You have a slight preference for Divergent on the Thinking dimension and lean towards exploring alternative ideas, perspectives, and possibilities, while still recognizing the value of convergent thinking and practicality. In other words, you are curious and imaginative, yet at the same time are grounded in reality. While you may not consistently generate out-of-the-box connections and insights, you are open to exploring different angles and perspectives beyond the obvious solutions. You tend to exhibit a willingness to question assumptions, and challenge traditional approaches, within certain limits. 

When given encouragement and a safe environment, you love sharing original thoughts, and will support riskier approaches and risk takers on your team. While you may not always be the person who challenges the status quo, you will support new approaches when you are convinced that such ideas are well conceived and show promise.

You, like others with a slight Divergent preference, offer original ideas with a consideration for what is practical. For instance, a new idea is often quickly followed by an exploration for how a proposed idea will work in reality. Given this inclination, you and others with a slight preference for Divergent thinking can serve as effective sounding boards for those who have a stronger penchant to be divergent. That is, while you can empathize with a high-divergent thinker’s need for novelty, you can assist them in recognizing the risks and obstacles associated with their more out-of-the-box thinking.

With your slight leaning towards Divergent thinking you bring a relaxed and balanced vibe to your work and relationships, including your teaching and/or parenting style. You have a natural knack for checking out alternative ideas, different perspectives, and all sorts of possibilities, all while keeping it real and down to earth.

While you might not be the champion of always pulling out these mind-blowing, out-of-the-box thoughts, you’re totally down to question assumptions and shake things up a bit, as long as it's within certain limits. This way of connecting with others creates this cozy space for people around you to throw out their wild, creative ideas. You’re all about supporting exploration and curiosity. And because you combine originality and practicality, you make a pretty awesome sounding board for your co-workers, partner, students you teach, children you parent, and other family members. You are the grounded and thoughtful collaborator who others bounce ideas off.