They are a conductor. When faced with a complex situation involving many factors, they enjoy managing all of the variables, aligning and realigning them until they are sure they have arranged them in the most productive configuration possible. In an Arranger’s mind there is nothing special about what they are doing. They are simply trying to figure out the best way to get things done. But others, lacking this theme, will be in awe of their ability. "How can you keep so many things in your head at once?" they will ask. "How can you stay so flexible, so willing to shelve well-laid plans in favor of some brand-new configuration that has just occurred to you?" But Arrangers cannot imagine behaving in any other way.
Arrangers are a shining example of effective flexibility, whether they are changing travel schedules at the last minute because a better fare has popped up or mulling over just the right combination of people and resources to accomplish a new project. From the mundane to the complex, they are always looking for the perfect configuration. Of course, they are at their best in dynamic situations. Confronted with the unexpected, some complain that plans devised with such care cannot be changed, while others take refuge in the existing rules or procedures. Arrangers don't do either. Instead, they jump into the confusion, devising new options,hunting for new paths of least resistance, and figuring out new partnerships --because, after all, there might just be a better way.
The strength of Arranger is one of the two critical decision making strengths, the other is the strength of Strategic. Although both the strengths of Arranger and Strategic are good at making decisions, they are very different in how they make those decisions. For example, Strategic is generally a quicker, more decisive decision maker with things that are tangible. On the other hand, Arranger is a decision maker with things that are perceived, the intangibles.
The Strengths Finder theme of Arranger perceives how things work together, the patterns and the connections, and makes decisions that involve many factors and a variety of elements. The Arranger can see how things work together, predict how elements or people will work together in the future, and then make a decision accordingly.
Someone with Arranger makes decisions based on the groupings and connections that are taking place, these observations come to light and trigger a decision to be made. This process of perceiving, seeing and interpreting the patterns, groupings, and connections takes time. But the genius of the strength of Arranger lies in this ability to arrange multiple elements together to make a comprehensive decision.
Leading Others with Arranger(from Strengths Based Leadership)
This person will thrive when given a new challenge, so give them as much as you are able to.
This person may have the talents to be a manager or supervisor. Their Arranger talents enable them to figure out how people with very different strengths can work together.
Pay attention to this person’s other top themes. Strong Discipline theme could make them an excellent organizer. Also understand that their idea of team building is by developing trust and relationships. They may well reject someone who they believe to be dishonest or does shoddy work.