Section 1 - Instruction

You've learned about the four communication styles: Driver, Expressive, Analytical, and Amiable. Now let's practice spotting these patterns in technical team interactions.

Remember, these are based on two dimensions: direct vs. indirect, and task-focused vs. people-focused.

Engagement Message

Which style do you think will be easiest to identify during your code reviews?

Section 2 - Practice

Type

Multiple Choice

Practice Question

During architecture reviews, Jessica gets straight to technical requirements with phrases like "Here's what the system needs to accomplish" and "Let's focus on the performance constraints." Her communication style is most likely:

A. Driver (direct + task-focused) B. Expressive (direct + people-focused) C. Analytical (indirect + task-focused) D. Amiable (indirect + people-focused)

Suggested Answers

  • A - Correct
  • B
  • C
  • D
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Sort Into Boxes

Practice Question

Sort these communication behaviors based on whether they show task focus or people focus.

Labels

  • First Box Label: Task Focus
  • Second Box Label: People Focus

First Box Items

  • System performance
  • Code quality metrics
  • Deployment deadlines
  • Technical efficiency

Second Box Items

  • Developer burnout
  • Team collaboration
  • Pair programming
  • Code review tone
Section 4 - Practice

Type

Fill In The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's identify communication styles in action. Fill in the blanks with the correct style names.

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