Strengths

  • Association
  • Conceptual leaps
  • Creative framing
  • Future scenarios

Watchouts

  • Skipping validation
  • Losing people in abstractions
  • Avoiding routine follow-through

Growth tips

  • Name the practical use of each idea.
  • Prototype quickly before defending the concept.
  • Keep a visible backlog so ideas do not disappear.

Work and career fit

People with this pattern may enjoy environments where their strongest contribution is visible and valued. Possible fits include:

  • Concept artist
  • Strategist
  • Writer
  • Innovation consultant