The Doer

Conflict & Communication

• The Auditor

  Tips for working better with the Auditor:

  • Be patient with the Auditor’s attention to detail, e.g., “Let’s make sure we’ve covered all the specifics before moving forward.”
  • Respect thoroughness.

• The Doer

  Tips for working better with the Doer:

  • Respect each other’s competence—agree on a clear division of tasks (e.g., “I’ll handle this task while you focus on that one”).
  • Avoid competing over control of processes—trust each other’s ability to execute.
  • Be aware of a tendency to overlook the bigger picture—make time to step back and reassess progress.

• The Helper

  Tips for working better with the Doer:

  • Be mindful of emotional impacts, e.g., “I know we have a deadline, but let’s make sure the team isn’t overwhelmed.” 
  • Be considerate of feelings.

• The Advisor

  Tips for working better with the Doer:

  • Be open to adjusting plans when needed, e.g., “We can adjust the timeline if it helps the project stay on track.”
  • Be more flexible.

• The Pioneer

  Tips for working better with the Pioneer:

  • Be more open to creative approaches, e.g., “Let’s explore how this idea fits into our plan.”
  • Encourage flexibility.

• The Campaigner

  Tips for working better with the Campaigner:

  • Be open to how today’s work leads to long-term success, e.g., “I can see how this task builds toward our goal.”
  • Look for ways to integrate future vision with immediate tasks.

• The Evaluator

  Tips for working better with the Evaluator:

  • Consider how current tasks fit into broader strategies, e.g., “I’ll focus on this now, but how does it impact the overall plan?”

• The Coordinator

  Tips for working better with the Coordinator:

  • Stay open to long-term strategies, e.g., “I’ll focus on the tasks at hand, but I can see how they fit into the bigger plan.” 
  • Be more strategic.