‘Why Do I Think a Thinking Performer is a Super Performer?’

I’ve recently written about the notion of a Thinking Performer in another piece on Medium that looked at different types of organisational roles and I asked the bald , but simple question — ‘Which ones actually added any real value?’.

A Thinking Performer to my mind is pure and simple, a Super Performer.

In the work place they add value through continuous challenge and self-imposed improvement goals & typically they will be someone who:

– Consciously seeks to contribute to underlying organisational purposes; so they have an understanding of these strategic purposes

– Reinforces the Compliance role, both legally and ethically, when necessary; but they fully appreciate that this is not an end in itself

– Challenges the way in which things are done; but also works to find solutions which are better, less costly, faster; & is a

– Natural Networker; staying in touch and being connected to better understand so they can contribute to innovation.

In the Behavioural Model where a Thinking or Super Performer sits, the 3 other corresponding types identified are the:

– Wish-List Dreamer: A ‘Thinking Non-Performer’, characterised by having ideas but keeping them a closely guarded…