{"id":3129,"date":"2015-12-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sproutvideo.wpengine.com\/?p=74"},"modified":"2020-01-06T17:55:33","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T17:55:33","slug":"four-personality-types-and-your-2016-video-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sproutvideo.com\/blog\/four-personality-types-and-your-2016-video-strategy.html","title":{"rendered":"The Four Personality Types on Your Team (and How They\u2019ll Fit into Your 2016 Video Strategy)"},"content":{"rendered":"

One thing that\u2019s true of most teams is that you get a mix of personalities\u2014at least if you\u2019re lucky. As you prepare to launch your video marketing strategy for 2016, one thing that should be on your mind is how to leverage the best aspects of each team member\u2019s skill set and working style to make better videos.<\/p>\n

There are a LOT of personality types out there, but we only have so much space. Here\u2019s how to make the most of the strengths (and identify likely weaknesses) of the four most common styles of personality out there. Be mindful of the fact that some people on your team could fall into more than one of these categories.<\/p>\n

And we\u2019d love to know: which one are you?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Analyst<\/p>\n

The Analyst<\/h3>\n

This is the thinker on your team. This personality style is characterized by the ability to see the \u201cbig picture\u201d and understand how multiple areas within an organization can potentially work together.<\/p>\n

Excels at:<\/strong> Developing overall video strategy; storyboarding; leading brainstorming sessions; tracking and analyzing engagement data; market research; explaining complicated concepts on video.<\/p>\n

Worst at:<\/strong> Executing the \u201cnuts and bolts\u201d of the production process; communicating economic value.<\/p>\n

Use them best by:<\/strong> Giving them an opportunity to shape the final product through planning.<\/p>\n

\"Diplomat<\/p>\n

The Diplomat<\/h3>\n

This is the person (or people) on your team who can inspire and motivate. The Diplomat has charisma and the ability to solve \u201cpeople problems,\u201d as well as being unafraid to get in front of the camera.<\/p>\n

Excels at:<\/strong> Starring and interviewing on-camera; winning over stakeholders or investors; keeping a team motivated; having a finger on the pulse of trends; working on co-promotions and managing B2B collaborations.<\/p>\n

Worst at:<\/strong> Planning timelines, being aware of production constraints, carrying out administration duties.<\/p>\n

Use them best by:<\/strong> Putting them in front of the camera.<\/p>\n

\"Executive<\/p>\n

The Executive<\/h3>\n

This person is great at asking the tough questions, can assess the practicalities of any situation, and is great at thinking of what could go wrong. They understand the practical value, including the economic value, of various options that might be available, and they\u2019re good at making decisions quickly.<\/p>\n

Excels at:<\/strong> Selecting and managing external contractors; directing technical aspects of production; creating or approving production schedules; cutting extraneous material from scripts and\/or final videos; connecting video strategy with sales targets.<\/p>\n

Worst at:<\/strong> Scripting; creative branding elements, like visual design; video directing.<\/p>\n

Use them best by:<\/strong> Having them facilitate others.<\/p>\n

\"Man<\/p>\n

The Explorer<\/h3>\n

This is the rogue adventurer of your team. They have a lot of energy, are independent, and ready to try new things. The explorer type is capable of entertaining a group or the camera, as well as able to get concepts off the ground where others might struggle to find the confidence needed to execute. This is the classic \u201centrepreneurial\u201d personality.<\/p>\n

Excels at:<\/strong> Pitching to investors or clients; directing videos; starring in videos; piloting exciting concepts; graphic design and animation; capturing rich footage from events; collaborating on scripts; coming up with innovative solutions.<\/p>\n

Worst at:<\/strong> Keeping to a deadline; being careful about budgetary constraints; managing other personalities on the team.<\/p>\n

Use them best by:<\/strong> Giving them ownership of creative elements as much as possible.<\/p>\n

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So, what are you planning to do with video in 2016? Let us know what you\u2019re up to! Drop us a comment below or tweet to us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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