The test definitely accurately gauged my management orientation as having a primary influence style paired with a secondary dominance style. Simply, I attempt to shape my environment by influencing or persuading others.Throughout my managerial lifetime I have exhibited tendencies that describe me as DISC's influence style. Specifically, I feel that I have always strived to make favorable impressions on others and I do use my charm and enthusiasm to generally generate motivation in group settings. Also, DISC suggests to be more firm with others, and in these situations where I am trying to win people over, I sometimes find myself being codependent, thus lowering my usefulness to the group. Perhaps it has been my relentless desire for public recognition of my ability that makes me appraise others unrealistically - I usually expect too much from others and shut down in a group setting when they don't meet my expectations.
To be more effective I must first be aware that my participation in the management process has halted in those aforementioned situations and then apply my tendency of creating a motivational environment to the situation so that my group's goal will not ultimately be compromised. The former has happened numerous times this semester in group settings and also throughout my lifetime - if I can't influence you to agree with me, or if you're not saying something that I view as substantial, you are probably not much use to the group. It is obvious that this way of thinking and behaving can not be totally efficient.
Being aware of the DISC behavioral profile system and other people's management characteristics can help me in group settings to understand where others are coming from and thus provide me the correct means of interacting with them. I feel that it is more relevant that I learn how to interact with others rather than to change my style since I feel that I have had these characteristics my entire life. Also, any style of the DISC ultimately runs into conflict with another style. For example, in the future instead of trying to influence someone who has a dominant style to agree with me, (I now know from DISC that this is usually impossible or too time consuming) I would try to pace and relax this person while keeping a focus on the groups priorities and deadlines. It is being able to identify what group setting I am in and how to adjust to it the most effectively, in regards to the group's goal, that will prove most successful. 
It's funny because you were one of the people that I was speaking to with after class and you were the same personality type and I can see why. I agree with you on certain aspects when you spoke about "shutting down" in group projects when it is getting to an unbearable point and this is definitely a fault in my behavior. It relays into interactions in the real world as well and I cut away from people in relationships as well. I think the positives out-way the negatives depending on the individual and their intentions though with each personality. Positive people combined with any personality type will always come out on top!!!!1
ReplyDeleteI had the same results as you and also found them to be fitting for myself. Like you, I enjoy making favorable impressions and would consider myself to be enthusiastic in the work environment. Group environments aren’t easy, especially when you are like us and place high expectations on others as well as yourself. I also like how you mentioned that it wouldn’t be worth changing. Most people at this point have developed their personality type, but like you said, you can still learn how to better interact with others. In any situation one must be adaptable, regardless of personality type. Great post and great layout!
ReplyDeleteVinny mahhhhh dude, whats up brotha! I have to agree, you do show the characteristic of an I, as soon as they were announced I figured that is where you would probably most fit. I have to say though from reading my blog, you can definably get the sense that I don't believe in these tests, however they can be substantial in a way to give you an idea of a persons attitude. I feel that they judge a book by it cover, and the ultimately judge individuals who could have answered questions wrong. I do share your group ethics, if people don't agree with me and what I have to say I often withdraw out of anger. I can tell you that it has happen this semester in that very class!!! But hey roll with what you got, you'll do fine. And don't take a test as a way to improve yourself, the only person that can realize ones true bad habits is yourself, no one needs a test to figure that out. Good job on the blog as always!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when you came up with Jello female wrestling!! In that group setting I became more familiar with your personality and communication style. You took initiative, you were open to other people's ideas, but ultimately I felt that you wanted the outcome to be determined by your standards. Also, group members, including myself, had trust in you. Favorable impression that you left on the group members and your ability to show enthusiasm, sense of humor, and overall interest in the given project - were all present during my interaction with you in group setting. Bottom line - if you think you have a good idea or your thought process is more beneficial in a circumstance then you have to try to persuade others to see things your way. We always here - Communication is the key. The fact that you are working on your qualities and trying to adopt to different situations, shows your ability to look at yourself objectively and that will help you become even more influential.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to add a comment to a comment from MGT....I think other people's words and their behavior makes you realize how bad habit is really BAD and pushes you to change it. What you don't like most in others is something that you might have in yourself and seeing that could hopefully push you to change it.
I think you are a very influential person because you actively participate classes, and also your opinions sometimes are affecting people’s ideas even though you stopped talking after your opinion rejected in the group projects. Haha I think if you consider people more than now and influence people with genuine care, I guess you can be a good leader in where you work. I thank you for the slides once again.
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