Diplomat
Calm and friendliness: you create an atmosphere of trust, smooth over rough edges and support the team. Saying no and defending an unpopular decision is hard for you.
What the result looks like
A sample profile for the “Diplomat” type: the intensity of the four styles in percent; values above 50% are considered pronounced. Your chart will differ in the details, but the shape is similar.
DISC profile
Style intensity
Dominant style: Steadiness (S)
Strengths
- You can be relied on over the long haul
- You know how to listen to and support others
- You work patiently and methodically
- You bring the team together and defuse conflicts
Growth areas
- Resistance to change, even beneficial change
- Difficulty saying no and standing your ground
- Keeping disagreement to yourself to preserve the peace
What motivates you
- Stability and predictability
- Sincere appreciation for your contribution
- Clear expectations and rules of the game
- Working in a close-knit team
How to communicate with you
- Give advance notice of changes and explain why they are needed
- Ask for their opinion directly: they rarely volunteer it
- Don't push or rush them for an answer
- Thank them for specific contributions
Under stress
Under pressure you withdraw, become overly accommodating and put off decisions. Sudden change and open conflict are especially hard to bear. Time to adjust and a calm conversation help.
Ideal environment
A stable environment with clear processes, good relationships and a reasonable pace of change. Chaos, constant switching and aggressive competition are exhausting.
Secondary style: Influence (I)
It adds more sociability, optimism and the ability to inspire people to your dominant style.
Strengths
- You connect with people easily and win them over
- You inspire and motivate the team
- You generate ideas and see opportunities where others see problems
- You stay optimistic in difficult situations
Growth areas
- Promises made in the heat of the moment that are hard to keep later
- Not enough attention to details and deadlines
- A tendency to talk more than listen
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