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Perfectionist

Perfectionists are performance-oriented people who have high expectations of the quality of their work. They want to be able to be proud of what they have created. It should simply be the best. Anyone communicating with a perfectionist should be interested in their work, ask questions and give feedback.

The strongest motivation of a perfectionist is:

Communication

Communication with a perfectionist mainly serves his basic need for individuality (recognition). He is distinguished from other people by his actions, knowledge and skills. By noticing and appreciating this, we show him that he is important to us. It is not about effusive praise, but about quiet reflection. For this, it is useful to show an honest interest by asking open questions.
Your tasks are: listen to him, answer his questions, give him positive feedback. If you want to convince him, of whatever, you should not actively argue or motivate, but send their message as part of your answers. “There are three improvement approaches to this question, and that is …” It is important for the perfectionist to choose the best from several alternatives himself. He thinks and acts autonomously. You are a supplier of information and can influence his decision to some extent by preparing the information. But, what you present should be verifiably correct. His trust in you depends on your honesty.
The perfectionist always has issues that he wants to improve. For this he needs skills, tools, alternatives and, above all, knowledge. In written communication, you provide the information that is helpful to him. But, what he lacks, he knows best. Therefore, it makes sense to proceed in two steps: You give an overview as a kind of knowledge catalog and ask him to request detailed or exclusive information. After you have sent this or provided it via links, you ask him for his opinion and for further information needs.

If you want to know more about the perfectionist, use the pocket book: The motivation type “perfectionist” (german edition). Here you will get the important information about the basic needs and about the typical characteristics, relationships and communication of the perfectionist. In addition, you will read what the perfectionist can do for his well-being, how he learns most easily and which professions suit him. The book also contains a checklist for all important decisions.

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