Who you are is how you manage (How Personality shapes the way you manage)

Overview

We are all very different in the way we think and act and how we meet our needs. Some gain energy from being around people, while some like to recharge alone. Some focus on details, others on the big picture. These natural differences are part of personality and understanding them can improve learning, teamwork and self-awareness. Understanding personality differences helps us communicate more effectively and appreciate diverse perspectives.

Content:

• Your experience of using personality profiles.
• Reframing mindsets around personality profiling.
• Emotional Intelligence in the context of management and leadership.
• Neurodivergence versus Personality.
• Social Styles and how it relates to personality profiling.
• Your preferred styles of working and communicating.
• Understanding self and teams and how to flex your communication style.
• How to work with difficult people and situations.
• Skills practice and discussions.

** Please note that although the subject of neurodivergence is mentioned on this course, we do not discuss how to manage neurodivergence in any detail.  This is a specialist subject and it would be useful for you to attend a separate course to understand more.

This course will enable you to

• Understand what personality is and how it differs between individuals.
• Identify your own and others personality traits and preferences.
• Recognise and value differences in others.
• Use personality knowledge to improve communication and relationships.

Who is the Course aimed at

all managers, including: experienced managers looking to update their learning and skills on personality types to get the most from their team; managers or team leaders who are experiencing a few problems with communicating and understanding their team; new managers who are curious to know how their personality traits impact on the way they manage others.