Is a “C” Leading Your Meeting? – DISC Tip
October 21, 2011 | Comments Off
Your Meeting Leader is a “C” If: Structure: Emails a formal, task-oriented agenda well in advance. Assigns a Timekeeper and/or a Notetaker. Example: “The meeting will start in five minutes. Have the financial analysis and budget proposal on hand. Thank you, Phillip, for assisting as timekeeper.” Priorities: Punctuality, following proper procedures, utilizing facts and logical [...]
Is an “I” Leading Your Meeting? – DISC Tip
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Your Meeting Leader is an “I” If: Structure: Fluid agenda. Stories, anecdotes and unrelated discussions often lead to lengthy meetings. Example: “How was everyone’s weekend? “That’s a good point. I had a similar experience…” Priorities: No time frame. Encourages participation. Shares big picture. Often turns business meeting into social event. Example: “We covered the important [...]
Is a “D” Leading Your Meeting? – DISC Tip
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Your Meeting Leader is a “D” If: Structure: Concise agenda, includes tasks and assignments. Starts on time with first agenda item, skipping pleasantries. Example: “Okay, it’s 8 a.m. George, you’re first – project status.” Priorities: Short meeting with efficient, productive solutions to few key issues, delegates the balance and ends on time. Example: “Combining the [...]
Problem Solving with a “C” – DISC Tip
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Are you Problem Solving with a “C”? First start by assessing… Tone/Words: Quietly observes, then determines in detail what they will say, followed with asking pertinent, specific questions. If climate seems receptive, they will build-up to making statements. Example: “If we do not adequately evaluate the faulty process, how will we know the error ratio?” [...]
Problem Solving with an “S” – DISC Tip
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Are you Problem Solving with an “S”? First start by assessing… Tone/Words: Moderate pace, conscientious, planful. Listens to learn each side of the issue. Diplomatic contributions. Uses “we” to partner to solutions. Example: “What do you think we can do to fix it?” Strategy: Consensus – wants each person’s views heard. Prefers total agreement to [...]
Problem Solving with an “I” – DISC Tip
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Are you Problem Solving with an “I”? First start by assessing… Tone/Words: Informal, expressive & energetic. Passionate, upbeat, lively & spontaneous. Driven by generating & exchanging lots of ideas. Creativity is their friend. Example: “Oh, this is great! I’ve been wanting to jump on board. And, if we pulled one person from each department & [...]
Problem Solving with a “D” – DISC Tip
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Are you Problem Solving with a “D”? First start with assessing… Tone/Words: All-business, direct, and decisive. Competitive. Expresses strong opinions. Firm, factual, logical. Focused on efficiency and results. Example: “It’s obvious if we don’t meet or beat our deadline, we’ll lose 20% market share this year.” Strategy: Winning is number one priority. Open to challenging [...]
Non-Verbal Communication of a “C”
October 20, 2011 | Comments Off
“C’s” Body Language Handshake – Formal Gestures – Deliberate Eye Contact – Sparse Posture – Closed Sitting – Prefers distance between you Walking – Detached and quiet Stance – Contemplative “C’s” Actions The “C” continues to look at the screen when you enter their office = Your entrance is an interruption The “C” has the [...]
Non-Verbal Communication of an “S” – DISC Tip
October 19, 2011 | Comments Off
Non-verbal Communications … of an “S”: “S’s” Body Language Handshake – Solid, but friendly Gestures – Minimal Eye Contact – Direct without being intense Posture – Leaning back, when relaxed or leaning forward, showing interest. Arms may be loosely crossed or hands loosely clasped in front of them. Sitting – Comfortable, composed Walking – Easy-going, [...]
Non-Verbal Communication of an “I” – DISC Tip
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Non-verbal Communications … of an “I”: “I’s” Body Language Handshake – Welcoming and lively. Communicates “Happy to see YOU!” Gestures – Animated. Uses hands to emphasize a point. Eye Contact – Looks steadily and intensely to engage you. Posture – Anticipating your response. Sitting – Perched and ready to act. Walking – Energetic pace. Stance [...]
