The McQuaig System

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• The McQuaig System

PROFILE TYPE DESCRIPTIONS
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Four Trait Scales
Do
So
Re
Co
Ac
An
Dr
In
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The Generalist Group
Generalist
Accepting Generalist
Do So Re Co Do So Re Co
Do So Re Co Do So Re Co
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10

• Assertive
• Goal-oriented
• Persuasive
• Driving
• Self-directed
• High sense of urgency
• Decisive

• Friendly
• Empathetic
• Independent
• Persistent
• Likes Variety
• Accepting
• Supportive

Ac An Dr In Ac An Dr In
Ac An Dr In Ac An Dr In
Compliant Generalist
Relaxed Generalist
Do So Re Co Do So Re Co
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10

• Energetic
• Restless
• Ambitious
• Competitive
• Sociable
• Optimistic
• Structured

• Persistent
• Decisive
• Goal-oriented
• Competitive
• Persuasive
• Friendly
• Relaxed

Ac An Dr In Ac An Dr In
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The Generalist Group - Pioneer
Pioneer
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The Generalist Group - Administrator
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The Specialist Group
90 80 70 60 50 42 30 20 10
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The Specialist Group - Cooperator
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The Specialist Group - Enthusiast
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Transition Profiles
People with transition profiles will often
exhibit contradictory behaviours. Transition
profiles are more likely to change over time.

• Reliable
• Patient
• Team Player
• Empathetic
• Independent
• Shows Initiative
• Sociable