Types

There are countless ways we can express ourselves in the world. Understanding our unique typology can help teams work better, but it can also help us find the unique value we offer.

 

TYPES IN INTEGRAL THEORY ARE THE EXPRESSION OF YOUR CAPABILITIES.

 

THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. SOME OF US:

 

THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. SOME OF US:

are comfortable in large groups

prefer small groups

seek adventure and innovation

seek safety and controls risk

WHEN GROUPS WORK WELL TOGETHER, THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE.

 

Networkers

Change Agents

Leaders

Creative Problem Solvers

Advisors

Coordinators

ALL OF THESE ROLES BRING VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION, HELP TEAMS TO BE THEIR BEST AND CAN MAKE OUR JOBS MORE FULFILLING

 

Your unique typology doesn't say what you cannot do. It points to the unique ways you might be able to:

make your work more rewarding

bring more value to your team

and how you can be indispensable to your organization

“Transferring your passion to your job is far easier than finding a job that happens to match your passion.”
- Seth Godin, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

UNDERSTANDING OUR UNIQUE TYPOLOGY CAN HELP TEAMS WORK BETTER

 

In a team of introverts and one extrovert

Anyone could be the spokesperson

but the extrovert might be most comfortable

Imagine a team of only introverts looking for a spokesperson

they all may be uncomfortable

and find the role exhausting

So they could take turns in the role each sprint

while others support them, sharing the effort.

WHAT TYPOLOGIES BEST DESCRIBE YOU?

 

Rate yourself on the spectrum 1-10 to get a rough idea of where you might fall in some of the areas below:
1) pretty much just this 3) lean toward this, 5) even mix 8) mostly that 10) all that


Do you often try new menu items you can’t pronounce or always pick the same things that you reliably mangle the pronunciation of?
Curious 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Familiar

Do you enjoy big picture planning or making the details a reality?
Strategic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tactical

Is the world full of jerks or are people inherently saints?
Pessimist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Optimist

Would you choose a fancy prototype gadget, or the model with more options, accessories, and a devoted online support community?
Cutting edge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Expand horizon

When assembling new furniture do you read the directions, or wing it and hope for the best?
Fast pacing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Deliberate

More "lenses" from Integral Theory to help your agility

Holons

Deliver the right people with the information at the right time, and align the entire organization to a sense of shared purpose.

Quadrants

Explore how we build a Team Working Agreement using a 4 Quadrant perspective.

Levels

See how we can align a diverse group of people and teams with various priorities, toward the same goals.

Lines

Understanding our strengths and use our differences to achieve agility.