Do You Know if You're a Rule Follower?

There's a gender component in this though. That dynamic can be overtaken by an alpha guy. Some jobs really need rule followers. Some need creative thinkers. You want to know whether or not someone's naturally facile at working with others? Give them a task without any instruction on how to divide the work. Just break it up and go, I'll do the first bit. You do the second bit. The great CHROs bristle when you say elevate the role. Hey, I elevated it 15 years ago and I've got this great working relationship."