Tom and others
I agree with your recommendation. However, if the Profile and the Role
Behavior Analysis does not match, which can cause stress and discomfort for
the person, all is not lost. There is a product on the market that was
designed around the DiSC Dimensions of Behavior to develop those dimensions
that are low in the individual but are needed in a particular role.
Fortunately, behavior is dynamic and changing, so the person does not have
to suffer or change their job.
The product is TargetPro. It is designed as a self-study/mentored program.
It is comprised of many modules, and is designed as a
Management/Leadership Development program. Depending on the dimension that
needs to be elevated, particular modules are assigned. For some additional
information, visit my web site, or give me a call.
By the way, I carry both the Carlson products and the TargetPro, and find
them very compatible.
Gary Lear
President
Resource Development Systems
Management & Training Consultants
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-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Sullivan [SMTP:
pga@BELLATLANTIC.NET]
Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 10:48 PM
Subject: Re: Blockage Survey
Nigel Higgs wrote:
>
> I have recently been shown an old copy of a Psychometric based
> questionnaire called The Blockages Survey.
>
> The first part is designed to hi-light an individual's strengths and
> weaknesses over ten competence areas. The second part addresses job
> suitability - do you have the right strengths for the job you carry out
Greetings Nigel:
Not familiar with this tool but can reccommend another.
The Role Behavior Analysis is a very effective and flexible assessment and
performance coaching tool with many applications. It has been used most
often for individualized performance coaching.
The RBA (Role Behavior Analysis) works hand in hand with the DiSC
Dimensions of Behavior (Personal Profile System). In other words, after
the behavioral expectations of a role have been defined using the RBA,
those expectations can be compared to a person's behavioral style (as
assessed using the DiSC-Personal Profile System).
There may be a difference between the behavior required of a specific role
and an individual's natural approach. In order to be effective in
fulfilling the requirements of a role, the person may need to use behavior
that is different from his/her natural tendencies. The Role Behavior
Analysis can be used to illustrate the potential fit between a specific
role described by the RBA and an individual's behavioral tendencies as
described by the Personal Profile System as both instruments use the same
DiSC Dimensions to describe behavior.
In some instances, the target person recognizes a need to stretch
(increase)their use of certain behaviors in order to increase their
effectiveness in the role. Other times, people are coached to "tone-down"
other behaviors in order to maintain their effectiveness. In some
instances, a balanced match is assessed between the expectations of the
role and the person's natural behavioral tendencies. Sometimes, though,
people see clearly why they are under so much stress in their role (usually
because of a mismatch between roles expectations and the person's
behavioral tendencies).
I hope I didn't make that sound complicated. If you wish additional
information, let me know.
Tom Sullivan
Professional Growth Associates
http://www.freeyellow.com/members2/progrowth/