Leadership Styles & Management Skills Training Using DiSC
TrainSMART’s Leadership Styles & Management Skills Training Using DiSC Workshop provides insights into participants’ natural leadership inclinations through the DISC® profiles. By understanding their tendencies and strengths, leaders can connect with and inspire their teams more effectively.
This workshop goes beyond self-awareness to develop core management competencies, enhancing leadership effectiveness, coaching skills, feedback delivery, and the ability to create engaged, high-performing teams.
Leadership Styles & Management Skills Training Using DiSC Outline
Leadership Styles with DISC@
Overview of the four main DISC® leadership styles
- Detailed exploration of Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness in leadership contexts
- Strengths and potential blindspots of each style
- Real-world examples of successful leaders embodying each style
Your DISC® leadership style
- Individual DISC® assessment and interpretation
- Self-reflection exercises on personal leadership experiences
- Identifying areas for growth and leveraging strengths
Leading and motivating different DISC® styles
- Understanding the needs and preferences of each style
- Communication strategies for each DISC® type
- Motivation techniques tailored to DISC® profiles
Flexing your leadership approach
- Importance of adaptability in leadership
- Techniques for reading and responding to team members’ styles
- Practice sessions on style-switching
Scenarios working with different styles
- Interactive role-playing with diverse DISC profiles
- Group problem-solving exercises
- Debriefing and feedback sessions
Developing employee strengths
- Strengths-based leadership approach
- Techniques for identifying and nurturing team member strengths
- Creating development plans aligned with DISC® profiles
Setting expectations for each style
- Tailoring performance expectations to DISC® styles
- Communication strategies for clear goal-setting
- Addressing potential style-related challenges
Providing effective feedback tailored to style needs
- DISC®-specific feedback models
- Practice sessions on delivering style-appropriate feedback
- Handling difficult conversations across DISC® styles
Essential Management Skills
Transitioning to a manager role
- Common challenges in the transition
- Mindset shifts required for successful management
- Strategies for establishing credibility and authority
Management responsibilities
- Key areas of managerial accountability
- Balancing operational and people management
- Time management and prioritization for managers
Developing team vision and culture
- Techniques for creating a compelling team vision
- Building and maintaining a positive team culture
- Aligning team culture with organizational values
Coaching & mentoring techniques
- Difference between coaching and mentoring
- Essential coaching models and their application
- Mentoring best practices and establishing mentoring relationships
Motivating & inspiring employees
- Theories of motivation in the workplace
- Practical strategies for inspiring team members
- Addressing motivation challenges in diverse teams
Performance management process
- Overview of effective performance management systems
- Continuous feedback vs. annual reviews
- Using technology in performance management
Setting SMART goals
- Detailed breakdown of SMART criteria
- Practice in writing SMART goals for various roles
- Aligning individual goals with team and organizational objectives
Giving constructive feedback
- Models for delivering effective feedback
- Practice sessions on giving and receiving feedback
- Handling defensive responses to feedback
Documenting performance issues
- Importance of proper documentation
- Techniques for objective, factual documentation
- Legal considerations in performance documentation
Developing talent & conducting training
- Identifying training needs within the team
- Designing effective training sessions
- Measuring the impact of training initiatives
Leadership role plays & scenarios
- Complex scenarios integrating multiple management skills
- Peer feedback and group discussion
- Action planning for real-world application
Q&A
- Addressing specific participant questions and concerns
- Guidance on applying workshop learnings in diverse workplace situations
Why Organizations Hire TrainSMART for This Workshop
- Improved Team Performance: A tech company struggled with departmental silos and ineffective cross-functional collaboration. After attending TrainSMART’s workshop, managers reported a 40% improvement in inter-team communication and a 25% increase in project completion rates.
- Reduced Turnover: A retail chain faced high employee turnover rates due to poor management practices. Within six months of implementing TrainSMART’s leadership training, they saw a 30% reduction in turnover and a 20% increase in employee satisfaction scores.
- Successful Merger Integration: During a merger between two financial institutions, TrainSMART’s workshop helped align leadership styles and management practices. This resulted in a smoother integration process, with 85% of employees reporting satisfaction with the new organizational culture within the first year.
- Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: A healthcare provider implemented TrainSMART’s leadership training to improve patient care. As a result, they saw a 35% increase in patient satisfaction scores and a 50% reduction in complaints related to staff communication.
- Accelerated Leadership Development: A fast-growing startup used TrainSMART’s workshop to quickly develop new managers from within. This led to a 60% increase in internal promotions and a significant reduction in the time and cost associated with external hiring for leadership positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DiSC® and how is it used in leadership training?
DiSC® is a behavioral assessment tool that helps leaders understand their natural tendencies. In this workshop, it’s used to improve self-awareness, communication, and the ability to adapt leadership styles to better connect with team members.
Who is this leadership training best suited for?
This workshop is ideal for new and experienced managers, team leads, and future leaders looking to develop people management skills and improve team performance.
What will participants learn during the training?
Participants will explore their own DISC® leadership style, learn to motivate and coach others, deliver feedback effectively, and manage team performance through clear communication and proven leadership strategies.
How does this workshop help improve team performance?
The workshop equips leaders with tools to better communicate, reduce misunderstandings, and align their approach with each team member’s style—leading to higher engagement, collaboration, and productivity.
Can this training be customized to our organization’s needs?
Yes. TrainSMART customizes the training content and examples based on your industry, goals, and leadership challenges to ensure maximum relevance and impact.
What formats are available for this workshop?
This workshop is available in full-day or half-day in-person formats, as well as live virtual instructor-led sessions. Multi-session programs are also available for deeper development.
How does this training integrate with performance management?
The workshop includes SMART goal-setting, coaching techniques, feedback models, and documentation best practices—tools your leaders can immediately apply within your performance review structure.
Will participants receive a DISC® assessment?
Yes. Each participant will complete an individual DISC® assessment before the workshop. Their results are used throughout the session to personalize learning and strengthen self-awareness.
What results can we expect from implementing this workshop?
Clients often report improved communication, reduced turnover, stronger leadership pipelines, and measurable gains in employee satisfaction and team performance.
Bring This Workshop to Your Corporation
Transform your leadership team and supercharge your organizational performance with TrainSMART’s in-person Leadership Styles & Management Skills Workshop.
Why Choose TrainSMART’s In-Person Workshop?
- Customized Content: We tailor the workshop to address your organization’s specific leadership challenges and goals.
- Immersive Learning Experience: Our in-person format allows for intensive, hands-on learning that creates lasting behavior change.
- Real-Time Application: Participants can immediately apply new skills to actual workplace scenarios, ensuring immediate ROI.
- Team Alignment: The shared experience fosters stronger connections among your leadership team, enhancing overall organizational cohesion.
- Expert Facilitation: Our experienced trainers create a dynamic, engaging environment that brings out the best in your leaders.
Take Action Now
Don’t let outdated leadership practices hinder your organization’s progress. Invest in your team’s ability to lead with confidence, inspire performance, and drive results.
- Schedule a Consultation: Contact us today to discuss how we can tailor this workshop to meet your organization’s specific needs.
- Request a Proposal: Get a detailed quote tailored to your team size and specific requirements.
- Book Your Workshop: Secure your preferred dates now. Our calendar fills up quickly!
Contact TrainSMART today at 800-807-8030 or fill out the form below to start your journey towards transformational leadership.
Empower your leaders to unlock the full potential of your teams. Your organization’s future success may depend on it.
DiSC® Workshops for Every Development Need
Whether looking to enhance communication, leadership, teamwork, or critical thinking skills, TrainSMART offers targeted DiSC® -based workshops to meet any need.
Communicating with DiSC® Workshop
Improve messaging, listening, and presentations by understanding communication style differences and flexing for results.
Dealing with Difficult Dialogues Workshop
Learn constructive conflict management and have challenging conversations with less stress through a DiSC® lens.
Strategic Thinking with DiSC®
Leverage decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking best practices tailored to align with behavioral preferences.
Growth Mindset Through DiSC®
Optimize continuous learning, adoption of innovations, and skills building by tapping into the motivations of each style.
Team Synergy Through DiSC®
Build collaboration, trust, and productivity by strategically applying DiSC® insights on team formation, dynamics and communication.
Emotional Intelligence Using DiSC® Styles
Leverage your Emotional Intelligence and adapt to different DiSC® styles to build stronger professional relationships and increase your influence in the workplace.