The Expert

Authority Archetype

Strategic & Visionary

Source of Authority

Specialized knowledge, certified mastery, demonstrable competence

Method of Rule / Risk

Authority Bias: dismissing non-technical input; narrow focus; difficulty communicating complex ideas

Trigger Description

Situations where non-experts offer solutions or challenge data

Strengths

  • Sound decision-making
  • Efficiency
  • High quality of work
  • Functional trust

Weaknesses

  • Narrow focus
  • Difficulty communicating complex ideas
  • Authority Bias