1. Likes to try things and plunge right in. Assertive, confident.
NORTH
Action Oriented
“Let’s Do It!”
Likes to try things and plunge right in. Assertive, confident.
WEST
Detail oriented
Likes to know the who, what, when, where, and why before acting. Thorough, planner.
EAST
Speculation oriented
Likes to look at the big picture, examine all possibilities before acting. Imaginative.
SOUTH People oriented, likes to know that everyone’s feelings have been taken into consideration and all voices have been heard before acting.
Supportive, understanding.

2. NORTH

3. NORTH

4. SOUTH

5. SOUTH

6. EAST

7. EAST e

8. WEST

9. WEST

10. Reflection
What style are you? Write down 2-3 of the best things about your style.
Write down 2-3 of the best things about another style that you would like to develop? (Think about the style you would have picked last)
Write down 1 of the limitations of your style that you plan to work on and how you might improve.
Keep this in mind during group work in this class, other classes, your work environment, and beyond.

11. Work Style Compass
This is a diversity exercise that introduces a framework of four work styles.
One style isn’t better than any other.
All of the styles offer different strengths and challenges.

12. Warrior-power(north) Teacher-wisdom (west) Visionary-vision (east)
Work Style Compass
The Compass draws from a Native American practice called the Medicine Wheel or the Four-Fold Way.
In the Four-Fold Way, the four directions are described as
Warrior-power(north)
Healer-love (south)
Teacher-wisdom (west)
Visionary-vision (east)
Source: Adapted From Bonner Curriculum Leadership Compass