Behavioural Styles
Purpose
Identify dominant behavioural preferences for interpersonal effectiveness
How to Use
1. Introduce the four behavioural styles: Driver (decisive, outcome-focused), Expressive (creative, people-focused), Amiable (consensus-seeking, risk-averse), Analytical (systematic, detail-focused). 2. Participants complete a short self-assessment. 3. Facilitator shows the 2x2 matrix. 4. Participants pair up and share how their styles differ. 5. Discuss how to adapt: with Drivers -- be quick and to the point; Expressives -- be bold and conceptual; Amicables -- minimise risk; Analyticals -- show logic and data. 6. Practice in role-play scenarios.
Created by William Marston (DISC origin) / Various
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |