The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Again, my initial response was much like the newscasters and commentators I saw reporting on the incidents… “Really! ” Then, I saw a report on the Today Show featuring one of the participants in the first dispute. How could they be that irrational!”

Airlines 216

Airlines Emotional Intelligence Commitment Report 216

The Recovering Engineer

MARCH 11, 2013

Be prepared to back-up anything you say with data – quality reports, run reports, research data, etc. Give them time to process what you have said before asking for a response. If they are slower paced and focused on tasks , speak to the value and quality of their work. Keep your comments factual and observable.

Quality 164

Quality Report Objective Tips 164

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 6, 2018

I can't stop people from labeling, stereotyping and judging others based on the results of a DISC assessment report, and I do not want to promote that approach for applying the information. Talking about the DISC profile as a test gravitates towards stereotyping, labeling, and other negative applications.

Reference 102

Reference Report Information Productivity 102

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior Ori and Rom Brafman reference several studies that point to the need to be heard and how it affects people ranging from convicted felons to venture capitalists.

Venture Capitalist 201

Venture Capitalist Tools Human Needs Reference 201

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 10, 2018

One question I often get when I'm discussing use of the DISC assessment and profile report is this: “Can you fool (or beat) the DISC assessment?” ” The short answer to that question is: Yes, you can “beat” the DISC assessment. The question I would ask in response is: While you can do that, why would you?

Self-aware 100

Self-aware Environment Learning-by-Doing Team Building 100

The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 25, 2010

As I watched the television piece, I was reminded of a common problem I see when people start to apply the DISC model of human behavior.

FAQ 225

FAQ Engineering Self-aware Video 225

The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

While the general principles remain the same, the specific strategy for communicating with your supervisor is different from the strategy you would use with your colleagues or with people who report to you. If there is a power mismatch between you and the other person, it could increase the perception of threat felt by either party.

Tools 194

Tools Workshop Tactics Strategy 194