Leading Different Characters

Editable training materials for a session on handling different types of character and personality styles. Get materials for BOTH face to face and virtual delivery at no extra cost.

This session is all about helping people to understand the types of people they work with and what they can do to get the most out of each. There is no single right way to lead: to be effective people must be able to adapt their style to suit the needs of the situation AND the needs of the individual. The needs of the individual depend of their level of skill and will but also on their personality and communication preferences.

In particular, by the end of the Power Hour delegates will be able to: 

  • Explain what factors determine our behaviour 
  • Describe and recognise four typical behavioural styles 
  • Explain the strengths of each style and the potential problems associated with them 
  • Identify specific things that they should do (and shouldn’t do) to get the most from each style.

To get a flavour of the core session, you can download our free Key Points Sheet and view the optional Power Point Slides in PDF format on the next page. Click 'Buy Now' and BEFORE you purchase, you can look at those free of charge. Remember... Much more detail is included in the training session plan and detailed delegate workbook which you get when you purchase.

Full Module Details

Introduction and Objectives
OPTIONAL discussion - what makes people easy or difficult to work with
Perception and Reality - Brief full group exercise and trainer-led discussion
OPTIONAL full group exercise to introduce the Ladder of Inference
OPTIONAL completion of behavioural style questionnaire - recommended but can be left out if time is tight
Group exercises to explore the strengths and overdone strengths of the four behavioural styles
OPTIONAL exercises to explore in more detail if you have time
Pairs exercise to explore their own style: when it works for them and when they may need to adapt it
OPTIONAL group discussion to summarise
Make it work at Work - practical actions to apply the learning.

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