Big Picture
A quick definition
You handle ambiguity well and keep the whole picture in view.
In practice
You move forward even without all the answers. The overall direction interests you more than the detail of each step, which lets you move quickly in uncertain or loosely defined situations. You often find unconventional ways to solve things and adapt when the rules run out.
How others see you
- Moves without having it all figured out
- Sees the forest, not just the trees
- Suggests different routes
- Tolerates uncertainty
Under pressure or overused
- Details and punctuality may slip into the background.
- Some people may feel you improvise too much.
Try this week
A detail partner
Before handing in something important, ask a detail-minded person to review it with you for 15 minutes.
The other end of this dimension
PrecisionYou plan ahead, mind the details and follow clear rules.
More in this area
Organization
- Own Pace
You move at your own pace and don't treat every deadline as an emergency.
- Persistence
You take initiative and keep pushing until it's done.
- Precision
You plan ahead, mind the details and follow clear rules.
