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What Type of Innovator are You?

Are you logical and analytical or more intuitive and holistic in your thinking?

To help you find out what type of innovator you are, we've put together this
short quiz. Consider your answers carefully and I’ll let you know what type you are at the end.

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Question 1
Look at your desk... right now, is it:
A total mess
Pretty organized
Question 2
When it comes to risks...
You seek out new risks
You prefer not to take them
Question 3
You prefer to:
Do many things at once
Focus on one task at a time
Question 4
You often catch yourself day dreaming:
Yes
Not so much
Question 5
Which statement reflects your beliefs more?
I have a strong sense of right and wrong
What's right (or wrong) depends on the situation
Question 6
When you talk, you:
Choose your words carefully
Use your hands alot.
Question 7
You are more:
Mathematical
Musical
Question 8
When going somewhere you've only been to a couple of times, you:
Go with your instincts on finding the way
Map out directions to where you're going
Question 9
You base your important decisions on:
Intuition
Logic
Question 10
You are better at remembering:
Names
Faces




If you are a Holistic Innovator
Excellent, based on your answers it looks like you are a Holistic Innovator. Your innovations tend to take on a life of their own. You draw from your creative mindset and are able to adapt your ideas to the changing environments around you. This allows you to approach your innovations from a more intuitive and nonlinear perspective.

If you are a Collaborative Innovator
That's great, based on your answers it looks like you're a Collaborative Innovator You're not only a holistic thinker, but you are also very organized and are a great collaborator. People often refer to you as a coach. This type of innovator is a natural born leader.

If you are a Logical Innovator
Great answers! Based on your answers it looks like you are a Logical Innovator You tend to take a more insightful approach when generating innovative ideas. Your analytical nature allows you to assess situations from a more logical and sequential point of view. This is a powerful trait when developing innovations.