This page focuses primarily on how you can help your team with their opportunities for growth along the Pathfinder spectrum. The four core Pathfinder modules are comprised of individual values. Research has shown that focusing on individual values best affects change.

Each value is briefly described together with a curated resource on how you can help your team improve.

Two things we encourage you to remember. The first, Pathfinders can become even stronger by increasing areas where they already excel—adding a high voltage charge to a battery. Second, while everyone can learn and grow, not everyone can or should be a Pathfinder.

Approach Module

Agile
This relates to how the individual deals with change. Are they open to it? Do they adapt quickly? Can they work with incomplete information? How do they deal with failure? Can they learn from it and move forward?
How to Improve Agility in the Workplace
Future proof: Solving the ‘adaptability paradox’ for the long term

Self Directed
Pathfinders are able to fully engage in tasks/roles largely, or even entirely, motivated by meeting a need. Broadly, Pathfinders see a need and jump in and figure things out as they go. This is what we mean by being self-directed. For a discussion on how a person who is not self-directed approaches their work, check out the explanation of the Approach module in the 'Explanation' link in the left hand sidebar.
Creating a Culture of Self-Directed People

Thrives on Ambiguity
By definition, Pathfinders are working in areas where there is no playbook, no set of rules telling them how to fulfil their role. Being able to deal with, and thrive with, this ambiguity is a key component of being a Pathfinder.
4 Strategies to Help Your Organization Thrive in Ambiguous Times

Motivation Module

Action Oriented
Being ‘action-oriented’ means being willing or likely to take practical action to deal with a problem or situation. This then requires we bring a sense of urgency to our work which then requires a strong work ethic and tenacity.
How To Be More Action-Oriented When It’s Hard to Take Action

Intrinsic Motivation
Successful Pathfinders recognize that the rewards they pursue are on the other side of many unknowns and, therefore, they need to be motivated by deeper sources than near-term financial reward or the forthcoming acclaim of peers. This is expressed through the value ‘intrinsic motivation’ and is often manifested in the need to build something and/or be part of something bigger than the extrinsic motivation of financial rewards.
5+ Ways to Boost Intrinsic Motivation in the Workplace

Perspective Module

Curious
Pathfinders need the curiosity to seek and find new approaches when plans don’t work as intended, which can be most of the time.
15 Methods Leaders Can Use To Boost A Team’s Curiosity And Innovation

Positive
Being able to maintain energy and optimism through likely setbacks in an unknown environment is a defining characteristic of a Pathfinder.
12 Simple Ways Leaders Can Boost Positivity In The Workplace

Pragmatic
The work of a Pathfinder is necessarily defined by wrong turnings, setbacks, friction and, yes, failure. How we deal with these is important. Do we view them as something shameful and to be hidden or as opportunities to learn and ‘fail forward’?
Failing Forward: 3 Steps To Build Resilient Teams

Relationships Module

Confident
The long-term success of a Pathfinder requires both starting and maintaining vibrant relationships, not exploiting contacts for short-term gains. Being confident means having a sense of gravitas which is key to establishing trusting relationships.
Managers, Here Are 4 Ways To Help Your Employees Build Their Confidence

Practical Humility
How can an individual become more humble? Humility is the seed of growth. Being aware of one's shortcomings and working to improve each is a positive sign of humility.
A Simple Strategy for Developing Humble Teams

Prioritizes People
Putting people first coupled with the requisite communication skills is a competence of the Pathfinder that, together with 'Confident', enables the creation of long-lasting trusted relationships.
How to improve team communication

Consistent
How consistent is the individual in delivering what they say they will do? Are they able to push back on taking on further tasks rather than risk not delivering on their commitments later?
5 Tips to Build Consistently High Performing Teams

Responsible
Many people are attracted by the degrees of freedom/latitude afforded to Pathfinders in their myriad roles. However, that freedom comes with a level of responsibility and accountability some will find uncomfortable. The final value ‘responsible’ assesses people for their ability to manage that responsibility.
Improve Personal Accountability: 12 Things To Do In 12 Weeks