DiSC for Leaders: Building More Adaptable and Effective Leadership
However, leadership effectiveness is not solely dependent on strategy or decision-making. Leaders must also have an understanding of how their behavior affects communication, relationship building, teamwork, and organizational effectiveness. Every leader possesses his or her own inherent tendencies with regard to behaviour. While some leaders may choose direct communication and concentrate on outcomes, others might prefer relational, stabilizing, or analytical types of approach. Identifying such differences will enable leaders to be more intentional in their people skills. Here is where DiSC for leaders can come to help. On the basis of four basic behavioural styles of Dominance (D), Influence (i), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness ©, DiSC can allow leaders to gain more insight into themselves and into how different styles can influence their work environment. When integrated into leadership development, DiSC can support more adaptable communication, stronger relationships, b...