Purple Story - Module 1

The Success Leadership Programme is designed to align with which four key objectives of Biffa?

• Operational Excellence, Customer Focus, Innovation, Sustainability

• Financial Growth, Market Expansion, Employee Engagement, Community Impact

• Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics

• Brand Recognition, Product Development, Cost Reduction, Global Reach

The core idea behind the "I Am Genuine" pillar of Biffa's leadership framework is to be authentic and true to oneself. Which of the following is an example of a key behaviour associated with this pillar?

• Being transparent and honest in communication

• Avoiding difficult conversations

• Prioritizing personal gain over team success

• Ignoring feedback from others

According to the module, understanding "Self" (Colourful Communication) is a foundational aspect of effective leadership because:

• it helps in better communication with others.

• it is not important for leadership.

• it only focuses on personal growth.

• it is unrelated to leadership skills.

One significant way the nature of work changed between the Industrial Revolutions and the Digital Age is:

• Increased reliance on manual labor

• Shift from manufacturing to information technology

• Decrease in global communication

• Reduction in technological advancements

5. The "Iceberg Model" illustrates about the aspects of a person or situation that we typically observe.

• Only the visible aspects are observed, while the underlying factors remain hidden.

• All aspects, both visible and hidden, are equally observed.

• The hidden aspects are more easily observed than the visible ones.

• None of the aspects are observed.

6. Briefly describe the key characteristics of someone with a "Confident and optimistic" colour preference, according to the provided examples.

• They are likely to be introverted and cautious.

• They are likely to be outgoing and positive.

• They are likely to be detail-oriented and analytical.

• They are likely to be reserved and pessimistic.

7. The primary difference in how individuals with a "Thinking preference" and a "Feeling preference" tend to approach decision-making is:

• Thinking preference individuals rely on logic and objective criteria, while Feeling preference individuals rely on personal values and emotions.

• Thinking preference individuals rely on personal values and emotions, while Feeling preference individuals rely on logic and objective criteria.

• Both rely equally on logic and emotions.

• Neither rely on logic nor emotions.

8. Provide one effective communication technique suggested when interacting with someone who has a strong "Analytical, objective" thinking preference.

• Use emotional appeals

• Focus on data and facts

• Engage in storytelling

• Rely on intuition

9. Explain the concept of "time thieves" as presented in the time management section of the module.

• Time thieves are activities that steal your time without you realizing it.

• Time thieves are people who manage time efficiently.

• Time thieves are tools that help in time management.

• Time thieves are schedules that allocate time for each task.

10. What is the main point being conveyed by the phrase "It is all about Human Centric Relationships" in the context of the evolving workplace?

• The importance of technology in the workplace

• The focus on human relationships and interactions

• The need for more automation

• The significance of profit maximization