Now that you have taken this quick assessment and have a general idea of your style, it’s time to apply what you have learned… If you have not yet taken the assessment, scroll down to March 17th.
Think about that one person that you are most struggling with at work. Yes, the one that drives you crazy. The one that wakes you up in the middle of the night because you dread seeing him/her the next day. The one you try to avoid when going up the elevator and walking to your cube. You are sure that his/her primary job is to make you leave your group!
Now that you have a good idea of who this person (or persons) is, identify his/her communication style. Scroll down to the posting on March 17th, and fill it out based on what you think his/her answers would be. Consider these facts…
- Do they have the same style as you?
- Are they completely opposite?
- Do you have any areas that overlap?
If you have the same style, then ensure you treating them exactly how you want to be treated. For example, if you have many of the same dominating (D) behaviors, then tone it down for that conversation. Spend more time listening rather than telling him/her how you feel.
If you are completely opposite, then you need to adapt your style to better fit the conversations. For example, if you are an influential (yellow/I) person, and they are a conscientious (blue/C) person, then ensure you are giving him/her facts rather than discussing relational issues such as family.
Lastly, if you do have some overlapping areas then utilize that as your foundation to communication. For example, let’s say you are a steady (green/S), and they have some of the behaviors in this category such as enjoying routine and stability. Then set up a meeting with them for a date in the near future, explain to them what you would like to discuss, and then be on time for the meeting.
Overall, if we look closely at ourselves then we can adapt to get along with just about anyone.
Have a blessed day!
Jessica M. Pierce
www.atdsuccess.com
jessica@atdsuccess.com
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