Thought

What does Birkman mean by Thought?

The Need for Thought or Reflection in Decision Making

Cautious approach to decisions, thorough examination or decisiveness.

Action vs. Reflection

THOUGHT involves an individual’s approach to decisions, concern for making the right decision the first time and worry about consequences. Thought addresses approach to decision-making and action versus thought orientation.

• High scores reflect cautious decision-making, consideration of many options, a preference for time to think, a need for an abundance of information to evaluate options and a tendency to appear indecisive and anxious when stressed by perceived pressure to decide (or act) on inadequate information.
• Low scores reflect quick decision making, ease of changing decisions, preference for action over cautious consideration of many options and a tendency to appear rash or impulsive when stressed by perceived lack of action by others or complicated risk factors and options.

Components – Four Possible Patterns