You've learned about different work styles and preferences, plus the three key drivers: structure, collaboration, and innovation. Now let's practice identifying these patterns in real team scenarios.
The better you get at recognizing work style preferences, the more effectively you can manage your team members and make informed decisions during talent evaluation.
Engagement Message
Which work style preference do you think is most challenging to identify in your team?
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Identify whether each scenario shows task-focused or people-focused preferences. Swipe each example to the correct category.
Labels
- Left Label: Task-Focused
- Right Label: People-Focused
Left Label Items
- Emma prioritizes completing deliverables over team meetings
- Jake focuses on data and metrics when making decisions
- Nina prefers working independently on challenging problems
- Ryan organizes his schedule around project deadlines
Right Label Items
- Alex always checks how changes affect team morale
- Jordan seeks input from colleagues before major decisions
- Maya spends time mentoring junior team members
- Sam schedules regular one-on-ones to understand concerns
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Rachel creates detailed project timelines, asks for clear expectations, and prefers structured processes over ad-hoc approaches. Her primary work driver is most likely:
A. Structure - she wants predictable frameworks B. Collaboration - she wants team input C. Innovation - she wants creative freedom D. People-focused - she prioritizes relationships
Suggested Answers
- A - Correct
- B
