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Taking Flight with DISC: Revolutionizing Team Dynamics in Construction

by Stacey Bevill, PCC, BCC, Golden Career Strategies on

Effective teamwork and communication are crucial in today’s fast-paced, high-stress work environments. As to-do lists grow and deadlines loom, organizations require innovative tools to enhance self-awareness, team performance, engagement and effective leadership. Let me introduce “Taking Flight with DISC” – an enhanced version of the classic DISC assessment that’s taking team building to new heights.

The Evolution of DISC

The traditional DISC assessment, a long-standing tool in organizational development, has been a go-to resource for understanding personality styles and improving teams. With over a million assessments sold annually, its effectiveness is well-established. However, a common challenge persists: How can team members easily remember the four letters and apply these insights in their daily interactions?

Introducing “Taking Flight with DISC”

“Taking Flight with DISC” addresses this challenge by introducing a novel approach to the traditional DISC model. Instead of abstract letters, this innovative version uses bird metaphors to represent different personality styles:

  • Eagle: Represents the Dominant (D) style
  • Parrot: Represents the Interactive (I) style
  • Dove: Represents the Supportive (S) style
  • Owl: Represents the Conscientious © style

This unique approach makes the concepts more memorable, engaging, and fun, leading to better retention and application of insights gained.

Benefits for Construction Teams

1. Enhanced Communication

In construction, where precision and clarity are paramount, effective communication can make or break a project. “Taking Flight with DISC” helps team members understand their own communication styles and those of their colleagues, leading to:

  • Clearer instructions and expectations
  • Reduced misunderstandings and errors
  • More efficient problem-solving discussions

2. Improved Conflict Resolution

High-pressure environments and misunderstandings can often lead to conflicts. By understanding each other’s styles, team members can:

  • Recognize root causes of conflict
  • Approach disagreements with empathy and understanding
  • Quickly find beneficial solutions
  • Avoid “amygdala hijacks” and maintain a state of coherence and resiliency

3. Increased Productivity

Leveraging the strengths of each style allows teams to:

  • Assign tasks more effectively based on natural inclinations
  • Improve job satisfaction and ownership of projects
  • Create a more efficient workflow

4. Enhanced Leadership Skills

For managers and supervisors in construction, “Taking Flight with DISC” provides valuable insights for:

  • Adapt leadership styles to individual team members
  • Provide more effective feedback
  • Understand how different team members prefer to be recognized and appreciated

5. Supportive Work Environment

The visual and memorable nature of the bird metaphors helps team members:

  • Quickly identify and relate to each other’s styles
  • Appreciate the value of personality differences in team composition
  • Build stronger, more collaborative relationships

Implementing “Taking Flight with DISC” in Your Organization

  1. Assessment: Begin with the “Taking Flight” assessment for all team members.
  2. Debrief/Workshop: Review the styles and their applications in a group setting.
  3. Application: Encourage using the insights in daily interactions and decision-making processes.
  4. Reinforcement: Follow up periodically with team-building activities and discussions to reinforce the concepts learned.

Real-World Impact

Organizations implementing DISC-based assessments have seen significant improvements, including:

  • Reduction in project delays due to improved communication.
  • Increase in employee satisfaction scores after introducing the assessment.

Conclusion

In the competitive construction world, having a high-performing, well-communicating team is not just an advantage – it’s a necessity. “Taking Flight with DISC” offers a fresh, engaging approach to achieving this goal. By understanding and appreciating the diverse styles within your team, you can create a more efficient, harmonious, and productive work environment.

Don’t let communication barriers and team conflicts ground your success. Let your team take flight with this innovative approach to the time-tested DISC assessment.

Are you ready to revolutionize your team’s dynamics and soar to new heights of productivity?

Stacey Bevill is a certified “Taking Flight with DISC” provider who would welcome the opportunity to guide you through the process. Reach out to Stacey at Stacey@GoldenCareerstrategies.com, schedule online at http://goldencareerstrategies.com/, or call 864.527.0425.