Talking From 9 to 5: Personality Talk How to Communicate Effectively With Different Personality Types

Differences of personality or operational style can be a primary source of conflict in the workplace.  Such energy-robbing conflict arises when we fail to understand that we are all different how we prioritize our work and in the way we do things.  The ability to recognize and work within these style differences maximizes the benefits of diversity and infuses work teams with productive synergy.

“Personality Talk” uses a simple understanding of William Marston’s DISC personality model to explore work style differences. The goal is to create an understanding of different types and to provide strategies for speaking one another’s personality language.

Learning Objectives

  • Discover your own style and personality language
  • Explore how your style is reflected in your personal and professional relationships
  • Understand the priorities that drive people’s workstyles during the workday
  • Develop communication strategies for successful interactions with those who operate from another style
  • Increase your interpersonal effectiveness both in the workplace and at home
  • Develop one or two leadership practice goals to apply going forward