Successful Strategies to Work With Differing Personalities

Organizational Behavior DISC Platinum Rule™ Assessment and Workplace Observation Discussion The purpose of this week’s exercise is about increasing our awareness of the differences in personalities when we work closely with others and creating successful strategies while working in teams. The DISC Rule Assessment provides a basis for each person’s individual style and focuses on how that style can affect how people work with each other in a team environment. Each person has traits that will help define the make-up of an organized team. The first style is called The Harmonizer which is predominantly a Steadiness Style. The person with this style is consistent, likes stability, accommodating, peace-seeking, and likes helping and supporting others. They are also seen as good listeners and counselors. This person will develop close relationships with just a few friends. Their personality is more about asking rather than telling. This person likes for people to be genuinely interested in them as a person. In the work environment they need time to adjust to change, need clearly defined goals ongoing support, and recognition and appreciation of their achievements. The Harmonizer dislikes aggression and conflict and is put off by confusion and complexity. They become more expressive and emotional under pressure and seek affection, approval and displays of caring from other people. They are great listeners but can get too involved in helping others. They are more task-oriented and good at building relationships. The next style is the Go-Getter which is another predominantly Steadiness Style. They also like consistency and stability. This person can be very direct in situations that are task-focused. Their ability to think through a project...

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... and alternative ways to achieve their goals, be more flexible in the decision-making, and delegate tasks to other team members that are satisfying to them. The Enthusiast is motivated by how well they can influence people and the high level of self-confidence enables you to withstand criticism. This person can focus on the big picture and keep the project moving but in doing that they may not understand the complexities or difficulties in completing tasks. This personality would do better if they align themselves with a task-oriented personality which allows the person to be more committed, a better listener, and can follow through with tasks.

References

Alessandra, Dr. Tony (1996-2010). The DISC Platinum Rule Behavioral Style Assessment. Retrieved July xx, 2010 from http://UOP.BlanchardAssessments.com. Not: The informaitons was requested by team leader..