Last time we introduced the OCEAN model and walked through taking your assessment. Now let's dive deep into your first two traits: Openness and Conscientiousness.
These two traits fundamentally shape how you approach technical decisions, system design, and engineering team leadership.
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Ready to dive in?
High Openness leaders are the "what if we built this differently" people. They constantly ask: "Could we refactor this architecture?" They love exploring new frameworks, experimenting with emerging technologies, and encouraging innovative technical solutions.
They see possibilities in every codebase and inspire technical innovation.
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Do you find yourself regularly questioning established technical practices?
Low Openness leaders are the "battle-tested technology" people. They ask: "What's proven to work at scale?" They prefer mature frameworks, established design patterns, and technologies with strong track records.
They provide technical stability and ensure teams don't get derailed by constant technology churn.
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Do you feel more comfortable with proven tech stacks or experimental technologies?
High Conscientiousness leaders are the "get things done" people. They naturally create systems, track progress, meet deadlines, and hold everyone (including themselves) accountable to commitments.
Their teams know exactly what quality looks like and when features ship.
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How structured are your current code quality standards and technical processes?
Low Conscientiousness leaders are the "adapt as we learn" people. They pivot quickly when requirements change, comfortable with ambiguity, and don't get stressed by shifting deadlines.
They provide breathing room and keep teams from becoming overly rigid.
