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The ST² Quick Assessment

Discover whether you lean Systems Thinker, Story Teller, or naturally balance both!

This assessment takes less than 3 minutes.

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You will receive your validated results via email within 24 hours.

Q1: When facing a complex problem at work, your first instinct is to:

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Map out all the interconnected factors and root causes

B

Analyze the system while noting key points to communicate

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Balance deep analysis with how to frame the problem

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Consider the narrative while identifying important connections

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Think about how to explain the situation to get others on board

Q2: In team meetings, you're most likely to:

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Ask "what are we missing?" or "what's the real issue here?"

B

Probe for root causes while keeping the discussion accessible

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Bridge between analytical depth and clear communication

D

Translate technical concepts while raising important questions

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Help translate technical concepts so everyone understands

Q3: When presenting to leadership, you focus on

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Comprehensive analysis showing how everything connects

B

Thorough analysis with clear implications

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Data-driven insights wrapped in a clear storyline

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A compelling narrative supported by key evidence

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A compelling narrative that drives them to action

Q4: Your colleagues typically come to you when they need:

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Help understanding why problems keep recurring

B

Root cause diagnosis with communication guidance

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Both problem diagnosis and influence strategy

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Help building their case with some analytical grounding

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Support getting buy-in for their ideas

Q5: When reading business articles, you're drawn to:

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Case studies showing systemic failures and fixes

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Deep analysis with practical applications

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Frameworks combining analytical rigor with real examples

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Compelling narratives backed by research

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Stories about leadership and organizational change

Q6: When a project isn't going well, you tend to:

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Analyze the underlying processes and feedback loops causing issues

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Diagnose systemic problems while maintaining team engagement

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Identify root causes and build momentum for solutions

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Rally the team while addressing key underlying issues

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Focus on rallying the team and reframing the challenge

Q7: Your natural communication style is:

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Detailed and logical, walking through your reasoning step-by-step

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Logical and structured with occasional illustrative examples

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Clear reasoning presented in accessible, engaging language

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Engaging and persuasive, backed by logical support

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Engaging and persuasive, adapting your message to your audience

Q8: When learning something new, you prefer:

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Understanding the underlying principles and how everything fits together

B

Core concepts and frameworks with some examples

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Blend of theoretical frameworks and practical case studies

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Real-world examples that illustrate key principles

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Hearing real examples and stories of how it's applied

Q9: In cross-functional projects, your strength is:

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Identifying dependencies and unintended consequences others miss

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Mapping complexity while facilitating collaboration

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Creating shared understanding of both problems and solutions

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Building alignment while highlighting important connections

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Building alignment between different stakeholders and perspectives

Q10: Your ideal role would involve:

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Solving complex, multi-layered organizational challenges

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Strategic problem-solving with strong stakeholder engagement

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Being the strategic advisor who both diagnoses and drives solutions

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Leading change initiatives with solid analytical foundation

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Influencing and inspiring others to embrace change

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