Overview of the FIRO® Instruments
Overview of the FIRO-B® Instrument
FIRO-B® stands for Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation – Behaviour™. It assesses how you typically behave towards others and how you would like others to behave towards you. It assesses needs in 3 areas; inclusion, control and affection with behaviours in 2 directions; expressed and wanted.
Inclusion
Control
Expressed – I make an effort to include others in my activities. I try to belong, to join social groups - to be with people as much as possible
Wanted – I want other people to invite me to belong. I enjoy it when others notice me
Affection
Expressed – I try to exert control and influence over things. I enjoy organising things and directing others
Wanted – I feel most comfortable working in well-defined situations. I try to get clear expectations and instructions
Expressed – I make an effort to get close to people. I am comfortable expressing personal feelings and I try to be supportive of others
Wanted – I want others to act warmly towards me. I enjoy it when people share their feelings with me and when they encourage my efforts.
Overview of the FIRO Business™ Instrument
Involvement
(Inclusion, participation, recognition, belonging, and how you relate to groups)
Influence
(control, leadership, responsibility, and decision making authority)
Connection
(warmth, understanding, closeness, openness, and how you relate to individuals)