The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team are interesting to note but do not define them or their personalities. DiSC personality profiles are useful information and can help you better read and interact with peers, subordinates and superiors in some cases, but they are not a concrete roadmap for zero conflict and 100% success. We are all human and experience all of the defined DiSC personality traits at some point or another and to some varying degree. To say that Kelly and Reed will always be blunt and cold to people because they are high D personalities is oversimplification and not what I have experienced at all. Because Brian, Nate and I are all high C personalities does not mean that we cannot work in a team. Quite the opposite I’ve found. I have to admit that Todd may just be the embodiment of a high I personality, “outgoing, sociable, optimistic, enthusiastic, and talkative”, so it’s got me there.
I equate the DiSC profiles to stereotypes in some regard. Once you learn what someone’s dominate DiSC profile is, you can tend to almost look for only those associated traits and point them out. It’s kind of like knowing someone’s astrology sign and only recognizing their traits that alight with their sign. I believe that it’s often human nature to stay, “That’s you to a T”, only because something told you that’s what you’re “supposed” to see in someone. I think that people even do it when looking at themselves. “Yup, that’s me, because I’m a high C”. Or, “Yup that’s me because I’m a Gemini”. It’s easy to categorize people that way. For me, the DiSC profiles are just another tool in your toolbox to help you be an effective communicator. They are not the only tool, they are just a tool.
The "labelling" effect you speak of is very interesting and something that I did not put a lot of thought into. I think it is a valid point and somehting I will have to be careful I do not do to individuals on my team at my department. I don't want to use the DISC label as an excuse for poor communication among my team and will have to remember to take the totality of the circumstances into consideration when communicating and not rely soley on the labels I put on them.
It is interesting to see the traits that people have and match them to their DiSC profile. It is spot on. However, we deal with people everyday without having their DiSC profile in hand. We need to analyze people to try and understand their style and adapt to that. We also need to continue to analyze and adjust if we are wrong. This can be very difficult. It is not crucial that we get it right, but we can understand the miscommunication.
Curt, I agree completely with you! Although the profile may help inform you of how someone is, it does not define them as a person. I think everyone has shown the ability to fluctuate their profile type when needed and be extremely collaborative. I also agree that Todd has fully embodied the high I personality and has been an extremely fun member of the team to interact with.
The communication styles of each team member identified in DISC profiles—dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—can have a major impact on team dynamics, collaboration, and performance. Knowing each other's DISC styles helps prevent misunderstandings. For example, I have a strong D style and can come off as blunt and impatient, whereas Curt has a high C and is patient and analytical. Mutual awareness of our differences reduces personal offense during our group discussions.
Teams with diverse DISC types can leverage complementary strengths. When managed well this diversity leads to balanced decision-making and innovation. Understanding the communication styles of each member also improves communication efficiency by improving clarity. For example, Todd is a strong I and S, his enthusiasm shines during group presentations and I'm sure contributed to him getting the vote for class president. Knowing that he has these traits has helped me to be patient during our conversations, and not try and jump to solutions right away. Overall, teams with diverse DISC styles foster trust and resilience under pressure. Throughout this course working with my team and recognizing the differences has helped me recognize the same traits in some of my coworkers in the real world, and thus helped improve my communication as a leader in my department.
I agree that the diversity of different dominate DiSC personality profile traits is a good thing for a group and can help balance out decision making. There is some complementary element to having opposite personalities working together. At least there can be if there is a mutual respect and understanding. That’s where having the knowledge of DiSC personality traits in general is a good thing, especially for a leader, and can enable you to put that knowledge to use when interacting with others. Like you said, the mutual awareness of our differences, (or similarities), can reduces personal offense during group discussions.
Our team is pretty much all high C and D. I think it helps us out that we don't need to adjust how we communicate. We can speak normally and others understand without having to dissect our words. With Todd having a high S and I, it provides the team with a different perspective. This has been good for our team as well.
Kelly, to say I have learned a lot about myself, and others based on these profiles is an understatement. It has helped me tremendously in how I approach things in my personal and professional life. I like to think of these are guidelines as I have watched other team members really come through and shine in ways that might be a little opposite of their profile. I absolutely love our team and its ability to work through complex issues.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team I view as something other than listed classifications. What I do think the overall message of it is that we are all a variety of personalities. This blend of personalities I think enables us to come to the best outcomes and think through situations with numerous viewpoints and thought processes. Having this blend helps us achieve the best result being each one of us may relay information differently or process information in different ways.
I think that the way this class blends the groups to be composed of different DiSC personalities works wonders and forces groups to work through difficult situations or scenarios while needing to take into account the variety of personalities. I also do see when the different personalities shine through and you can correlate what their DiSC results stated, to how they may act. This is not a bad thing, just something that illuminates how we each are.
I find the entire DiSC profile breakdown very interesting and I do believe it is an eye-opener as far as how different people communicate. I also think it’s interesting that your personality traits can change over time. I was first exposed to DiSC profiles in a first-line supervisor school shortly after being promoted to sergeant. I was a high C back then still but my D was lower, near the middle. When I took it again for this class, I was still a high C but my D was much higher. So you can tell that I have developed higher D personality traits as a supervisor and now a command officer. I agree with you that blending the groups in this class intentionally with varying DiSC personality traits is a good way to force good communication skills. I think its also possibly to have to use and practice good conflict resolution techniques. I think we have done well.
Reed, I agree that the overall message is that we are a variety of personalities and having this variety of personalities enables us to come to the best outcomes. Could you imagine if we were all the same what the outcome might be? I love our team and enjoy the variety of thoughts, ideas, and opinions we bring to the table each and every day.
Reed, You made some very good points with the different personalities. So many times when you get onto a team can you recognize different personalities. One of the biggest indicators of success of that team is if the different personalities can see through their differences to accomplish a common goal. I think that our group has done a very good job of helping each other out and coming to common goals and ideas during the different problems we have come across.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team are very similar. Most of us are high C and D. We do have one member with a high I and S. This has worked out well for us that we have the same styles. We can just communicate how we normally do and the others understand. The one member that is not like the others provides a different perspective. This has allowed us to function at a high level.
Unfortunately we will not have this information during our normal life. When we have meetings with the department, we will not know how others communicate or learn. We must be mindful on this and try to find the cues that will tell us if our communication is working. We could send out the survey to everyone, however it is not feasible to know what everyone's communication style is when you go to talk with them. That does not give us a pass and force people to learn on our style. We need to be cognizant that they might not be understanding what we are saying. They might have a completely different idea of our meaning.
This class has made me think about that in my everyday life. It has been very helpful.
I agree Brian having the one outlier in the group has been beneficial. It has also helped me to recognize how people with different communication styles communicate and how to respond to them. It has taught me how to use patience and give others time to communicate so I don't miss out on new ideas. Hopefully I can use the skills I have gained to help me communicate effectively moving forward in my career.
Brian, Very good point about not knowing about other people's personalities in normal life. It is always important to remember that people have different personalities and convey and think about things differently. You could be trying to say the same thing but not explaining it correctly to be on the same page. I do agree that our team has done a very good job working with each other and solving problems within our group.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team can be a helpful tool in gaining insight to how they may respond or perceive different situations. However, it should not be used as an absolute or be applicable in all situations. Instead, these are simply a starting point for interpreting behaviors or if the team is dealing with conflict.
People are complex and a team member's behavior may vary from day to day. Perhaps a team member might not be having the best day or a topic comes up that they are not as comfortable engaging with teammates on a subject. Conversely, if a topic aligns with a teammate’s strengths or passions, they may present their views with more confidence or intensity than usual. Despite it being written on everyone’s name tag, I often forget about these profiles and instead focus on responding to each interaction and situation independently. Perhaps I should have paid more attention to the profile assessment of each person. However, in doing so, I have felt that I might run the risk of making assumptions about my teammates that may not be true.
My teammates, like everyone else, are complex, and attempting to categorize them too narrowly can lead to unconscious bias. This simplification can distort our expectations of each other and our interactions. This could very easily undermine the trust that has been built, and our team would not be as effective. Furthermore, there is a danger within ourselves by identifying too closely with our own profile. We may begin to interpret our behavior through the lens of that assessment, leading to a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy. In some cases, we might even use it to justify subpar performance, attributing challenges to the limitations of our "type" rather than seeking growth opportunities or change.
To expound upon this point, I compare personality or communication assessments to the process of conducting a drunk driving investigation. While certain indicators, such as erratic driving or the smell of alcohol, can lead an officer to investigate further. It comes down to the totality of the circumstances that should drive the final determination. In the same way, while tools like the (DiSC) profile can be a guide, they must be considered as part of a larger context of whom the teammate is in each situation.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team are all pretty similar from what it seems. We are all a team that has high drive but you can see certain personality traits shine out which is reflected in our DiSC personalities. For example, Todd is a high I and S. His personality is extremely outgoing with lots of character. This is in some ways different than us others that are high D personalities like Reed, Kelly, and myself.
I think that it is important for a team to be very successful to have a combination of multiple different kinds of personalities. Each trait can bring a different point of view and add something impactful. When there are conflicts, especially with different personality types, it is important to try and understand where the other person is coming from because their thought processes can be completely different. You could be on the same page in ideas, but it could possibly seem otherwise because of how we communicate.
Nate, prior to this class I had never really head of Disc profiles. It has been eye opening in some ways. However, in others it has given me clarity in answers of perhaps why certain people I interact with do the things they do. I agree that learning this has been very impactful on how I have approached certain situations in my professional and personal life.
Todd, Your analysis provided me with a great perspective on this issue. When you said "these are simply a starting point for interpreting behaviors or if the team is dealing with conflict." This is a great point. These personalities help understand why someone may respond the way they do, or provide the ideas they do, but do not define the individual absolutely. I like how you touched on the complexity of people, and the changes in their behaviors day to day.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team are interesting to note but do not define them or their personalities. DiSC personality profiles are useful information and can help you better read and interact with peers, subordinates and superiors in some cases, but they are not a concrete roadmap for zero conflict and 100% success. We are all human and experience all of the defined DiSC personality traits at some point or another and to some varying degree. To say that Kelly and Reed will always be blunt and cold to people because they are high D personalities is oversimplification and not what I have experienced at all. Because Brian, Nate and I are all high C personalities does not mean that we cannot work in a team. Quite the opposite I’ve found. I have to admit that Todd may just be the embodiment of a high I personality, “outgoing, sociable, optimistic, enthusiastic, and talkative”, so it’s got me there.
ReplyDeleteI equate the DiSC profiles to stereotypes in some regard. Once you learn what someone’s dominate DiSC profile is, you can tend to almost look for only those associated traits and point them out. It’s kind of like knowing someone’s astrology sign and only recognizing their traits that alight with their sign. I believe that it’s often human nature to stay, “That’s you to a T”, only because something told you that’s what you’re “supposed” to see in someone. I think that people even do it when looking at themselves. “Yup, that’s me, because I’m a high C”. Or, “Yup that’s me because I’m a Gemini”. It’s easy to categorize people that way. For me, the DiSC profiles are just another tool in your toolbox to help you be an effective communicator. They are not the only tool, they are just a tool.
The "labelling" effect you speak of is very interesting and something that I did not put a lot of thought into. I think it is a valid point and somehting I will have to be careful I do not do to individuals on my team at my department. I don't want to use the DISC label as an excuse for poor communication among my team and will have to remember to take the totality of the circumstances into consideration when communicating and not rely soley on the labels I put on them.
DeleteIt is interesting to see the traits that people have and match them to their DiSC profile. It is spot on. However, we deal with people everyday without having their DiSC profile in hand. We need to analyze people to try and understand their style and adapt to that. We also need to continue to analyze and adjust if we are wrong. This can be very difficult. It is not crucial that we get it right, but we can understand the miscommunication.
DeleteCurt,
DeleteI agree completely with you! Although the profile may help inform you of how someone is, it does not define them as a person. I think everyone has shown the ability to fluctuate their profile type when needed and be extremely collaborative. I also agree that Todd has fully embodied the high I personality and has been an extremely fun member of the team to interact with.
The communication styles of each team member identified in DISC profiles—dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—can have a major impact on team dynamics, collaboration, and performance. Knowing each other's DISC styles helps prevent misunderstandings. For example, I have a strong D style and can come off as blunt and impatient, whereas Curt has a high C and is patient and analytical. Mutual awareness of our differences reduces personal offense during our group discussions.
ReplyDeleteTeams with diverse DISC types can leverage complementary strengths. When managed well this diversity leads to balanced decision-making and innovation. Understanding the communication styles of each member also improves communication efficiency by improving clarity. For example, Todd is a strong I and S, his enthusiasm shines during group presentations and I'm sure contributed to him getting the vote for class president. Knowing that he has these traits has helped me to be patient during our conversations, and not try and jump to solutions right away. Overall, teams with diverse DISC styles foster trust and resilience under pressure. Throughout this course working with my team and recognizing the differences has helped me recognize the same traits in some of my coworkers in the real world, and thus helped improve my communication as a leader in my department.
I agree that the diversity of different dominate DiSC personality profile traits is a good thing for a group and can help balance out decision making. There is some complementary element to having opposite personalities working together. At least there can be if there is a mutual respect and understanding. That’s where having the knowledge of DiSC personality traits in general is a good thing, especially for a leader, and can enable you to put that knowledge to use when interacting with others. Like you said, the mutual awareness of our differences, (or similarities), can reduces personal offense during group discussions.
DeleteOur team is pretty much all high C and D. I think it helps us out that we don't need to adjust how we communicate. We can speak normally and others understand without having to dissect our words. With Todd having a high S and I, it provides the team with a different perspective. This has been good for our team as well.
DeleteKelly, to say I have learned a lot about myself, and others based on these profiles is an understatement. It has helped me tremendously in how I approach things in my personal and professional life. I like to think of these are guidelines as I have watched other team members really come through and shine in ways that might be a little opposite of their profile. I absolutely love our team and its ability to work through complex issues.
DeleteThe communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team I view as something other than listed classifications. What I do think the overall message of it is that we are all a variety of personalities. This blend of personalities I think enables us to come to the best outcomes and think through situations with numerous viewpoints and thought processes. Having this blend helps us achieve the best result being each one of us may relay information differently or process information in different ways.
ReplyDeleteI think that the way this class blends the groups to be composed of different DiSC personalities works wonders and forces groups to work through difficult situations or scenarios while needing to take into account the variety of personalities. I also do see when the different personalities shine through and you can correlate what their DiSC results stated, to how they may act. This is not a bad thing, just something that illuminates how we each are.
I find the entire DiSC profile breakdown very interesting and I do believe it is an eye-opener as far as how different people communicate. I also think it’s interesting that your personality traits can change over time. I was first exposed to DiSC profiles in a first-line supervisor school shortly after being promoted to sergeant. I was a high C back then still but my D was lower, near the middle. When I took it again for this class, I was still a high C but my D was much higher. So you can tell that I have developed higher D personality traits as a supervisor and now a command officer. I agree with you that blending the groups in this class intentionally with varying DiSC personality traits is a good way to force good communication skills. I think its also possibly to have to use and practice good conflict resolution techniques. I think we have done well.
DeleteReed, I agree that the overall message is that we are a variety of personalities and having this variety of personalities enables us to come to the best outcomes. Could you imagine if we were all the same what the outcome might be? I love our team and enjoy the variety of thoughts, ideas, and opinions we bring to the table each and every day.
DeleteReed,
DeleteYou made some very good points with the different personalities. So many times when you get onto a team can you recognize different personalities. One of the biggest indicators of success of that team is if the different personalities can see through their differences to accomplish a common goal.
I think that our group has done a very good job of helping each other out and coming to common goals and ideas during the different problems we have come across.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team are very similar. Most of us are high C and D. We do have one member with a high I and S. This has worked out well for us that we have the same styles. We can just communicate how we normally do and the others understand. The one member that is not like the others provides a different perspective. This has allowed us to function at a high level.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately we will not have this information during our normal life. When we have meetings with the department, we will not know how others communicate or learn. We must be mindful on this and try to find the cues that will tell us if our communication is working. We could send out the survey to everyone, however it is not feasible to know what everyone's communication style is when you go to talk with them. That does not give us a pass and force people to learn on our style. We need to be cognizant that they might not be understanding what we are saying. They might have a completely different idea of our meaning.
This class has made me think about that in my everyday life. It has been very helpful.
I agree Brian having the one outlier in the group has been beneficial. It has also helped me to recognize how people with different communication styles communicate and how to respond to them. It has taught me how to use patience and give others time to communicate so I don't miss out on new ideas. Hopefully I can use the skills I have gained to help me communicate effectively moving forward in my career.
DeleteBrian,
DeleteVery good point about not knowing about other people's personalities in normal life. It is always important to remember that people have different personalities and convey and think about things differently. You could be trying to say the same thing but not explaining it correctly to be on the same page.
I do agree that our team has done a very good job working with each other and solving problems within our group.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team can be a helpful tool in gaining insight to how they may respond or perceive different situations. However, it should not be used as an absolute or be applicable in all situations. Instead, these are simply a starting point for interpreting behaviors or if the team is dealing with conflict.
ReplyDeletePeople are complex and a team member's behavior may vary from day to day. Perhaps a team member might not be having the best day or a topic comes up that they are not as comfortable engaging with teammates on a subject. Conversely, if a topic aligns with a teammate’s strengths or passions, they may present their views with more confidence or intensity than usual. Despite it being written on everyone’s name tag, I often forget about these profiles and instead focus on responding to each interaction and situation independently. Perhaps I should have paid more attention to the profile assessment of each person. However, in doing so, I have felt that I might run the risk of making assumptions about my teammates that may not be true.
My teammates, like everyone else, are complex, and attempting to categorize them too narrowly can lead to unconscious bias. This simplification can distort our expectations of each other and our interactions. This could very easily undermine the trust that has been built, and our team would not be as effective. Furthermore, there is a danger within ourselves by identifying too closely with our own profile. We may begin to interpret our behavior through the lens of that assessment, leading to a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy. In some cases, we might even use it to justify subpar performance, attributing challenges to the limitations of our "type" rather than seeking growth opportunities or change.
To expound upon this point, I compare personality or communication assessments to the process of conducting a drunk driving investigation. While certain indicators, such as erratic driving or the smell of alcohol, can lead an officer to investigate further. It comes down to the totality of the circumstances that should drive the final determination. In the same way, while tools like the (DiSC) profile can be a guide, they must be considered as part of a larger context of whom the teammate is in each situation.
The communication styles (DiSC profiles) of the various members of my team are all pretty similar from what it seems. We are all a team that has high drive but you can see certain personality traits shine out which is reflected in our DiSC personalities. For example, Todd is a high I and S. His personality is extremely outgoing with lots of character. This is in some ways different than us others that are high D personalities like Reed, Kelly, and myself.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is important for a team to be very successful to have a combination of multiple different kinds of personalities. Each trait can bring a different point of view and add something impactful. When there are conflicts, especially with different personality types, it is important to try and understand where the other person is coming from because their thought processes can be completely different. You could be on the same page in ideas, but it could possibly seem otherwise because of how we communicate.
Nate, prior to this class I had never really head of Disc profiles. It has been eye opening in some ways. However, in others it has given me clarity in answers of perhaps why certain people I interact with do the things they do. I agree that learning this has been very impactful on how I have approached certain situations in my professional and personal life.
DeleteTodd,
DeleteYour analysis provided me with a great perspective on this issue. When you said "these are simply a starting point for interpreting behaviors or if the team is dealing with conflict." This is a great point. These personalities help understand why someone may respond the way they do, or provide the ideas they do, but do not define the individual absolutely. I like how you touched on the complexity of people, and the changes in their behaviors day to day.