What type of adviser are you?

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Being a strategic adviser comes in many forms. In our work in analyzing great advisory relationships, we’ve identified five main approaches, which we have linked together via the analogy of a restaurant. The five approaches are pictured above.

We know great advice happens when three things are aligned: the natural style of the adviser, what the recipient wants, and what the project requires.

This questionnaire will help you explore your own advisory style. There are 30 questions in total. The survey should take you about 10-12 minutes to complete. Please note that the word 'client' in this context means any leader you are advising, whether an external client or an internal colleague.

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1. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like helping my team to be successful

I like working independently, with minimal supervision

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2. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like to create new things

I enjoy delivering on an agreed plan

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3. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

It is easy to know whether I have done a good job or not

It is hard for non-experts to judge the quality of my work

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4. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I am happy when the job is done

I am happy when the client has a great experience

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5. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I do my best work in a team

I do my best work alone

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6. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I take pride in solving complex problems

I am motivated by delivering to agreed standards

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7. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I build teams of experts to solve problems

I like solving problems myself

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8. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I often arrive at the solution before my client

I like to listen because every situuation is unique

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9. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I get my energy from working alone

I get my energy from working in teams

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10. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like to follow tried-and-tested procedures

I am motivated by creating new approaches

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11. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I take pride in being an influencer

I take pride in being recognised for my achievements

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12. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like changing people's behaviour

I like to deliver a great product or service

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13. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I take pride in sharing my knowledge

I take pride in delivering results

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14. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like to be recognised for my work

I like to see others succeed

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15. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like to understand the wider context

I deliver solutions quickly

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16. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I am happy to give credit to others

I like to be recognised for my contributions

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17. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I talk my clients through different options

I advise my clients on the best course of action

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18. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like to deliver results

I like to win awards

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19. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I focus on delivering great results

It is important to deliver great client service

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20. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I get energy from making recommendations

I get energy from finding mutually beneficial outcomes

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21. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like sharing my expertise

I like building relationships

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22. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I implement my clients' decisions

I help my clients make decisions

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23. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I am motivated when clients take my advice

I am motivated when clients say 'thank you'

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24. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I'm good in a crisis

I'm good at making things happen

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25. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I am motivated by delivering great service

I am motivated by getting recognised by my advice

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26. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I like to work with experts from other fields

My standards are higher than most other people

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27. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I work hard to deliver a great product

I work hard to deliver a great experience

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28. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I have deep expertise but don't flaunt it

I like to share models and theories

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29. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I get energy from creating an impact

I get energy when others quote my advice

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30. Which of these statements best corresponds to your view?

I take pride in delivering a great client experience

I am proud when clients 'steal' my ideas

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31. Please tell us a little about you (1/3). Which best describes you?

Most of my career has been in-house

Most of my career has been as an external consultant or adviser

Most of my career has been in academia

Other:

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32. Please tell us a little about you (2/3). Which best describes you?

0-2 years of experience

3-5 years of experience

6-10 years of experience

11-20 years of experience

21+ years of experience

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Please tell us a little about you (3/3). Who, if anyone, is your main contact at Archetypical?

Alberto San Pedro

Andrea Alvarez

Casilda Malagon

Ginger Homan

Sharon Hunter

Sheila Carruthers

Stephane Prud'homme

Stephen Welch

Zora Artis

Other:

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