S/D Pattern - Tends to be intense and industrious.








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High S/D Pattern

The S/D pattern tends to be intense and industrious. S/D’s are driven to achieve concrete results. However, they are frequently too focused on their personal goals to the detriment of any group goals.

Personal Drive	Diligence in taking ownership of tasks; industrious
Personal Giftedness	Follow-through in completing tasks
Group Giftedness	Strong administrative skills
Internal Fear	Noncompliance to their standards
Overextended Strengths	Tends to be too direct, blunt, and demanding
Under Stress	Becomes frustrated and intense; impatiently takes charge
Interpersonal Misunderstandings	Seemingly unaware that relationships are as important as tasks
Potential Developmental Opportunities	Being sensitive to people issues over tasks
Best Team Members	I/D, D=I, I, I/C, I/S, C/S, C/S/D

How to Respond – Be direct

D I S C

How to Reinforce – Time to react

Be non threatening

Primary High S/I Pattern

Time to process

Be logical

Offer support

Focus on activities

Offer encouragement

How to Relate –

How to Help –

Be brief

Get out of the way

Use friendly tones

Give assurances

Give accurate data

Respect privacy

Allow for some non-structure

Be flexible




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