8 Feb
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5 min
‘OMG she’s driving me mad!’ ‘Why is he always criticising?’ ‘Can’t she just move faster on things?’ ‘Why are they always so insensitive?’ ‘Does he ever stop talking?’ ‘How much longer do they need to make a decision?’
If, as Sartre says, ‘Hell is – other people’ – then how well we relate to others and connect with them, can have a distinct bearing on whether hell is also – our workplace.
Ever wondered why you just ‘click’ with some people – even strangers, when you first meet them? Yet others, even those you’ve worked alongside for years, feel more distant and harder to connect with?
Maybe you’ve questioned why some people have such a different approach to work, to situations, even to other people?
Maybe you’ve been surprised by how fast some people are at jumping into something new and taking risks, compared to you? Or maybe you’ve wondered why some people seem so comfortable walking into a room of strangers when you’d much prefer to avoid that awkwardness at all costs. Perhaps you’ve been surprised that colleagues spend so much time and effort supporting others through changes when you wish they’d just get on with confronting the challenges ahead? Or maybe you’ve wished a colleague would just soften their approach and be more sensitive to other people so that they didn’t get such negative reactions from others.
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a tool you could use to gain insight into why we are all so different; why we are motivated by completely different factors; why the things that energise some people, cause stress to others; why, deep down, we all fear such different things and have such different fundamental value systems?
Well, guess what – there is!
Everything DiSC is an easy to use, personal learning tool that measures an individual’s preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC® model. This simple yet powerful model describes four basic styles: D, i, S, and C, and is the foundation of the Everything DiSC suite of profiles. It provides a system which can help shed light on why we get on well with some people, yet find others more tricky or awkward to connect with.
The model gives us a chance to better understand our own strengths, what comes naturally to us and how these impact our behaviour at work. It also gives us a chance to get to grips with our blind spots and what we may be doing, often inadvertently, that drives other people mad!
Working on our own self-awareness makes us more able to understand others. And putting self-awareness and understanding of others together mean we can work out better ways to connect with people in the workplace. And that’s a crucial skill for all of us – whether you’re working in person or remotely with others.
For leaders and managers, the Everything DiSC Assessment can provide valuable insights into their leadership style and how it aligns with the needs of their team. This information can be used for targeted leadership development and improved team management.
In an ever-changing world, it’s difficult enough to connect face to face with some people – so it can be incredibly challenging to work out how to build stronger relationships with those you only communicate with through remote channels. Why are some people so outspoken and dominant in remote meetings, whilst others shy away from any interaction, barely speaking? Why do some people feel comfortable sharing personal details like holiday plans, family news etc., whilst others are more private and hold back from sharing any details of their lives? Why is there such a difference in the way people write emails? From the bluntness of those one-worded responders to those who write reams before getting to the crux of their message; from the detailed over-analytical, nit-picking emails, to those over-loaded with social talk and emojis 😂 😲 😉
Everything DiSC is a great way to give you personalised insights that deepen your understanding of both yourself and others, making workplace interactions more enjoyable and effective.
The results for you and your colleagues are better working relationships, less friction and a more sociable work environment. We spend such a huge amount of our time at work, so meaningful human connection and effective communication help make that time so much more enjoyable.
By identifying different DiSC styles (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness), teams can better understand each other's strengths and potential areas for collaboration. This understanding fosters a more cooperative work environment for everyone, including managers and team members.
Everything DiSC can be a great benefit for those looking into professional development training or management training, as it can enable individuals to understand the characteristics of themselves and others. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch with our team.
