Arranger describes the instinctive ability to continuously configure and reconfigure available resources to ensure the attainment of a given outcome within a specified time period. You have a natural ability to orchestrate people and resources for maximum effectiveness.

You have a relentless desire to ensure resources are used optimally in the attainment of an outcome. You do not do wastage. You don't rest until you have configured everything into the 'best' configuration, even if this configuration requires constant change.

You create trust that everything and everyone is being, and will continue to be, used optimally. In other words, that you have created the most efficient way to get a job done. You also enable flow, allowing distinct variables to connect and work together seamlessly - and you can do all of that in live time.

Being given the responsibility to operationalise a team within dynamic situations;

having the authority to chop and change what needs to be done and when, without restriction;

having the freedom to change the roles in the team as and when needed.

Take full responsibility for their area of responsibility;

appreciate being directed;

are flexible in what they can do and are prepared to play different roles as needed;

can be trusted to deliver at the level I expect when I expect it.

Being disorganised;

not working without a system in place;

being hands off;

letting others organise things.

I do not have the power to organise and to control things the way they need to be controlled;

dealing with people who cannot follow the plan;

I do not know about all the moving pieces;

I do not have enough resources to get the job done.

Being bossy and controlling.

Have a clear picture in your mind of what it is that you want organised.

Ensure that I have the authority to manage the available resources accordingly.

Let me know the deadline and then leave me alone to manage the resources needed to meet it.

If the outcome needs to be changed, tell me as soon as possible so that I can rearrange what needs to be done.

You are highly organized and flexible. You can get a lot done, even though you usually have many projects going at the same time.

You can multitask like few others.

You enjoy coordinating all of the complex factors that go into making a project successful.

Some people who like to do things by rules and procedures may find your ways chaotic. They may think that your effectiveness is mystery or pure luck.

Arranger talents are valuable because they help you continually find the right combinations of people and resources to complete projects successfully.

Help keep all of the balls in the air, but remember that sometimes you can do more with less.

You are happiest when you are part of a team. You can offer your natural sense of organization to keep a group project moving toward its goal. Seek complex, dynamic work environments in which there are few routines in place.

You may be a whiz at juggling schedules and people. These types of tasks may be very rewarding to you. Play an integral role when changes are in the works.

Develop successful strategies for getting things done. Challenge yourself to find ways to make even the most successful systems and arrangements better.

Explain that your flexibility doesn't mean your priorities are constantly changing. Tell others that your priorities (and end goals) remain the same, but that you are simply looking for better ways to implement them.

You can easily get bored once things are organised. You crave changing variables much of the time which means that you can rearrange things when they do not really need to be reorganized. Keep in mind that structure and repetition drive habit and efficiency, and too much shuffling can actually disrupt progress.

Watch out for: Rearranging something that should not be rearranged, especially when you are bored.

When does something NOT need to be reorganised?