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Archetype Profile — Edition 2026
The Guardian
Risk management, safety, and governance
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What this means
Focuses on risk management, safety, security, and governance. Prioritizes regulation, compliance, and robust oversight to prevent harm.
The Traits
- Prevents costly mistakes or scandals
- Enforces standards and accountability
- Brings holistic view of risk and privacy
- Advocates for robust oversight
How you work
Involve from the start in risk assessment and policy creation. Give them real decision rights in solution-finding.
Dealing with change
May slow down or block beneficial innovation. Can be perceived as overly rigid.
Things to watch for
Could create overly restrictive policies that hinder beneficial innovation.
