Research has shown that Social Style remains relatively consistent across time. Once we reach adulthood, our primary behavioral tendencies tend to stabilize. What is most important is to understand your Style, and work on Versatility, or how you work with others regardless of Style.

It is possible for a person’s outward behavior to change, or at least be perceived, somewhat differently across circumstances. For instance, a person newly promoted to a position of authority may slightly change key elements of his or her behavior to accommodate the new role. Thus people will perceive this person’s behavior differently, which can result in a slight change in Style profile.