Your Style

Change Style Type Scoring

Few people relate to one, pure Change Style. Most of us relate to a blend of styles. To see how your Change Style might be a blend, and to understand how your style is related to others taking this assessment, it is useful to plot your Change Style on a graph.

Change Style Types

Careful Builders

Pace: Gradual; cautious; small in scope (slow + small).
Strengths: Protect continuity, reduce risks, and ensure stability by favoring smaller changes.
Limitations: May delay progress or miss opportunities for innovation by overemphasizing safety.
Key Tip: Balance caution with curiosity; pilot small tests to learn without losing stability.

Steady Improvers

Pace: Incremental; forward-moving; small in scope (fast + small).
Strengths: Make consistent progress, refine processes, and deliver practical gains without overwhelming others.
Limitations: Can underestimate urgency or miss moments that call for transformation.
Key Tip: Celebrate small wins while watching for inflection points where bigger shifts are needed.

Adaptive Doers

Pace: Flexible; situational; larger-scope change when warranted (slow + big).
Strengths: Respond quickly to shifts, blend old and new, and navigate complexity with flexibility.
Limitations: May appear reactive or inconsistent if priorities change frequently.
Key Tip: Pair adaptability with clear priorities; define criteria for when to pivot or commit.

Bold Drivers

Pace: Fast; bold; large in scope (fast + big).
Strengths: Challenge assumptions, energize teams with vision, and accelerate large-scale change.
Limitations: Risk overwhelming others or skipping critical details; can push too far, too fast.
Key Tip: Channel bold moves into milestones; check readiness and build landing plans.