Every team is naturally made up of a range of different people, personalities, and backgrounds, and one of the most important conclusions drawn from personality research is that teams with a range of personalities are more likely to find success. For instance, in stressful situations where negative feelings might fester, team members with more social and agreeable attitudes help mitigate conflict, maintain team optimism, boost morale, and encourage involvement.
The DiSC Model
The DiSC model stands for four personality profiles: Dominance (D), Influence (i), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C). This model highlights your fears, values, overuses, influences, and approaches to conflict. Each profile has a clear working style, and candidates are assessed on a scale between them.
- Dominance (D): Confident, results-oriented, and driven by competition and success. Direct, demanding, and strong-willed.
- Influence (i): Open, relationship-focused, motivated by social recognition and group activities. Warm, trusting, optimistic, and enthusiastic.
- Steadiness (S): Dependable, cooperation-focused, motivated by opportunities to help and sincere appreciation. Calm, patient, and consistent.
- Conscientiousness (C): Quality and accuracy-focused, motivated by gaining knowledge and showing expertise. Analytical, systematic, and tactful.
Each style reflects how individuals approach tasks, interact with others, and respond to challenges. Understanding these traits helps leaders build balanced, high-performing teams.
Putting Personality Insights into Practice
Recognising unique strengths helps build diverse and inclusive teams, fostering creativity and innovation. Personality profiling can reveal potential conflict sources, allowing proactive leaders to create a harmonious work environment by:
- Facilitating Open Communication: Encourage team members to discuss their personality test results, emphasising that there are no good or bad profiles. This fosters better teamwork without labelling or judgment.
- Integrating with Broader Development Programs: Use DiSC as part of a holistic approach to team development, including one-on-one coaching, leadership mentoring, and group workshops. This helps individuals explore growth opportunities and apply insights in real-world scenarios.
- Tailoring Training and Support: Design training programs that reflect the behavioural preferences of your team. Whether it’s improving communication, managing change, or enhancing collaboration, DiSC insights can guide more personalised and effective development.
To learn more about how personality profiling can build a successful team for you, encouraging collaboration and positivity, please contact us for more information at hello@cbrrecruitment.com.au or 02 6103 7000.
