps reduce miscommunication.

At the same time as I learned about my strengths, I also realized that I still lack the qualities of a harmonizer and promoter, which are areas I need to consciously develop from now on

summary

The PCM assessment was very interesting!
I found it appealing that knowing my own characteristics allows me to further develop my strengths and think about ways to address my weaknesses.
My combination of traits was unusual, and the instructor said that because it's not common, it tends to be expressed in negative terms, which made me realize the importance of balancing individuality and harmony. What makes me happy isn't necessarily what makes others happy, and vice versa. It
's difficult to truly understand feelings and vocabulary that don't exist within myself, but I think I was able to learn about the thought processes of people through the PCM test.

We would like to use the PCM diagnosis in future recruitment activities and internal communications

If you join Beyond, you will definitely have to take this course, so please look forward to it

Attached is a photo of the mascot cat at a greengrocer's in Hong Kong

Well then