Five Basic Styles of Thinking

The Synthesist: Sees likeness in apparent unlikes, seeks conflict, interested in change
The Idealist: Welcomes broad range of views, seeks ideal solutions
The Pragmatist: “Whatever works” seeks shortest route to payoff
The Analyst: Seeks “one best way,” interested in scientific solutions
The Realist: Relies on “facts” and expert opinions, interested in concrete results.