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4D Culture Tool™:

Assess a Team Member


This tool allows you to assess a team member and yourself with the 4D Culture
Tool™. To use, describe the cultural dimensions to a team member you want to
assess. Ask them to plot themselves where they fall in each graph, then plot
yourself on the same graph.

Action Thought Patterns Process

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• Get an idea out there, then figure • Figure out how it works, then share
out how it works the idea
• Respond to changes as they come • Plan ahead for the unexpected
• Allow plans to evolve (change causes stress)
• 85% solution, faster • Ensure plans are executed
• 100% solution, slower

Observe the similarities and differences between you and your teammate. How
will you take advantage of synergies and reconcile your differences?

Lamson Consulting | © 2020


Rigid Time Flexible

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• Time can be controlled • Time cannot be controlled


• Linear doing & thinking • Multi-doing & thinking
• Prefer no interruptions • Don’t mind, even prefer
• See punctuality as a sign of respect interruptions
• See time as more fluid

Observe the similarities and differences between you and your teammate. How
will you take advantage of synergies and reconcile your differences?

Lamson Consulting | © 2020


Direct Communication Style Indirect

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• ”Yes” means “I agree” • “Yes” means “I’m listening” or “I


• “No” means “I’m not convinced yet” understand”
• Say what you mean, clarity builds • “No” means end of conversation or
trust “I’m upset”
• Conflict should be handled directly • Say what builds the relationship,
harmony builds trust
• Conflict should be handled
discreetly and subtly

Observe the similarities and differences between you and your teammate. How
will you take advantage of synergies and reconcile your differences?

Lamson Consulting | © 2020


Low Formality High

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• Uses “I” statements • Uses “we” statements


• Concerned with individual • Concerned with group
achievements achievements
• The individual takes initiative • The boss takes initiative
• I can decide on direction and ask • The boss decides on direction and
for approval/help tells me what to do

Observe the similarities and differences between you and your teammate. How
will you take advantage of synergies and reconcile your differences?

Lamson Consulting | © 2020

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