Part of our 'Manager Series' Workshops. This is one of 7 workshops that we conduct for managers that want to improve their people skills

1. Communication Styles

2. 2
Overview of
Communication Styles

3. Supporter/Relater
 Harmonizer
 Values acceptance and stability in
circumstances
 Slow with big decisions; dislikes
change
 Builds networks of friends to help do
work

4. Supporter/Relater (cont’d)
 Good listener
 Might be timid about voicing contrary opinions
 Easy-going
 Friendly & sensitive
 Relationship Oriented
 Concerned for others’ feelings

5. Analyzer/Thinker
 Assesses Situation
 Values accuracy in details & being
right
 Plans thoroughly before deciding
to act

6. Analyzer/Thinker (cont’d)
 Highly organized; even plans spontaneity!
 Cautious
 Logical
 Thoughtful - no problem is too big to ponder

7. Director/Controller
 Commander
 Values getting the job done
 Decisive risk taker
 Good at delegating work to
others

8. Director/Controller
 Likes to be where the action is
 Take charge, enterprising, competitive, efficient
approach
 Fearless; no obstacle is too big to tackle
 Results Oriented

9. Socializer/Promoter
 Entertainer
 Values enjoyment and helping
others
 Full of ideas and impulsive in
trying them
 Wants to work to be fun for
everyone
 Talkative and open about self;
asks others’ opinions; loves to
brainstorm

10. Socializer/Promoter
 Flexible; easily bored with routine
 Intuitive, creative, spontaneous, flamboyant approach
 Optimist; nothing is beyond hope
 Celebration Oriented

11. Take the Assessment
?

12. One on One Exercise
Communicating with
your style

13. One on One Exercise
Communicating with
your style

14. Debrief
Why would we want to
communicate with a style
different than our primary one?

15. Thank you!
Brent Green – TeamBuild.us