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Strategist & Supporter

Pick yourself, a colleague, a friend or a partner. See where you click, where you might clash, and how to get along better.

First person
Second person

The Strategist

Analytical · Focused · Far-sighted

60%alike

The Supporter

Caring · Patient · Dependable

Where you click

  • StructureYou both like a plan, so deadlines, handovers and commitments run smoothly.

Where you might clash

  • ReasoningThe Strategist leads with data and logic; the Supporter leads with how a decision will land with people.
  • InitiativeThe Strategist takes charge quickly, while the Supporter prefers to support and may stay quiet in the meeting.
  • CuriosityThe Strategist wants to try a new approach while the Supporter would rather stick with what already works.

How to get along at work

For the Strategist

  1. Give the Supporter a clear reason and a small pilot before proposing a big change.
  2. Ask for the Supporter’s view before you decide, and wait for the answer.
  3. Acknowledge how a decision will land with people before explaining why it’s right.

For the Supporter

  1. Try the Strategist’s idea as a short experiment before deciding it won’t work.
  2. Speak up early — the Strategist may not notice you disagree until the decision is made.
  3. Share the reasons behind your concerns — the Strategist responds best to a clear “why”.

Side by side, dimension by dimension

DimensionStrategistSupporter
70
Curiosity
35
80
Structure
65
30
Social Energy
55
75
Initiative
15
85
Reasoning
22
CuriosityStructureSocial EnergyInitiativeReasoning

Communication

Strategist

Concise and precise. Strategists say what they mean, expect arguments to be backed up and value candour over comfort.

Supporter

Gentle, patient and attentive. Supporters listen more than they speak and choose words with care.

Work style

Strategist

Methodical and independent. Strategists like time to think, clear goals and the authority to design how the work gets done.

Supporter

Steady and service-minded. Supporters work best in stable teams where their help is valued and relationships are real.

Decision-making

Strategist

Analytical and deliberate. Gathers the relevant facts, models the options and commits firmly once the case is clear.

Supporter

Considerate and cautious. Supporters think about who will be affected and prefer options that keep people safe and included.

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