Openness at work
Openness to Experience describes a dimension of cognitive style that distinguishes imaginative, creative people from down-to-earth, conventional people.
High scorers are intellectually curious, open to emotion, interested in art, and willing to try new things. They tend to do things differently and have a preference for variety.
Low scorers tend to be conventional, dealing with the simple and obvious rather than the complex, ambiguity, and subtle. They prefer the familiar to the novel.
The six facets of Openness
- O1
Imagination
Vividness of fantasy life.
- O2
Artistic Interests
Appreciation for art and beauty.
- O3
Emotionality
Awareness of and receptivity to feelings.
- O4
Adventurousness
Eagerness to try new activities.
- O5
Intellect
Interest in ideas and intellectual pursuits.
- O6
Liberalism
Readiness to challenge authority and convention.
The archetypes in this family
Work personas anchored in Openness, each a distinct, healthy way this trait shows up on the job.
The Pragmatic Visionary
3 anchor traitsHigh Intellect, high Imagination, high Achievement-Striving - strategic thinkers who actually ship.
The Trailblazer
3 anchor traitsHigh Adventurousness, high Liberalism, high Imagination - the one who goes first into the unknown.
The Craftsperson
3 anchor traitsHigh Artistic Interests, high Imagination, high Self-Discipline - the maker who ships work that's actually beautiful.
The Analyst
3 anchor traitsHigh Intellect, high Cautiousness, high Risk Anticipation - the one who sees the model and the thing that could break it.
The Empath
3 anchor traitsHigh Emotionality, high Sympathy, high Friendliness - the one who hears what people aren't saying.
The Reformer
3 anchor traitsHigh Liberalism, high Morality, high Intellect - the principled mind that won't leave a broken status quo alone.
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