Investigators

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Analytical

An Investigator is intent on taking a deeper look at experiences in the workplace and trying to better understand the dynamics at play. You may be curious why there is not more diversity in leadership. It seems that differences in progression come down to personal choices and/or personal styles. Use your curiosity to think more deeply about the dynamics of the workplace.

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Mentor

An Investigator makes a great mentor, helping to coach others on how to navigate the workpla-ce and learn what gets noticed and rewarded. You may see a colleague that needs to speak up more (or tone it down a little). You may know someone who often mentions that childcare impacts their availability and want to suggest they minimize references to their children.

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Curious

Investigators are interested in the perspectives of others. These discussions help to expand your awareness of challenges others face, especially when their background or personal characteristics are very different from yours.

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Respectful

Investigators strongly value a respectful workplace. For that reason, they may prefer to focus on areas of commonality and steer clear of sensitive topics.

Areas for growth

You strive to build up and support all kinds of people. But remember that inclusion happens when people feel valued while being themselves, not when they have to be the same as everyone else in order to belong.

Become aware of when you might be trying to “fix” individuals to fit into a certain style instead of realizing how the company can adapt to develop and harness talent that presents in different ways. Think about what’s really required to do the job - not just the way we are used to the job being done.

Expand your observation skills to look at the patterns of who gets heard, who gets invited to meetings, and who gets opportunity. It’s totally okay to have friends at work, but it is not okay for there to be “in-groups” and “out-groups” that impact who gets access to influential networks, greater visibility, or more opportunities.

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