James has been tasked with completing a project with a relatively new hire, Paula. As they begin working together, James notices that he and Paula naturally clash.
James knows that identifying Paula’s DiSC style could help him relate to her better. Read the clues below to see if you can help James identify her work style which will allow him to find strategies to better accomplish their shared goals.
The Clues:
Paula wants immediate results and is quick to take action.
She is very confident and is forceful in her opinions.
One of Paula’s biggest fears is losing control of a project.
When Paula feels that one of James’ ideas isn’t working, she is quick to challenge him.
Paula has an impeccable competitive drive and loves achieving her goals.
The Answer:
Based on the clues, Paula’s workplace style is D.
Here are some strategies James can use to better relate to Paula:
· Refrain from personalizing Paula’s directness.
· Speak up and let Paula know when he feels like she has crossed the line.
· Be brief and direct when sharing ideas with Paula.
· In order to gain all of these insights and more, James can take a DiSC workplace assessment.