The idea that you can recruit fit-for-purpose archetypes will challenge the idea that you’re stuck with the same 12 archetypes for life.
A fit-for-purpose archetype is one that is recruited to assist you to perform an out-of-the-box function or to fulfil an extra-ordinary purpose. A fit-for-purpose archetype sits outside the capabilities of your core personal archetypes.
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Recruiting a fit-for-purpose archetype allows you to flex between archetypes to suit your immediate, less than usual needs, concerns, goals and projects. The process of recruiting and assigning a fit-for-purpose archetype is designed to support a growth mindset for lifelong learning.
For an archetype to be “fit-for-purpose” means you would deconstruct it to identify the characteristics that align closely with the requirements and objectives you need it to address. What do you need now to do what needs to be done? Choose an archetype. Self Author it, road test it, gain feedback, then decide if it works for you or not. If not, then road test another archetype.
You don’t need to limit your creative freedom and growth by confining yourself to the same, fixed set of 12 archetypes for life. Recruiting fit-for-purpose archetypes is about creating solutions that are optimised for your intended, but less than usual, tasks or goals.
Gail Goodwin 