Oh Behave November 2013 Stefani A. Conley President Stefani A. - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Oh Behave November 2013 Stefani A. Conley President Stefani A. Conley | SAM Conley, LLC (www.succeedatmanagement.com) | 970-261-3025 | samconley@optimum.net Why Use Assessment Tools in building a team? Know Yourself Better Build on
Why Use Assessment Tools in building a team?
Know Yourself Better Build on Your Strengths, Manage Your
Limitations
Improve Your Interpersonal Skills Capitalize on Team Members Strengths
“Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who know themselves, their strengths, their values and how they best perform.” ~ Peter Drucker
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Assessment Tools what do they measure?
Behaviors (How?) Performance (Will!)
They do not measure:
- Intelligence
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- Morals
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Behavioral Assessment what is it and why is it useful?
Observable behavior (how you act) Emotions Tone of Voice and Body Language Increase your self-awareness and improve
your interaction skills
Recognize other behavioral styles and adapt
yourself for better communication
“Effective interaction begins with an accurate perception of oneself.”
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DISC Behavioral Assessment what behaviors does it measure? Dominance (D): How you handle problems and challenges Influence (I): How you handle people and influence
- thers
Steadiness (S): How you handle change and pace yourself Compliance (C): How you handle rules and procedures set by others
*Everyone exhibits these four factors in their style to different degrees
- f intensity*
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DISC Behavioral Assessment how does it measure behavior?
0% 50% 100%
74 100 5 57
D I S C
Dominance – 19% How you handle problems and challenges
Driving Aggressive Forceful Competitive Decisive Enterprising Direct Demanding Pioneering Ambitious Goal-oriented Assertive Determined
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High “D” Strengths
Bottom-line thinker Self-starter Forward looking Places high value on time Strategic focus – big picture Competitive – likes to win Challenges the status quo Innovative Tenacious
VALUE TO THE TEAM
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High “D” Limitations
Overuse their position Overstep authority Be impatient with others Be argumentative and confrontational Not listen well; be a one-way communicator Set standards too high, focusing mainly on the
task
Lack tact and diplomacy Take on too much, too soon, too fast
POSSIBLE LIMITATIONS
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High “D” Tendencies WANTS: To challenge and to win NEEDS: To direct LOOKING FOR: Results CONFLICT RESPONSE: Fight back UNDER STRESS: Impatient EMOTION: Anger
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Famous “D” People Politician Hillary Clinton Actor Tom Cruise Sports Figure Michael Jordan International Figure Fidel Castro Over Extension Donald Trump
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Influence – 32% How you handle people and influence others
Charming Enthusiastic Optimistic Sociable Demonstrative Popular People oriented Confident Inspiring Persuasive Trusting Charismatic Motivational
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High “I” Strengths
Optimism and enthusiasm Creative problem solver Verbalizes ideas Trusting – sees the good in
- thers
Motivates others toward goals Team player Negotiates conflicts Positive sense of humor and fun
VALUE TO THE TEAM
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High “I” Limitations
Inattentive to details Be unrealistic in appraising people Trust people indiscriminately Situational listener (likes to talk more!) Have difficulty planning and managing
time
Overuse emotion and gestures while
talking
Rely too heavily on verbal ability
POSSIBLE LIMITATIONS
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High “I” Tendencies WANTS: To be liked NEEDS: Recognition LOOKING FOR: Fun/Interaction CONFLICT RESPONSE: Flight, run UNDER STRESS: Emotional EMOTION: Optimism
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Famous “I” People Politician Bill Clinton Actor Robin Williams Sports Figure Lee Trevino International Figure Tony Robbins Over Extension Richard Simmons
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Steadiness – 35% How you handle change and pace yourself
Good listener Relaxed Stable Understanding Consistent Steady
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Friendly Patient Sincere Team Player Reliable Loyal
High “S” Strengths
Dependable team worker Works for a leader and a cause Patient and empathetic Methodical, process-oriented Service-oriented Great listener Good at reconciling, calming and
stabilizing
Will finish tasks started Loyal, long-term relationships
VALUE TO THE TEAM
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High “S” Limitations
Yield to avoid controversy Difficulty in establishing priorities Resists change, prefers status quo Difficulty dealing with diverse situations Internalize feelings when they should be
discussed
Wait for orders before acting Give a false sense of compliance Not project a sense of urgency
POSSIBLE LIMITATIONS
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High “S” Tendencies WANTS: Closure NEEDS: To be of service LOOKING FOR: Security CONFLICT RESPONSE: Tolerate, put up with UNDER STRESS: Possessiveness EMOTION: Non-emotion
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Famous “S” People Politician Barbara Bush Actor Kevin Costner Sports Figure Cal Ripken International Figure Gandhi Over Extension
- Mr. Rogers
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Compliance – 14% How you handle rules and procedures set by others
Analytical Diplomatic Quality-conscious Courteous Detailed Conservative
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Accurate Conscientious Fact-finder Precise Perfectionist Neat Cautious
High “C” Strengths
Maintains high standards Conscientious and steady Defines, clarifies, gets information and tests Objective - the “anchor of reality” Asks the right questions Diplomatic and tactful Pays attention to small details, ensures quality
VALUE TO THE TEAM
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High “C” Limitations
Be defensive when criticized Be too critical of others Get bogged down in details (analysis paralysis) Be overly intense for the situation Appear aloof or cool Yield position to avoid controversy Hesitate to act without precedent
POSSIBLE LIMITATIONS
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High “C” Tendencies WANTS: Proof and evidence NEEDS: Rules and procedures LOOKING FOR: Information CONFLICT RESPONSE: Avoidance UNDER STRESS: Critical EMOTION: Fear
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Famous “C” People Politician Al Gore Actor Barbra Streisand Sports Figure Jack Nicklaus International Figure Sherlock Holmes Over Extension Felix Unger
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REVIEW GRAPHS
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D I S C
D/I I/S S/C C/D
Creative and original thinking Studies and solves problems Effective time management Fact-based solutions Slow start/fast finish Logical decisions Firm, quick decisions Sense of urgency Expedites action Result-oriented Challenging Direct Persuasive communicator Results through people Tests new ideas Change agent Independent Enthusiastic Verbalizes thoughts and ideas Solves “people problems” Enjoys people contact Optimistic outlook Varied activities Trusting Team player Cooperative Service oriented Sensitive to others Coaches and counsels Likes harmony in environment Systematic routine Logical thinking Needs closure Relaxed pace Good listener Persistent Diplomatic and cooperative Likes guidelines to follow Analyzes facts and data Adherence to standards Self-disciplined Routine work High quality standards Procedures to follow Attention to details Critical listening Analytical Accurate
Task Oriented People Oriented Introverted
DISC Team Wheels
OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY SALES ADMINISTRATION FINANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES MGT.
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D Will more assertively accept problems OR I Will actively seek out people to interact with
- r influence
OR S Will actively resist change OR C Will follow rules or procedures OR Will accept challenge in conservative manner Avoid conflict Will be more skeptical or logical in approach Will actively seek change Will actively attempt to set their own rules
STYLE HIGHS and LOWS
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D Ability to make decisions quickly, risk taker I Natural
- ptimist,
ability to make
- thers feel
included S Tenacity for
- rder, natural
ability to
- rganize tasks
C Good quality control, willingness to research issues, systematic Good team player Good
- bservation
skills, willingness to listen to others’ ideas Flexible Ability to go around
- bstacles
Appreciating the Differences
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Communicating With The High D
Be clear, specific and to the point.
Stick to business.
Have material well-organized and concise.
Present the facts logically and plan your presentation efficiently.
Ask specific questions ie. “What?”
Provide alternatives and choices for making their own decisions.
Provide facts and figures about probability of success or the effectiveness of
- ptions.
If you disagree, take issue with the facts. Don’t take issue with the High D personally.
Provide a win/win opportunity. Stefani A. Conley | SAM Conley, LLC (www.succeedatmanagement.com) | 970-261-3025 | samconley@optimum.net
Communicating With The High I
Plan interaction that supports their dreams and intentions.
Allow time for relating and socializing.
Talk about people and their goals.
Focus on people and action items. Put details in writing.
Ask for their opinion.
Provide ideas for implementing action.
Use enough time to be stimulating, fun, fast moving.
Don’t talk down to them. Stefani A. Conley | SAM Conley, LLC (www.succeedatmanagement.com) | 970-261-3025 | samconley@optimum.net
Communicating With The High S
Break the ice.
Show sincere interest in them as people.
Patiently draw out their personal goals and ideas. Listen and be responsive.
Present your case logically, softly and non-threateningly.
Ask specific questions ie. “How?”
Move casually, informally.
If the situation impacts them personally, look for hurt feelings.
Provide personal assurance and guarantees.
If a decision is required of them, allow them time to process. Stefani A. Conley | SAM Conley, LLC (www.succeedatmanagement.com) | 970-261-3025 | samconley@optimum.net
Communicating With The High C
Prepare your case in advance.
Approach them in a straightforward, direct way.
Use a thoughtful approach. Build credibility by looking at all sides of each issue.
Present specifics and do what you say you can do.
Draw up and “action plan” with scheduled dates and milestones.
Take your time, but be persistent.
If you disagree, prove it with data and facts.
Provide them with the information and the time they need to make a decision.
Allow them their space. Stefani A. Conley | SAM Conley, LLC (www.succeedatmanagement.com) | 970-261-3025 | samconley@optimum.net
Behaviors what do you need to remember?
Behaviors are how you carry out your action Others have different behaviors than you do that will
cause them to behave differently
You can improve communication and team
effectiveness by recognizing other’s behavioral style and adapting yourself
Stefani A. Conley | SAM Conley, LLC (www.succeedatmanagement.com) | 970-261-3025 | samconley@optimum.net