FRUIT SALAD A Teamwork Activity BANANAS Natural abilities

FRUIT SALAD A Teamwork Activity

BANANAS Natural abilities include: n Leadership n Planning n Organizing n Fact finding n Following directions n Efficiency n Highly skilled in logistics n Concrete in communication

BANANAS Bananas work best when they: n Have an orderly environment n Have specific outcomes n Can trust others to do their part n Have predictable situations n Have things in sequence

BANANAS Bananas may have trouble: n Understanding feelings n Dealing with opposition n Answering “what if” questions n Dealing with stress

BANANAS To expand their style, Bananas need to: n Express their own feelings more n Get explanations of others’ views n Be less rigid

BANANAS Other characteristics: n Security seeking--have trouble getting outside their “comfort zone” n Respected n List makers n Talk with hands n Do good deeds

BANANAS Likely Careers: n CEO/Supervisor n Administrative Assistant n High School Teacher

GRAPES Natural abilities include: Being sensitive Being reflective Being flexible Being creative Preference for working in groups Being fair Diplomatic

GRAPES Grapes work best when they: Can work and share with others Balance work with play Can communicate Are non-competitive

GRAPES Grapes may have trouble: Giving exact answers Focusing on one thing at a time Organizing Saying “no” Being concrete in communication

GRAPES To expand their style, Grapes need to: Pay more attention to details Not rush into things Be less emotional when making some decisions Setting priorities

GRAPES Other Characteristics: Cooperative Feeling-oriented Relationships important Looking for unique identity Looking for continuous self -renewal Wish for romance every day

GRAPES Likely Careers: Elementary teachers Counselors Medical occupations

MELONS Natural abilities include: n Intellectualizing n Debating points of view n Finding solutions n Analyzing ideas n Determining value or importance n Detail oriented n Learning oriented n Knowledge-seeking n Competent

MELONS Melons work best when they: n Have access to resources n Can work independently n Are respected for intellectual ability n Follow traditional methods n Have the “big picture” n Are able to process, think, then speak

MELONS Melons may have trouble: n Working in groups n Being criticized n Convincing others diplomatically

MELONS To expand their style, Melons need to: n Accept imperfection n Consider all alternatives n Consider others’ feelings

MELONS Other Characteristics: n Strong-willed n Don’t always have to be validated n Predictable n Wants facts & details n Needs direction & order

MELONS Likely Careers: n Engineers n Architects n Doctors n Attorneys

ORANGES Natural abilities include: Being Creative Experimenting Being independent Being curious Creating different approaches Creating change Multi-tasking Good at negotiating

ORANGES Oranges work best when they: Can use trial and error Produce real products Can compete Are self-directed Receive praise from others

ORANGES Oranges may have trouble: Meeting time limits Following a lecture Having few options or choices Being bored Having energy extremes

ORANGES To expand their style, Oranges need to: Delegate responsibility Be more accepting of others’ ideas Learn to prioritize

ORANGES Other characteristics: Free spirit/live in the moment See the fun in things Risk taker Rule benders Think out loud

ORANGES Likely careers: Entertainers Artists Advertising

A GOOD TEAM