Tag: DISC

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How to quickly assess someones DISC preferences

One of the critical skills of successful General Managers is not only a clear understanding of self, but the ability to quickly size up people that you meet in a business setting, and Identify ways to work with them.  Whether they are new colleagues, a new boss, new clients or new staff- a good GM knows how to quickly find a way to build trust and empathy

I have given some guidance regarding assessing the potential preferences of strangers, but this was a while ago, and really didn’t provide a strong process to assessing a DISC profile.… Read more

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Influencing within a Matrix

Matrix structures are becoming more and more common in Asia’s multinationals.

Individuals- used to more traditional management –  are struggling with reporting to two or more bosses, with often competing priorities and differing views on appropriate outcomes.

So how can a manager-in-the-middle negotiate the pitfalls of matrix management?

Working effectively in a matrix requires trust, cooperation, and coordination built upon a foundation of shared goals, clear roles and decision authority, and transparent and timely communication.… Read more

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Buying gifts for your DISC friends

It’s almost the end of the festive season and I hope you have you finished buying gifts. If not, and you still need to do some last minute shopping?

Did you realise that we often buy gifts according to our DISC preferences? While it is the thought that counts, but wouldn’t it be great if we had an idea of what to buy for them?… Read more

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DISC profile under pressure and stress

We’ve all seen it before and recognize that different people respond to pressure in different ways.

Knowing how a person will react under pressure can be extremely useful in guiding management decisions. Understanding when a person’s behaviour betrays feelings of pressure can also be extremely advantageous in a number of ways.

‘Pressure’ in this sense is defined as a short-term effect.… Read more

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Stress and DISC

I have received positive feedback on the DISC related tips and suggestions I’ve been positing, and so I’ll keep this series going by looking at the different behaviour preferences attitudes towards stress.

Every life is stress filled. Different behaviour styles react to stress in different ways, and even become stressed from different situations. It may not come as a complete surprise, but once you understand the reasons,  you’ll be able to make it through, and assist others cope with the ups and downs, daily stressors and anxious moments of day-to-day life that much better.… Read more