Topic: Career Growth
Ideally, all employers would invest in the career development of all their people. This is not always the reality. Even if your employer is supportive, you may have growth goals beyond the opportunities you receive at work. And of course, an increasing number of people are choosing freelance work, meaning they are their own Learning & Development departments. This section is for anyone who wants to improve the so-called soft skills that help you work better and happier—and make you the person others love working with.
Showing commitment can have a positive impact on team dynamics and morale. Managers and individual contributors alike can foster commitment on their teams.
Building trust at work is essential for team success, and as an individual contributor, you can actively create a trust-filled environment by being open, empathetic, and vulnerable with your teammates.
Networking can be challenging, but knowing your DiSC style can help! If you have a D style, you can improve your networking skills by leaning into your strengths, such as confidence and persistence.
With a naturally friendly demeanor, i styles can be skilled networkers. If you have an i-Style, consider leaning into your natural charm while flexing your style to practice objectivity and dependability.
S styles can improve their networking skills by leaning into their natural sincerity and taking some risks. Check out some more tips!
People with DiSC C styles can use their natural competency and objectivity to make networking successful. They may need to remember to seek feedback and leave room for surprises.
Networking tips include discovering the networking opportunities that energize you, whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert.
If you're looking to expand your network, but don't feel totally comfortable with in-person networking situations, LinkedIn could be a great option for you! Here are some tips for networking on LinkedIn.
Everything DiSC is a unique and practical gift for graduates. It offers nonjudgmental language, adaptive testing, tools for relating to others, discussion prompts, and career positioning.
DiSC's human insights can help teams and individuals decide what role AI technology could play in their workflow. However, soft skills will remain essential to successful AI integration.
A team's core purpose is to achieve results, but results require trust, conflict, commitment, and accountability from individual teammates. Discover how your team can achieve better results by working both individually and collectively.
Handling conflict at work doesn’t always mean smoothing things over. We’ve been taught to minimize conflict, but the best team members know how to turn conflict into productive debate.
Teams with accountability feel comfortable with feedback, place good pressure on each other to perform, and confront each other when someone doesn’t follow through. Learn how to foster this environment on your teams.