"As a manager, should I provide instructions to Cautious Thinkers with a slow, methodical approach or with a brief, factual manner."

Cautious Thinkers work best under guidelines and set rules.  Coach them patiently and methodically.  Although quick to judge, Cautious Thinkers will keep their thoughts to themselves and will cringe if you criticize other team members in a harsh manner.  Encourage them to be more attentive to the needs of others, and to acknowledge their feelings.  Below are ideas when managing Cautious Thinkers:

• Clearly define job responsibilities
• Set reachable goals
• Involve them in developing new processes
• Encourage them to speak up in meetings
• Provide new solutions to weak work habits

How Will You Know a Cautious Thinker by Phone? 

They prefer brief, to-the-point telephone calls. The like formality and may address you or themselves as Mr. or Mrs.  They will communicate with concrete facts or gain control with strategic questions.  Like Steady Relaters, Cautious Thinkers tend to express themselves in a rather tentative manner.

"As a manager, should I provide instructions to Cautious Thinkers with a slow, methodical approach or with a brief, factual manner."  

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