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COGNITIVE DIVERSITY
VARIETY OF WORKING STYLES IN THE OFFICE
DRIVER
REACTIVE EXTROVERT
THINKING
Abstract, imaginative, strategic and adaptable.
COMMUNICATING
Outgoing and spontaneous. Positive, talkative and enthusiastic. Socialiser.
DOING
Are drawn to bold new ideas and a creative approach. Takes in a lot of data. Trial and error.
PIONEER
Competitive and curious. Goal-oriented. Focused on tasks, performance and accomplishing outcomes. Values challenge.
best when doing...
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
PRACTICAL / TASK-FOCUSED
best when doing...
PLANIFICATION AND OPERATIONAL TASKS
GUARDIAN
THINKING
Quantitative and logical. Analytical and tough-minded.
COMMUNICATING
Direct and to the point. Leaves time for thinking and analysis.
DOING
Are concrete, experimental. Seek and gather facts. Analyse and evaluate data.
Imaginative and energetic. Focused on the big picture and in the future. Networking and innovation. Values possibilities.
best when doing...
BRAINSTORMING AND PRESENTATIONS
CONCEPTUAL / PEOPLE-FOCUSED
best when doing...
TEAM BUILDING AND GROUP MEETINGS
INTEGRATOR
Take charge Embrace risk Tolerate conflict Tend to be explorative Decide quickly
Build plans Question people Contain emotions Perform discipline Value individual work
SHARED TRAITS
Build relationships Trust people Express emotions Perform flexibility Value teamwork
Make it happen Push away risk Avoid conflicts Tend to be methodical Deliberate decisions
Analytic, detailed and specific. Focused on reliability, facts and processes. Completeness and accuracy. Values stability.
THINKING
Pragmatic and practical. Hands-on experience.
COMMUNICATING
Deliberate and clear. Background information and details are important.
DOING
Concern for implementation. Realists. Bring order and rigour. Structured and detail-oriented.
THINKING
Most things are relative. Use their intuition.
COMMUNICATING
Diplomatic, warm and non-confrontational. Leave time to process before action.
DOING
Organised. Discusses options. Takes care on tasks and people. Anticipates needs.
Empathic, sociable and traditional. Bridges and draws teams together. Relationship-oriented. Values connection, trust and respect.
REFLECTIVE INTROVERT
Cognitive diversity is the range of ways in which people make sense of new information, solve problems and respond to an unfamiliar situation.