{"id":6636,"date":"2021-03-05T16:07:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T15:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/leidinggeven-aan-disc-stijlen\/"},"modified":"2023-09-12T10:35:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:35:37","slug":"managing-disc-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/blogs\/managing-disc-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing the various DISC styles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every <a href=\"\/en\/disc-profiles\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">DISC-style<\/span><\/a> has its own preference when it comes to being managed. When the manager&#8217;s behavioural style matches the other person&#8217;s behavioural style, it will have a positive effect on cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Effectively managing red behavioural style:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/High-DISC-score-red-dominant-369x1024.jpg\" alt=\"High DISC score red dominant\" class=\"wp-image-6956\" width=\"127\" height=\"340\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look together at long-term objectives and ambitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide frameworks and rules within which the D can operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give him or her the necessary freedom to arrange the work themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the other person is involved before a decision is taken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appreciate the results achieved and the risks taken in doing so<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outline the situation and possible options, but let the other person decide for themselves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be direct and concrete in your wording and what you expect from him or her<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appear confident and avoid doubt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set challenging goals and involve him or her in the vision of the organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address him or her if he or she is too direct or terse in communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Effectively managing yellow behavioural style:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/High-DISC-score-yellow-influence-369x1024.jpg\" alt=\"High DISC score yellow influence\" class=\"wp-image-6958\" width=\"127\" height=\"340\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a pleasant and informal atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the social aspect such as get-togethers be a part of the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show understanding and acknowledge the other person&#8217;s emotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give him or her feedback in a friendly and supportive manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help plan and structure the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide space for social talk and jokes; don&#8217;t take everything too seriously<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let him or her think about creative solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide sufficient variation and variety in the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure ideas are developed into a concrete plan with a deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on opportunities and possibilities and do not be too critical or negative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Effectively managing green behavioural style:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/High-DISC-score-green-stability-368x1024.jpg\" alt=\"High DISC score green stability\" class=\"wp-image-6960\" width=\"127\" height=\"340\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show interest and ask how things are really going<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer a safe and trusted working environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliver feedback in a careful and calm manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give him or her time to think things through before asking for a decision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be clear in what you require of him or her in the work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give guidelines and clear instructions on how work can be done<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not ask him or her to give an opinion unannounced in a group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include him or her in changes in a timely manner and also substantiate them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach him or her to stand up for themselves more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage him or her to go off the beaten track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Effectively managing blue behavioural style:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/High-DISC-score-blue-conformism-368x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6954\" width=\"127\" height=\"340\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Give him or her enough time to prepare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep agreements and don&#8217;t make promises that cannot be kept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give arguments and substantiate ideas and plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opt for a businesslike, factual manner of management and do not become too amicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be clear in what you expect from him or her and specify the deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow sufficient time to complete tasks in a careful manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appreciate the quality delivered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indicate when good is good enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate rules and guidelines clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be consistent in statements and actions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read additional DISC articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--cf8d85977301320bc4bb45c365aa19c8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/blogs\/disc-reactions-to-stress\/\"><strong>DISC UNDER STRESS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--e11bd06882d0e443229b6601cfd25522\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/blogs\/disc-in-teams\/\"><strong>DISC IN TEAMS<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-small-font-size is-style-outline--76f33b36ae2121ffd4ba33e61c87b8cb\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/blogs\/disc-and-personal-leadership\/\"><strong>DISC AND PERSONAL LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every DISC-style has its own preference when it comes to being managed. When the manager&#8217;s behavioural style matches the other person&#8217;s behavioural style, it will have a positive effect on cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6636"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6636"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7252,"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6636\/revisions\/7252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.discboulevard.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}