The 135 Tritype®, often referred to as The Technical Expert, combines Type 1 (Perfectionist), Type 3 (Achiever), and Type 5 (Investigator). This Tritype® is focused on competence, precision, and efficiency, but the order of dominance among the types creates distinct variations in how these traits are expressed. Here’s a breakdown of the six variations:
135: Core Type 1 (The Principled Achiever)
- Primary Focus: Being ethical, responsible, and doing things “right.”
- Secondary Influence: A drive for success and achievement (Type 3).
- Tertiary Influence: Intellectual depth and a need for knowledge (Type 5).
- Key Traits: A highly disciplined and competent individual who strives for excellence by combining their perfectionism with ambition and analytical skills. They are methodical and driven by a strong sense of duty.
153: Core Type 1 (The Ethical Strategist)
- Primary Focus: Responsibility and moral integrity, but with a stronger focus on analysis and planning.
- Secondary Influence: Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills (Type 5).
- Tertiary Influence: A drive for achievement and recognition (Type 3).
- Key Traits: A principled thinker who uses logic and efficiency to achieve their goals. They are reserved yet ambitious, balancing their ethical standards with strategic thinking.
315: Core Type 3 (The Efficient Reformer)
- Primary Focus: Achieving success and being seen as competent.
- Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: Intellectual depth and a desire for mastery (Type 5).
- Key Traits: A highly ambitious individual who combines their drive for success with a strong sense of responsibility. They are goal-oriented but also value doing things ethically and intelligently.
351: Core Type 3 (The Disciplined Achiever)
- Primary Focus: Success and recognition, but with a stronger focus on structure and perfectionism.
- Secondary Influence: Analytical thinking and independence (Type 5).
- Tertiary Influence: Responsibility and moral integrity (Type 1).
- Key Traits: A results-driven person who uses precision and discipline to achieve their goals. They are hardworking, detail-oriented, and value competence above all.
531: Core Type 5 (The Principled Investigator)
- Primary Focus: Gaining knowledge, understanding systems, and maintaining independence.
- Secondary Influence: Responsibility and high ethical standards (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: A drive for achievement and efficiency (Type 3).
- Key Traits: A reserved intellectual who uses their knowledge to improve systems while maintaining high standards. They are deeply analytical but also strive for tangible results.
513: Core Type 5 (The Analytical Achiever)
- Primary Focus: Intellectual independence and mastery, but with a stronger focus on success.
- Secondary Influence: Ambition and a desire to be seen as competent (Type 3).
- Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
- Key Traits: A thoughtful problem-solver who combines intellectual depth with ambition. They are private yet driven to achieve excellence in an ethical way.
Summary of Differences:
- When Type 1 dominates, the person is focused on ethics, structure, and doing things “right,” with competence (Type 3) or knowledge (Type 5) supporting their goals.
- When Type 3 dominates, the person is focused on success, efficiency, and recognition, with responsibility (Type 1) or intellectual depth (Type 5) enhancing their achievements.
- When Type 5 dominates, the person is focused on knowledge, independence, and mastery, with ethics (Type 1) or ambition (Type 3) driving how they apply their insights.
Each variation reflects how these three types combine in different orders to create unique expressions of the Technical Expert Tritype®.
