Here are some tips for building better workplace relationships and team building using Everything DiSC® Workplace profiles.
If a co-worker’s DiSC® personality style leans towards . . . Dominance . . . .
Your relationship will be compatible if you . . ..
- Are efficient
- Are brief and to the point
- State your bottom line recommendations and take a position
- Don’t go into details unless asked
If a co-worker’s DiSC® behavioral style leans towards . . . Influence . . .
Your relationship will be compatible if you . . .
- Are stimulating
- Are positive and optimistic
- Show how an action will gain favorable attention and approval
- Present new ideas and approaches
- Emphasize the positive, casual and friendly
If a co-worker’s DiSC® personality style leans towards . . . Steadiness . . .
Your relationship will be compatible if you . . . .
- Are sincere
- Allow time for consideration
- Respect traditions, procedures, systematic practices
- Focus on “service” provided to the group, organization
If a co-worker’s DiSC® behavioral style leans towards . . . Conscientiousness . . .
our relationship will be compatible if you . . . .
- Are correct
- Provide facts, logic and a “track record
- Demonstrate that you have done your research/homework
- Minimize risks and provide assurances relative to current “trade offs” in productivity and excellence
- Move slowly, seeking clarification of others expectations
Here’s a link to information about the Everything DiSC® Workplace profile!
“To the extent that you give others what they want, will they give you what you want.”
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