Ready to become an effective people manager? Last time we discovered your leadership DNA. Now we'll learn a powerful tool for understanding your team members.
Meet DISC - a framework that helps you quickly identify how different people prefer to be managed and how they best receive direction.
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Think back to your last team meeting: how accurately did you predict each person's reaction?
DISC stands for four personality types: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. Think of them as different operating systems your team members run on.
Each type has predictable preferences for management style, feedback delivery, and motivation approaches. No type is better than others - just different.
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Are you familiar with any other personality frameworks?
Dominance (D-type) people are results-focused, direct, and decisive. They value efficiency and control. They want bottom-line information and quick decisions.
These are your "let's get it done" direct reports who prefer brief, direct management and autonomy to execute their responsibilities.
Let's think about people on your team.
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Who on your team always says, "Just give me the bottom line"?
Influence (I-type) people are enthusiastic, social, and optimistic. They value relationships and recognition. They want to collaborate and be heard.
These team members thrive on interaction, brainstorming sessions, and public recognition for their contributions to team goals.
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Who's the spark that keeps every team brainstorming session lively?
Steadiness (S-type) people are patient, loyal, and supportive. They value stability and cooperation. They prefer gradual change and clear expectations.
These are your reliable direct reports who need time to process organizational changes and appreciate consistent, supportive management.
