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The Birkman: What is “Acceptance”?

by | Jul 9, 2015 | Career, Executive Coaching, The Birkman | 0 comments

What does Birkman mean by Acceptance?

The Need for Acceptance in Relating to People in Groups
Talkativeness, enjoyment of people in groups, enjoyment of
social laughter, approachability, and their opposites.
Alone vs. Group

ACCEPTANCE measures how you relate to groups and your need for acceptance by the group. The Acceptance Component includes talkativeness, enjoyment of people in groups, enjoyment of social laughter (even at your own expense), talking to strangers and approachability.

  • High scores reflect outgoing, gregarious behavior, a preference for group activities and a tendency to be too easily swayed by groups when under stress of loneliness or feeling left out.
  • Low scores reflect quiet, independent and one-on-one behavior, preference for individual assignments, as well as freedom from social demands and a tendency to withdraw when stressed by social demands.
Components – Four Possible PatternsIn reviewing any of the Birkman Components, there are four possible patterns that might be generated. We have listed the combinations here for Acceptance with the approximate percentage of the population that will show each pattern, as well as some narrative descriptions for how to understand these patterns.

Usual/Need/Stress
%
Description
High/Low/Low
70%
Outgoing and friendly in their usual style: but nevertheless needs to be allowed to spend time alone and to be free of social demands. Under stress may withdraw or appear unfriendly. 
Low/Low/Low
10%
Likes to think and work independently and enjoys working alone; needs to be free from constant social demands and group pressures. Under stress may appear aloof or unsociable. 
High/High/High
10%
Enjoys working with a group and is socially at ease with people; needs to feel the acceptance and support of the group. Under stress can be too swayed by the opinions of others. 
Low/High/Low
10%
Likes to think and work independently and enjoys working alone; but needs to have the acceptance and support of the group. Under stress may withdraw or become impatient with the group. 

Issues impacted by the Acceptance Component:

  • Social enthusiasm
  • Participation in meetings
  • Open lines of communications
  • Comfort in interacting with groups
  • Spontaneous expression

 

excerpt from Birkman® Beginnings Newsletter

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