Overall: Steve is a thoughtful person who likes to be given the chance to tackle complex problems. Quite an individual, with a specific interest in people.

Relationships with people: People will trust him, and won’t regret doing so. Possibly rather serious and when meeting new people he may occasionally have difficulty finding the right words. However, once he knows them he develops good relationships with many different sorts of people. He is considerate and caring so that he is likely to act sensitively when explaining difficult or controversial aspects of computer systems. He is a better listener than most and this should help him achieve a good understanding of Regional and HQ requirements.

Thinking style: A good balance of down-to-earth practicality and intellectual curiosity. This will enable him to understand the wider aspects of the Schemework Administration System as well as day-to-day operating issues. His experience in the field of electronics means that he will also be able to deal competently with the practicalities of technical problems without support when away from base in the regions. He enjoys having to solve complex problems which require an innovative approach. He is a methodical, organised and well-prepared worker, rather more likely than most to keep to deadlines and work to a schedule. Very interested in how and why people behave the way they do, so he will make a point of trying to understand users’ attitudes to computer systems.

Feelings and emotions: He is well-balanced and more relaxed than most so he can cope with pressure. Not a particular worrier, but probably kept on his toes by a little bit of anxiety and the need to do work which is successful on others’ terms. Even tempered, he will not be upset by what others say about him. Rather more critical than most, which means he will use his analytical skills to make a fair assessment of the facts presented to him and look behind those facts to ensure that his conclusions are based on the facts and not on unquestioned assumptions. Energetic, which seems important to this post as it involves a lot of travelling.