2025 Year In Review: How Teams Work Together 1-minute read Written by Psychometrics Effective collaboration continues to be a contributing factor to the successful teamwork. One of the requirements of strong teamwork is the ability to work with those who have different styles. While contributing using our own preferred approach. Using the 2025 data from the Work Personality Index and the team-related styles found in Team Dynamics, let’s take a look at the styles that we may encounter while working with teams, the key characteristics of those styles, and how we can best use this information to improve collaboration. Communication Styles Extraverted Realists 62% Reflective Realists 17% Extraverted Visionaries 15% Reflective Visionaries 5% Focus on being: Clear Direct Results focused Focus on being: Detailed Precise Practical Communication is: Strategic Broad Future-oriented Communication is: Complex Creative Thoughtful Key Communication Tip: Focus on what is, and communicate directly. Teamwork Style People Connectors 60% Reserved Supporters 16% Task Drivers 15% Independent Contributors 9% Solicits opinions Finds consensus Provides support Organizes resources Organizes people Analyzes issues Asks critical questions Tackles issues Key Teamwork Tip: Take the time to hear different perspectives before moving forward. Change Style Change Drivers 35% Incremental Improvers 20% Status Quo Stalwarts 19% Directs change Brings new ideas Builds on what exists Finds timely solutions Harnesses proven solutions Focuses on current needs Change Catalysts 18% Adaptable Contributors 7% Seeks continuous improvement Thinks outside of the box Adaptable and flexible Brings practical solutions Key Change Implementation Tip: Break changes down into smaller chunks that will be easier for others to manage. Conflict Style Builders 45% Negotiators 34% Harmonizers 9% Strives for win-win solutions Synthesizes perspectives Meets some of everyone’s needs Works within time constraints Meets some of everyone’s needs Works within time constraints Evaders 7% Persuaders 5% Avoids unnecessary conflicts Helps to reduce tensions Shares their perspectives openly Comfortable making unpopular decisions Key Conflict Management Tip: Strive for collaborative, win-win solutions. Problem Solving Style Self-Reliant Analyzers 39% Consultative Analyzers 29% Self-Reliant Intuitives 16% Consultative Intuitives 16% Solves problems independently Does not make assumptions Solves problems collaboratively Incorporates multiple perspectives Tests trial solutions Makes quick decisions Gathers multiple perspectives Comfortable with ambiguity Key Problem Solving Tip: Don’t act on assumptions. Run the issue by others before taking action. Bringing It All Together The styles that show up most often in teams highlight how people approach their work and what they need to succeed. When team members understand how each person communicates, collaborates, adapts to change, and solves problems, they can anticipate challenges and leverage strengths more effectively. Tools like the Work Personality Index and Team Dynamics can help you strengthen collaboration and build the conditions behind high-performing teams. If you would like to explore how these insights apply to your organization or team, please send us a message! Contact Us
