TEST: What Is Your Teamwork Style?

The test below will help discover your unique teamwork style. Understanding how you interact with others in a group setting can improve communication and, consequently, the results of your collaboration. Check all that apply:

I make sure that all team members can express their ideas equally.
I do a lot of research.
I quickly resolve any conflicts between team members to keep things productive and positive.
I enjoy working with others.
When problems during project execution arise, I take the initiative to solve them.
I encourage my teammates to get out of their comfort zones.
When working on a project, I prioritize deadlines.
I tailor my work to complement the skills of my teammates.
As a very attentive and detail-oriented person, I make sure that all aspects of a project are covered.
I can get my teammates interested in achieving our goals.
I dislike wasting time and prefer focusing on actionable items during discussions.
I review processes and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement.
I am often the one to suggest new ideas or approaches.
I enjoy group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
I bring people together and help them stay focused on our goals.
I want every team member to feel valued.
I like to think outside the box and encourage others to do the same.
I take charge and don’t hesitate to make decisions.
I am good at setting clear goals for my teammates.
I focus on the project over our individual differences.
I make sure that my teammates feel appreciated and that their contributions are recognized.
I am not threatened by change; in fact, I am always looking for ways to change and improve things.
I am comfortable assigning tasks to others.
I take my teammates’ ideas very seriously and try to integrate them as much as possible.
I want all team members to participate.
I help my teammates stay positive.
I take responsibility for my team’s successes and failures.
I enjoy deep brainstorming sessions where we come up with something really unique and original in the end.
I want practical solutions that can be implemented immediately.
I am often tasked with project execution.
I make decisions based on hard facts.
I am very attuned to my teammates’ emotions and make an effort to uplift them during difficult times.
I learn from past experiences and apply the lessons learned to our future projects.
I quickly clarify any confusion among my team members.
I ask a lot of questions.
I make sure to cultivate a fun and positive atmosphere within the team.
I love exploring new ideas and concepts that fuel my imagination.
I want to work in an environment that encourages experimentation and creativity.
I enjoy celebrating our accomplishments, big or small.
I am really interested in what others have to say about my work.
Generally, I believe that teamwork brings better results than working alone.
I break down complex problems into manageable parts to solve them.

Calculate Results

Leader

If you scored high here, you naturally take charge and enjoy managing teams. You are a confident and decisive person who excels at goal setting. Moreover, you take responsibility for both successes and failures.

Possible Personality Matches
Type 3: Driven by a desire for success, Type 3s often take on leadership roles.

Type 8: Type 8s are assertive and self-confident, often taking charge and giving orders without hesitation. They thrive on challenges and enjoy confronting them head-on!

Facilitator

As a Facilitator, you want to build an environment where every team member feels valued. You want everyone to contribute to discussions and collaboration, and you focus on facilitating communication and mediating conflicts.

Possible Personality Match
Type 2: Type 2s focus on relationships and other people’s needs.

Collaborator

If you are a Collaborator, you value other people’s contributions and opinions and make sure to integrate their ideas into your own work. You happily participate in discussions and brainstorming sessions and generally believe in teamwork.

Possible Personality Match
Type 9: Type 9s seek harmony and connection with others, making them excellent collaborators.

Analyzer

As an Analyzer, you prefer a logical and critical approach. When faced with a complex problem, you typically break it down into manageable parts and then use your impressive research skills to solve each part. You try to remain as neutral as possible and don’t allow emotions to affect your decisions. You rely on statistics, data, and past experiences and want other team members to do the same. Generally, you would rather work alone if you could.

Possible Personality Match
Type 5: Type 5s are very analytically oriented people who seek knowledge and understanding for the sake of it. They are typically introverts and need plenty of time alone.

Innovator

If you are an Innovator, you enjoy exploring new ideas and encourage others to think outside the box. You get a little bored doing things the same way and often look for new and innovative ways to get things done even when old approaches still work.

Possible Personality Match
Type 4: Type 4s are creative and imaginative people who like to do things in unique and original ways.

Motivator

If you are a Motivator, you work to uplift your teammates and inspire them. You celebrate your team’s accomplishments no matter how small, and encourage others to step out of their comfort zone.

Possible Personality Match
Type 7: Energetic and optimistic Type 7s bring positivity with them wherever they go and thrive on new experiences and connections.

Implementer

If you are an Implementer, you are a practical person who doesn’t like to waste time discussing unlikely courses of action. You want all team members to stay focused on the task at hand so that it can be accomplished efficiently and on time.

Possible Personality Match
Type 1: Type 1s are detail-oriented and responsible people who have very high standards for their work.