The Herd Quiz: Which "Roo" are You?
The Herd Quiz: Which "Roo" are You?
People often describe me as a logical person.
You have been asked to join a team to deal with an issue at work. Which of the teams below would you most likely enjoy working on, not knowing what the issue might be?
I tend to empathize with people in difficult situations.
You receive an e-mail from a co-worker about a lost pet containing a picture of their dog.
When you consider buying a new car, which of the following best describes you?
When you are attempting to persuade someone which of the following are you more likely to use overall?
What types of movies and books do you enjoy most?
You have been tasked to find a speaker for an event at your company. What type of speaker are you most likely to consider?
People often describe me as an emotional person.
“Big Picture” people are said to “see the forest not the trees.” I am a “big picture thinker.”
It’s time again to pay the household bills. If I have enough to pay them, this task makes me feel...
My ideal job is to be responsible for large projects that
impact many people.
My personal perference is to manage the details of projects and tasks.
When I look at large advertisements in a magazine or newspaper…
I have been told that I have a strong “eye” for details.
Which of the following best describes you?
You have been tasked with creating a proposal for a new
business. What are you most likely to begin with as a
first step?
Smaller organizations often employ more generalists while
larger organizations need specialists. Assuming this is
true, where would you prefer to work?
I have a low tolerance for busywork, filling out forms, and
entering detailed information into just about anything.
“Giving back” to people and our community is important to me. I reflect this in how I devote time, energy, and resources in my life to others.
Some business theorists say that altruism and capitalism
cannot coexist. They say that the engine of competition that drives the marketplace and profits requires a tough and competitive climate to thri
I have been described as a “generous” person.
You are offered a raise and promotion but your new job
moves you to a part of the company that you know has
a weak record of charitable giving and service to the
community.
I have a natural desire
to help someone who is struggling in life.
A colleague of yours states, “Donations to extremely poor
countries often serve to perpetuate the misery of its people. In
such cases, it’s better not to give at all.” Which of the following is
your most
A close friend wants to build a roof to cover a bus stop
in a low income
neighborhood and
asks for help.
People who volunteer time and give to charities do this
largely for their own
emotional rewards.
How would you describe the degree of your service to others in your life?
“Service learning” is a growing requirement in college programs. It specifies that students must engage
their communities and volunteer time to support those less fortunate or work on projects that benefit society.
You are a Wanderoo!
You are a Wanderoo!
E D I: The Wanderoo
Wanderoos are the nomads of the herd. They may move from department to department, or organization to organization by choice. Wanderoos may enjoy change as it stimulates their emotional needs, or ironically despise it. They can stay in one area to avoid change, and prefer that stability, while “wandering in their mind.”
Wanderoos are often passionate about their investment of time and energy. If they cannot see the benefit in what they are doing they are quick to move along to new ground. They also have an eye for detail and can spot a small problem before it becomes a major issue.
Wanderoos are talented individuals and often very creative though they may not enjoy recognition. It’s wise to listen carefully to Wanderoos as they will offer unbiased information and unique insights on a wide range of topics. Their judgement is typically quite honest.
Wanderoo Motto: Lending my Talents toward Success!
You are a Visaroo!
You are a Visaroo!
Visiroos are the “idea engine” of the herd. They are constantly looking beyond the current horizon. They are deeply committed to internal values and not always the leaders of their organization. They have typically reached their convictions through logic and are therefore remarkably grounded in their beliefs and perceptions. From these strong convictions Visiroos usually possess an enormous amount of courage and energy.
Visiroos see the “big picture” and combine this trait with an altruistic commitment that often extends beyond their organization. They can inspire others and possess a passion tempered by logic and experience.
Visiroos feed on opportunities to explore and grow. They can be relentless in their vision, and often miss critical details and concerns of others. Their unyielding courage and endless curiosity gives them a high tolerance for risk and even profound change.
Visiroo Motto: Inspiring all to Thrive through Courage!
You are a Thrivearoo!
You are a Thrivearoo!
Thrivearoos are the voices of dissent in their organizations. They are contrarians by nature and will take the opposite position in many situations, just to be certain all options are explored. They are typically good communicators and not afraid to voice these concerns with others.
Thrivearoos can see complex situations clearly given their holistic perspective. They tend to project future events based on their perceptions and act on what they believe to be true. Their emotional satisfaction with their organization’s commitment to their individual interest is a strong indicator of culture and any potential for cusp events.
Do not dismiss a Thrivearoo as a disgruntled employee or manager. They often have valid reasons for their attitudes and can be excellent allies in adjusting organizational culture to thrive in challenging times. Like a canary in the mine, they can be a silent warning signal offering worthwhile guidance.
The Thrivearoo Motto: Challenging the Norm with Pride!
You are a Morpharoo!
You are a Morpharoo!
Morpharoos are the chameleons of the herd. They possess a combination of traits that makes them suitable to almost any duty assigned to them. Morpharoos will take on the role needed by their organization even for extended lengths of time. They are typically passionate about their assigned role and perform with great commitment and enthusiasm.
Morpharoos are typically found within the core of an organizational culture, or close to it. They are often, but not always, valued by the leaders of the organizations for their supreme adaptability combined with loyalty to the culture.
Morpharoos can be found at supervisory and even executive levels as they often possess the most comprehensive knowledge and history of their organizations. They have a preference for change and enjoy serving in a variety of positions.
The Morpharoo Motto: Adapting to Serve wherever Needed!
You are a Keeparoo!
You are a Keeparoo!
Keeparoos are the managers of their organizations. They are driven by logic and often feel genuinely committed to their areas of responsibility. Keeparoos are excellent planners possessing an ability to see the details of any issue.
Keeparoos possess a very deep commitment to others and may not even realize it. It is this altruistic value that often sustains them when the degree of their responsibilities may be overwhelming to others. Some Keeparoos may not even be formally serving as supervisors and perceived by leadership to be a Followroo. They may possess informal authority to the extent that large numbers of organizational members look to them in times of chaos or change.
When Keeparoos do have formal authority, they seek to be good stewards of their power and influence. They typically exist at the core of an organizational culture but can be moved by cusp events related to their career pathway.
The Keeparoo Motto: Managing the Chaos through Positivity!
You are a Followroo!
You are a Followroo!
Followroos value loyalty in their work and lives. They prefer to be given tasks and specific directions to achieve goals. They do no usually challenge authority or question leadership. Followroos are constantly watching the direction of the organization through their holistic constructs. They are not “blind followers” and must see how their contributions fit the vision and mission of the organization. If they cannot see their individual benefit, Followroos will join different groups in an organization to seek that fit.
Followroos are usually punctual and orderly and not prone to wide ranges of emotion. They base their decisions on that logic and will work very hard. As they value loyalty, they do not give it unconditionally. Followroos must feel respected and valued. They must be regularly informed of organizational direction and status to secure their trust.
The Followroo Motto: Serving my Organization with Honor
You are a Dataroo!
You are a Dataroo!
Dataroos are the statisticians of their organizations. They are heavily driven by logic and work very hard to help their organization make the best decisions on information. Dataroos are excellent barometers of equity and fairness. They are able to see in great detail how the organization directs its resources.
This ability to focus on unbiased information places the Dataroo in a unique position to influence culture. Do not mistake their individualistic preference for a lack of empathy. Dataroos are painfully aware of the realties facing their organization and often the first to see challenging times well ahead of their arrival.
Dataroos are highly valued and even more so in this era of analytics. Datatroos are not limited to executive roles, and can be found in all areas of operation. They often influence organizational leaders and are critical to the core culture for the information and analysis they provide.
The Dataroo Motto: Leveraging the Power of Information!
You are a Chiparoo!
You are a Chiparoo!
Chiparoos are highly motivated individuals. They are often found on a larger number of committees and task forces than their peers. While they do not prefer to take on leadership roles, they will do so as needs dictate. Chiparoos are effective organizers and can rally a group of individuals around a cause given their emotional preferences.
Chiparoos see the bigger picture of the vision and mission of their organizations. They commit to this based on their altruistic drive to serve others. Passion is a major motivator for the Chiparoo. Once they find a passion, they lock onto it and dedicate large amounts of their time, energy, and resources to the goals aligned with that passion.
You can think of a Chiparoo as the batteries in their organization, providing the energy and motivation through their works to others. You may have to tell your Chiparroo to slow down, and focus that amazing energy.
The Chiparoo Motto: Serving our Mission with Passion!