The eight work styles
Three questions decide most of how you work: do you go deep or move fast, work alone or together, plan first or start first? Every combination is a style.
DIPThe CartographerYou map the work before you walk it, then disappear into long, quiet stretches of focus.DIFThe TinkererYou go deep, but you find the path by building, testing and rebuilding rather than planning first.DCPThe MentorYou think deeply and plan carefully — and you do it best alongside other people.DCFThe CollaboratorYour best thinking happens in long, open-ended sessions with people you trust.SIPThe SprinterYou work in short, intense bursts against a clear list, and you love crossing things off.SIFThe ScoutYou move fast, follow your curiosity and switch tasks without losing energy.SCPThe CoordinatorYou keep people, plans and deadlines moving — the team runs smoother with you in it.SCFThe CatalystYou bring energy, ideas and momentum — and you think best in motion, with people.
Deep ↔ Sprint
Long uninterrupted focus, or short intense bursts with variety.
Independent ↔ Collaborative
Thinking alone first, or thinking out loud with others.
Planned ↔ Flexible
A clear plan before starting, or finding the path as you go.