Savanna
Strengths
- Explosive output on focused sprints
- Quick to spot the shortest path
- Generates momentum from nothing
- Adapts when conditions change mid-flight
Archetype
Cheetah
The Sprinter
Fast, focused in bursts, energised by novelty. Cheetahs cover ground others cannot - on their terms.
Growth edges
- Energy crashes after sprints
- Loses interest in long maintenance tails
- Underestimates ramp time on new contexts
Work style
Greenfield work, prototypes, incident response, launches. Less suited to steady-state operations.
Delivery style
Bursty - long quiet periods then dense output. Best with short cycles and clear finish lines.
Cognitive style
Strong overlap with ADHD-style cognition: hyperfocus, novelty-seeking, time-blindness. Many Cheetahs do their best work with external structure (timers, pairing, deadlines).
Big Five trait pattern
| Extraversion | medium-high |
| Conscientiousness | medium |
| Openness | high |
| Agreeableness | medium |
| Neuroticism | medium |