How can a DiSC training session help my team?
I often get asked what the typical DiSC training session looks like so here is a sample agenda for a team.
The organization leaders kicks off the meeting and introduces me.
I kick off with an activity that promotes connections and a lot of smiling.
My introduction goes here along with an overview of the schedule. (My part, anyway.)
This is where we dive into the DiSC assessment and walk through the details and activities and share learnings. A lot of “HOW DID IT DO THAT? All I did was answer a few questions!” during this part. The assessments ability to “read” a person is very amazing to most people.
After we cover understanding ourselves from an individual stand point, we talk about understanding others and the impact it can have on relationships and even customer service and sales.
Now more activities to put our learning into action.
At the end of the DiSC training, we work on action plans for development. What good is the learning if you don’t make a plan to use it? (I’m not letting anyone escape until they do this!)
If agreed upon with leadership, I follow the training with an opportunity for the team to do some actual team focused work or planning based on previous discussion on the topic and how the process can be developed into an activity. This allows for employee engagement and buy in as they develop the plan. This is the REAL way to get your team into action based on their new learning. No going back to the cubbies and letting everything be the same as before. Once the team understands each other is the time to begin new habits right away.
Follow up coaching sessions and plans to continue the learning are often included.
Wrap up for the session includes review and a closing like mindfulness practice or learning activity to tie the bow!
There you have it! I am in agreement with Nike, just do it!