Day 359 - Completer Finisher

I remember doing one of those psychometric tests when I first started work back in 1989. I have done loads since but I have a very vivid memory of the first one. I cannot remember what it was called but it was all about how you worked on a team. There were 6 or so profiles and I came out as a strong Shaper and weak Completer Finisher - perfect leadership profile for my future career! Unfortunately the latter weakness has ultimately resulted in me failing to finish this blog 6 days short of the full 365. Unbelievable.

One of the other profiles was 'Plant'. I've always wanted to be a plant. In this context, a plant sits in a team meeting, looking highly dishevelled, completely disorganised and not really listening. Every now and then, they look up and everyone listens to the pearl of wisdom that pops out. His inability to function otherwise is indulged and overlooked.