In the last two weeks we looked at different change curves. These models are useful in helping us to understand the process of change and the routes it can take. When we can see this, we are able to plot where we are on the curve, and make some positive choices about where we … Read more
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Last week I talked about Negative Change, and what I mean by that is change that is imposed upon us that we don’t want. Change that takes something from us and leaves us with a sense of loss. However, the process of change and how we adapt to it is a little more complex … Read more
Our the next few articles I’m going to focus on change. The next four will be about change specifically, and the following three are closely linked to it. To be honest you could make a change for many if not all of the models we look at having a role in supporting change (and … Read more
I’ve devoted a number of articles to the DISC model, examining how this can help us in understanding our personal operating style. I also looked at how the DISC model provides insights into the preferred operating styles of others. This puts us in a position to recognise and value diversity, and also to create … Read more
This is far and away one of my favourite tools. Partly because I developed it, but mostly because it’s proved to be so practical, flexible and effective. I don’t have enough space here to get into all the details, but I will give you an overview (and if you want to know more just … Read more
If you’ve done any kind of management or team training, you are likely to have come across the Tuckman and Jensen model of team development. Created in 1977 it still holds water today, although I have a couple of points or caveats that I would add to it. I’ll give an overview of the … Read more
Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at the DISC model in quite a bit of detail (skip back to earlier articles for the full picture). The model gives us an insight into how we prefer to behave and operate, and by extension how we might need to flex and adapt our operating style … Read more
Over the past few articles we’ve been looking at the DISC model and I’ve walked you through the elements of each DISC quadrant. This has put you in a position to determine the order of your DISC profile. Now remember, your profile is an insight and not a diagnosis. In many ways an … Read more
In our final of four articles looking at the quadrants of the DISC model we’re looking at C (Compliance), the blue quadrant. A high blue profile is typified by precision and motivated by quality and accuracy. Qualities The qualities and attributes of someone with a high level of Blue in their DISC profile … Read more
This is the third of four articles looking at the quadrants of the DISC model, and we’re looking at S (Steadiness), the green quadrant. A high green profile is typified by stability and motivated by supporting others. Qualities The qualities and attributes of someone with a high level of Green in their DISC … Read more