Understanding and Managing Different Personalities at Work

Every person has their own unique set of characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses that define them in the workplace. As a manager, your job is to utilize these characteristics to bring everyone together toward a common goal. It’s no easy task, yet one of the most vital jobs you have each day in the office. ‍Understanding […]

The Impact of Behavior on Productivity and How To Test for It

Productivity drives many HR initiatives. Given its importance, organizations spend millions on understanding the factors that influence and promote productivity, ranging from managerial styles to lighting and office layouts. Strong leadership, robust performance metrics, and motivational goals are among the most influential contributors to boosting productivity in the workplace. However, other factors like employee, leader, […]

Leadership Bites: Navigating the BANI World

Recently, I attended a webcast about ‘organisation’s sustainable stretch’, and for the second time, the acronym BANI, a framework for understanding the world, was discussed. As a business owner and thought leader, I value frameworks because they help us make sense of the world and how we are impacted by outside influences, as well as […]

Using DISC Assessments in the Workplace

At the heart of any successful business are motivated and engaged people. However, finding a personal development tool that works seamlessly with all your workforce’s varied strengths and limitations can feel impossible. Your teams are made up of people with different personalities, behaviours and communication styles. Knowing how best to interact with each of them in […]

Why the Psychometric Tests You’ve Been Using Don’t Deliver the Results You’ve Been Searching For

In today’s competitive job market, employers are increasingly turning to psychometric tests as a means of assessing candidates’ cognitive abilities, personality traits, and skills. These tests aim to provide valuable insights into an individual’s potential and suitability for a specific role. However, many employers find themselves dissatisfied with the results they obtain from these tests. […]

D&I is about good Leadership

In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) have transcended beyond being mere buzzwords or ‘nice-to-haves.’ They are now fundamental pillars that drive organizational success. What is Diversity & Inclusion? Diversity Council Australia describes ‘diversity’ as the mix of people in an organisation, and how they may differ from one another. ‘Inclusion’, at […]

Goals and fears of the Compliance (C) Style

This week’s DISC behavioural style tip from The DISC Group is all about the goals and fears of people with the C Style – the Compliance style. Get the best from your meetings and conversations by understanding your colleagues’ behavioural preferences and priorities. Goals of the C Style The Compliance style concerns itself more with […]

How DISC can Improve Employee Onboarding

You’ve recruited and hired the perfect employee. They have all the skills and qualifications necessary to do their job well. Now, the only challenge is to ensure a smooth transition into the new job from their first day. An excellent employee onboarding process is essential, but how do you make sure everything goes smoothly in […]

Unify your company culture with DISC

With 77% of people stating that they would consider an organisation’s company culture before applying to a job, and a toxic company culture being the top reason many people recently left their jobs, company culture is more important than ever.  Yet, the culture in a company is hard to define and unify. With so many different people […]

DISC Relationships: Which DISC Profiles Work Best Together?

In any good team, there needs to be a good balance of personality styles. Think about the Avengers: there’s assertive and competitive Thor, the powerful God of Thunder who undoubtedly has the Dominance DISC Profile. There’s loyal Captain America, a textbook Steadiness DISC type due to the way he values security and stability. Attention-loving Iron […]