Every individual has a dominant personality style, which includes relevant strengths and weaknesses. Effective interactions require individuals to adapt behaviors to complement, balance or counteract the traits of others. This module provides guidance for effectively adapting to various personality styles.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Describe four primary personality styles, including relative strengths and weaknesses
Recall what traits you and others demonstrate
List factors to consider to more effectively communicate and otherwise interact with others
Explain best practices for modifying personal behaviors in appropriate circumstances to result in better situational outcomes with others
Major Topics
Defining primary personality style characteristics
Determining your own primary personality style and the style of others
Effectively adapting for improving interactions with various personality styles
Leveraging strengths and minimizing the negative impact of personality weaknesses
Applying personality style analysis to real-life situations involving clients, staff, peers and superiors
