Welcome to the DISC series
This video is part of a series. See the other videos in the series here:
- Introverts and Extroverts
- Introduction to DISC
- D-type (the red one)
- I-type (the yellow one)
- S-type (the green one) - this video
- C-type (the blue one)
Videos
Continuing the series of better feedback for the different DISC types, today we focus on the green type - the S in the DISC model.
The green one (like the blue one) is on the introverted side, but focuses more on people and relationships than the task at hand.
If you notice something that the green (DISC type) could do in a more efficient way, and you're thinking about saying it in passing, I'd advise you to:
Don't!
Inrecent episodes, we've covered the introverts and extroverts, the DISC types Dominating Dennis ,Influential Iben and Analytical Anna, and today we take a closer look at the S-type.
You can also re-watch the introduction to the DISC model here.
The S-type deliberately comes last because it somehow sticks out less than the others.
It's a little more docile and harmless.
Where Dennis dominates, Iben talks and changes tracks all the time. Anna is so correct and square. Then Stabile Sten is just really friendly and nice.
And how do you give feedback to someone who primarily helps and puts themselves last?
Italmost seems ungrateful!
Nevertheless, sometimes it is necessary.
Stabile Sten is a team player, patient, supportive, friendly and reliable.
Feedback for the S-type: Tip 1:
Greens value predictability, so you want to be predictable when giving feedback (i.e. predictable).
It's hard to give really good feedback to the green person because on the one hand they can be very self-critical and you can wrap things up a bit, but it's no use because the other part of their nature is that they can be passive.
Especially in relation to change. Therefore, they may not necessarily act on the feedback you give them.
Be friendly in tone and word choice, but avoid sugar-coating your feedback - still be as specific as with the other types.
S-type feedback in DISC - example
"Hi Sten!"
"Hi Danni."
"I've noticed that people speak very highly of you because you help out with their tasks. But I can also see that you're not as far along in your own project as you had planned. And that's just as important."
"Yes... That's also true. I know it really well. I really need to get better at saying no to those who come by with their requests from time to time. You're right about that."
Timeout!
Itsounded like it went really well, didn't it? Maybe I should just leave it there and hope that what Sten has in mind here happens.
Not quite, actually. Because while Sten is quick to accept criticism, it's not necessarily a guarantee that he'll act on it and things will change.
Greens like the status quo.
For example, depending onour relationship, I might ask more about how he will do it, forcing him to be more specific about the behavior it will require of him.
It's also a good idea to follow up, say, the following week. And hopefully you can recognize his efforts:
"I've noticed that a couple of times over the last week you've turned away someone who was just passing by. You've done it in a really good way. I was happy to see that. And it actually means that we can continue this division of roles, where you help out when you have the time."
I acknowledge Sten for the changes he has made and articulate how the new behaviors help keep everyday life and roles stable.
Something that the green generally appreciates.
Feedback for the S-type: Tip 2:
Focus on how change can create stability.
Do you know someone who has some of the green behavior in them? And what are your experiences with giving them feedback?
Check out the other comments on LinkedIn and let's learn from each other.
Thanks for stopping by - and see you soon!
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