The last few years have been a roller coaster for learning and development professionals around the world. First, there was the abrupt transition to the hybrid workplace, which required entire organizations to upskill and reskill employees under immense pressure. With the ever-evolving world of work, C-suite executives were driving a strategic focus on organizational [...]
As we all look towards settling into a new normal, where some people are returning to the office, permanently working from home, or somewhere in between, team dynamics are undergoing another big shift which can make it even harder to connect. If left unchecked, this disconnection can lead to a lack of workplace empathy [...]
In the last three years, we have seen more glimpses into one another’s personal lives than ever before. How often has someone’s pet (or child!) popped into view on a video call, or have you heard the familiar click of a blinker as a coworker takes a meeting while shuttling the kids to school? [...]
In the years since the start of the pandemic and in the wake of The Great Resignation, organizations risk facing unexpected skills gaps within their workforce. A variety of factors can impact the size and scope of an organization’s skills gaps, but one thing is certain: it must be addressed in order to stay [...]
To answer that question, you must first determine each team member's style. Here’s a quick lesson on how to people read. Think about the person’s behaviors - their tendencies, tone of voice, expressions, word choice - and respond to these two questions. Question 1: What’s the person’s pace? Is the person more fast-paced & outspoken or more moderate pace & reflective? [...]
In DiSC language, my husband is a “CD.” I’m an “iS.” Yes – opposites attract! And true to my belief that the best team represents all of the DiSC styles, for the most part I think that’s true for Jim and I. But occasionally we run into some snags that reflect our DiSC styles – [...]
If you haven’t used Comparison Reports, it’s not too late to start! These complimentary added-value reports compare two people’s DiSC® styles, providing them with actionable ways to work better together. Here are a few tips on how to leverage these reports: Onboarding Employees - Comparison Reports accelerate a new employee’s comfort level and ultimately their productivity within the team. [...]
The quality of your workplace can be improved when your co-workers learn how to understand and appreciate each other's priorities and preferences.
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D stands for Dominance—getting the best out of your D style team members starts with fully understanding their strengths. A Closer Look at the D Style These folks bring so much to the table: Highly driven and strong willed, they constantly look for new challenges and opportunities as they strive for Results. They are motivated [...]
