C stands for Conscientious – getting the best out of your C style team members starts with fully understanding their priorities: Ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability and challenging assumptions. This style is motivated by opportunities to use expertise or gain knowledge and attention to quality.
C styles place a high priority on Accuracy. Because they want superior results, they analyze options rationally, separating emotions from fact.
C styles prioritize Stability, and tend to take their time making decisions to ensure they have the correct outcome. They analyze all options and make decisions that promise predictable outcomes.
The C style also prioritizes Challenge. They may openly question ideas and point out flaws that others may have missed.
Because the C style focuses on quality and accuracy, they may be unsociable at times, working independently to ensure their work is accurate. This may be especially challenging for other styles, such as the S style team member who is highly social and prefers working together. When interacting with the C style, it is beneficial to realize that:
-Although they may ask skeptical questions with very little emotions, they will follow through on their commitments.
-The C wants a stable environment and thinks carefully before acting.
-Realize that they are precise and dependable and do not push for drastic changes.
Keep in mind that everyone is a blend of the four DiSC styles but most people tend strongly toward one or two styles. All styles are equal and valuable in their own way. Understanding your own style and those on your team can improve the effectiveness and productivity among team members.
If you want more information about how DiSC can help your organization, please email bonnie@bhrtraining.com