Where are you on the

Collaborative Spectrum?

This assessment is designed to help individuals and teams understand their unique approach to conflict, collaboration, and solution-building. By combining Collaborative Identity and Analytical Archetype, this assessment reveals strengths, blind spots, and growth opportunities that impact both professional and personal success.

It’s the first step in uncovering how you collaborate, think, and act to unlock stronger teams and better outcomes. Your honest responses will help paint an accurate picture of your unique working style.

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT MEASURES

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

When disagreements pop up, how do you usually see them? *

Another damn problem I have to deal with.

A necessary evil, but mostly a pain.

A chance to figure things out better, maybe.

An opportunity to actually grow and make things stronger.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

Do you usually jump into a task before you've got every single piece of the puzzle, or do you need the full picture first? *

I start and fill in the blanks as I go. Action > analysis.

I'll start if I have a pretty good idea, but I prefer more info.

I like to have most of it, but I can adapt if needed.

I need the entire damn puzzle solved before I make a move.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

When you're judging your own success, who are you usually measuring yourself against? *

Everyone else around me. Gotta see if I'm better or worse.

Mostly others, but I try to focus on my own stuff too.

My own growth and whether I'm serving the team.

Am I supporting and serving those around me? That's the real win.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

When a team effort goes sideways, where does your mind usually go first? *

Who screwed up? Probably not me.

Ugh, this is annoying. What went wrong on their end?

Okay, let's see what part I played in this mess.

How can I learn from this to make it better next time?

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

Before diving into a complicated mess, how much detail do you need to gather? *

Just the essentials, then let's go.

Enough to get a general idea, but I don't need to be buried in data.

A good amount, I like to understand the mechanics.

I need to dissect every single detail until I practically am the problem.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

Do you think your core smarts and skills are pretty much set in stone, or can they change a lot with effort? *

What you got is what you got. Not much changes.

They're mostly fixed, but you can tweak them a bit.

You can definitely get better if you work at it.

Absolutely, effort and practice build everything. Always.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

Are you more comfortable making a move quickly based on gut feel, or do you need all the contingency plans mapped out? *

Gut feel and action. Plans slow you down.

I prefer to act, but I'll glance at a few details first.

I like some guidelines, then I'll figure it out as I go.

I need the full blueprint, with contingencies for the contingencies.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

Are you good at picking up on the unsaid stuff, like emotions and team vibes, during a conflict? *

Not really, I just focus on the facts. Emotions just complicate things.

Sometimes, if it's obvious, but I'm more about the logic.

I try to be, it helps understand people's perspectives.

Absolutely. Understanding the emotional landscape is crucial for finding real solutions.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

Do you ever use past screw-ups as a reason to just avoid trying new things? *

Nah, past is past. Every new attempt is a new lesson.

I try not to, but sometimes old failures make me hesitant.

Yeah, if it blew up once, it'll probably blow up again.

Absolutely. Once bitten, twice shy, and I'm not playing that game again.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

When someone gives you instructions, do you prefer clear objectives with flexibility, or rigid, step-by-step directions? *

Just give me the objective, I'll figure it out my way.

Objectives are fine, but a few pointers don't hurt.

Clear objectives and broad guidelines work best for me.

Give me the rigid, prescriptive instructions. Every. Single. Step.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

Do you ever get stuck in "analysis paralysis" because you feel like you need more data or a perfect plan? *

Never. I just go.

Rarely, but sometimes I wish I had more info.

Occasionally, I do like to be thorough before pulling the trigger.

Yes, often. I need all the data, all the analysis, all the perfection before I can move.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

To hit a shared goal, how willing are you to bend your own ideas or way of doing things? *

Not at all, my way is usually the best way.

Only if I absolutely have to, and it really grinds my gears.

I can compromise, as long as it makes sense.

Totally open to it if it means we all win.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

How do you feel about making small, consistent efforts towards a big change? *

Pointless. If it's not a huge leap, why bother?

It's slow, but sometimes you gotta do it.

It's a solid way to make progress, even if it's not flashy.

That's the only way to build something real and lasting.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

When a new project lands, what's your absolute first step? *

Just start doing something, anything, to get momentum.

Think about the big picture, then maybe jot down some ideas.

Outline some general objectives and then get moving.

Develop a meticulous, step-by-step plan and process.

COLLABORATIVE IDENTITY

When it comes to fixing things, are you cool with taking baby steps, or do you need giant leaps? *

Big leaps or nothing. Small steps are for quitters.

I prefer big leaps, but sometimes you're stuck with small steps.

Small, consistent wins are what actually build momentum.

Give me the small, consistent improvements all day. That's where the magic happens.

ANALYTICAL ARCHETYPE

When you're trying to dissect a tricky situation, what's your go-to approach? *

Just jump in and see what happens, learn by doing.

Look for the obvious stuff, then try to fix it.

Break it down logically, piece by piece, to find the root cause.

A deep, systematic breakdown to uncover every hidden connection and underlying cause.