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1. What are the four types of communication styles in relation to building a teamwork atmosphere in your facility? 2. What are four strengths of the Driver? 3. What are five strengths of the Expressive? 4. What are five strengths of an Amiable? 5. What are six strengths of an Analytical? 6. What are the overload behaviors displayed by each teamwork communication style? 7. What are four behavioral changes for an Amiable synchronizing to a Driver? 8. What are two important behavior changes an Analytical or Amiable can make to synchronize to an Expressive? 9. What are four important behavior changes an Expressive can make to synchronize with an Amiable? 10. What is the main challenge for an analytical working with another analytical? 11. What are six considerations that can help you meet the expectations of a Driver? 12. What are six expectations an Expressive has regarding your conflict resolution meeting? 13. What are six expectations an Amiable has regarding your conflict resolution meeting? 14. What are five expectations an Analytical has regarding your conflict resolution meeting?
A. 1. Pick up the pace, 2. Verbalize differences about problems or disagreements B. Amiable synchronizing to a Driver: 1. Be more task- oriented; 2. deemphasize feelings; 3. be clear about goals & plans; 4. be well organized in teamwork C. An Amiable: 1. builds relationships easily; 2. utilizes empathy; 3. functions well in a structured environment; 4. uses relationships with others to support team goals; 5. prefers maintaining a procedure rather than creating it. D. The Driver 1. is very assertive; 2. comes up with quick solutions; 3. is a decisive thinker; 4. is highly task-focused. E. 1. Focus on results; 2. Drivers value competence and capability; 3. Effectiveness in getting the job done is a high priority for the Driver; 4. Drivers value quality; 5. Drivers appreciate adaptability ; 6. Drivers want action F. 1. Start with an open, honest atmosphere; 2. Show concern for the Amiable’s position and interests; 3. Be trustworthy, friendly, and non-aggressive; 4. Be dependable; 5. Explain your experience and that of others in your side of the argument; 6. Amiables value quality G. The Driver, the Expressive, the Amiable, and the Analytical. H. The main challenge for two analyticals working together is to make sure they do not get so bogged down in details that they lose sight of the overall goal I. An Analytical: 1. uses past experiences; 2. assesses situations; 3. doesn’t make hasty decisions; 4. is great at puzzles; 5. is an experienced organizer; 6. loves data J. In a conflict resolution meeting, an Expressive expects: 1. An open, friendly atmosphere with few time constraints; 2. Have good feelings about yourself and your intent; 3. Information to help them empathize with you; 4. Personal support; 5. Willingness to build a personal relationship; 6. Quick pace K. In overload mode, the driver exhibits domineering behavior, the expressive exhibits attacking behavior, the amiable exhibits compliant behavior, and the analytical exhibits avoidant behavior. L. For an Expressive synchronizing to an Amiable: 1. Slow your pace; 2. Listen more and talk less; 3. Don’t come on too strong; 4. Express sincere appreciation for the Amiable’s contributions M. 1. Keep a businesslike atmosphere; 2. Start the meeting with evidence of your expertise; 3. Efficient use of time; 4. Documented factual information; 5. Deliberate, direct progress N. The Expressive 1. is able to read others’ moods; 2. is a “people-person”; 3. is able to “wing it”; 4. is very passionate; 5. doesn’t hold back when an opinion is requested
Questions
15. Section 1: What are five motivational words to use with a Driver? 16. Section 2: What are five motivational words to use with an Expressive? 17. Section 3: What are three motivational words to use with an Amiable? 18. Section 4: What are eight motivational words to use with an Analytical? 19. Section 5: What are three main feelings that may be keeping you from acting with courage? 20. Section 6: What are three types of irrational or illogical thinking? 21. Section 7: What are two examples of rationalizing? 22. Section 8: What are three Awareness Indicators? 23. Section 9: What are three essential staff communication tools? 24. Section 10: What are three guidelines for writing affirmations? 25. Section 11: What is it extremely important to remember when implementing an Employee Appreciation Day? 26. Section 12: What are three ideas for treats and surprises in the facility?
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A. Three ideas are, joyful surprises, “Pass it On” cards, and the “Just-Because” committee. B. Three types or irrational or illogical thinking are: catastrophizing or blowing things out of proportion; always never thinking; and thinking in absolutes and must-have thinking. C. 1. Making excuses to yourself with the goal of self deception; 2. Talking yourself out of taking action or responsibility. D. 1. Efficiency; 2. Your experience; 3. Relate to the past; 4. If a new idea stress long-term benefits; 5. Changing to a new diet; 6. Facts why they are good; 7. Risk taking is out. State, “Here’s what likely to happen…” 8. Stability (Here’s the plan and we’ll stick to it) E. 1. Results; 2. Competence; 3. Action; 4. I will help you get what you want; 5. Use “we” not “I” when presenting a new idea. F. Three guidelines are 1. Keep them short and simple; 2. Keep them positive; 3. Create statements that affirm what you do want. G. Three indicators are your body, your emotions, and reoccurring problems. H. 1. Reputation; 2. Experience of others (Here’s how it worked for them), “Others feel that...” Name dropping; 3. Feeling words, happy, sad, fearful. I. Three main feelings are guilt, fear, and anger. J. Make sure that employees are represented in the planning so there is buy-in, and it is truly received as “appreciation” and not “another boring facility thing I have to go to!” K. Three tools are the time out, active listening, and journaling. L. 1. Status compared with others; 2. Motivational theme: Name dropping people they see as important, prominent; 3. It will save you time; 4. Someone else will handle the details; 5. Action or change, “different” or “new”