A simple Toolkit for Managers to able to see a holistic view of Team's Diversity in terms of personality as well as how each member would like to be recognized. Two most common tools which are Industry Recognized. DISC and 5 Love Languages. Both Tools are free to access and the results are comprehensive enough.

1. By Parthiban Vijayaraghavan (parthiban.v@leaderonomics.com)
Employee Name Natural Adaptive 5 Language of Love Key Strengths Skills / Competency
Rahul I D W
Rita S C P
Samuel D I A
Darren C S R
Ebony D C Q
Farah C I P
Resources https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/
http://www.5lovelanguages.com/profile/singles/
ABB Love Language
W Words of Affirmation
P Physical Touch
Q Quality Time
A Acts ofService
R Receiving Gifts
LEADERONOMICS
DISC Profile

2. Dominance
Peoplewith theD styleplacean emphasis on shaping theenvironment by overcoming opposition to
accomplish results. Aperson with a D styleis motivated by winning, competition and success.
prioritizes accepting challenges, taking action and achieving immediateresults. is described as
direct, demanding, forceful, strong willed, driven, determined, fast-paced, and self-confident. may
belimited by lack ofconcern for others, impatienceand open skepticism. may fear being seen as
vulnerableor being taken advantageof. values competency, action, concreteresults, personal
freedom, and challenges.
Goals:
uniqueaccomplishments
new opportunities
control ofaudience
independence
Will need to expend moreenergy to:
show patience
display sensitivity
get into thedetails
allow deliberation
When communicating with D-styleindividuals, givethem thebottom line, bebrief, focus your
discussion narrowly, avoid making generalizations, refrain from repeating yourself, and focus on
solutions rather than problems.

3. Influence
Peoplewith thei styleplacean emphasis on shaping theenvironment by influencing or persuading
others.
Aperson with an i style
is described as convincing, magnetic, enthusiastic, warm, trusting and optimistic
prioritizes taking action, collaboration, and expressing enthusiasm
is motivated by social recognition, group activities, and relationships
may fear loss ofinfluence, disapproval and being ignored
values coaching and counseling, freedom ofexpression and democratic relationships
may belimited by being impulsiveand disorganized and having lack offollow-through
Goals
victory with flair
friendship and happiness
authority and prestigestatus symbols
popularity
Will need to expend moreenergy to:
research all thefacts
speak directly and candidly
stay focused for long periods
follow-through completely
When communicating with i-styleindividuals, shareyour experiences, allow them timeto ask
questions and talk themselves. Focus on thepositives, avoid overloading them with details, and
don't interrupt them.

4. Steadiness
Peoplewith theS styleplacean emphasis on cooperating with others within existing circumstances
to carry out thetask..
Aperson with an S style
is motivated by cooperation, opportunities to help and sincereappreciation
prioritizes giving support, collaborating and maintaining stability
is described as calm, patient, predictable, deliberate, stableand consistent
may belimited by being indecisive, overly accommodating, and a tendency to avoid change
may fear change, loss ofstability, and offending others
values loyalty, helping others and security
Goals:
personal accomplishments
group acceptance
power through formal roles and positions ofauthority
maintenanceofstatus quo and controlled environment
Will need to expend moreenergy to:
quickly adapt to changeor unclear expectations
multitask
promotethemselves
confront others
When communicating with theS styleindividuals, bepersonal and amiable, express your interest in
them and what you expect from them, taketimeto provideclarification, bepolite, and avoid being
confrontational, overly aggressiveor rude.

5. Conscientiousness
Peoplewith theC styleplacean emphasis on working conscientiously within existing circumstances
to ensurequality and accuracy.
Aperson with a C style
is motivated by opportunities to gain knowledge, show their expertise, and producequality work
prioritizes ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability, and challenging assumptions
is described as careful, cautious, systematic, diplomatic, accurateand tactful
may belimited by being overcritical, overanalyzing and isolating themselves
may fear criticism and being wrong
values quality and accuracy
Goals:
objectiveprocesses
correctness
stability and reliability
gaining knowledgeand expertise
personal growth
Will need to expend moreenergy to:
let go ofand delegatetasks
compromisefor thegood oftheteam
join in social events and celebrations
makequick decisions
When communicating with a C-styleindividual, focus on facts and details; minimize"pep talk"or
emotional language; bepatient, persistent, and diplomatic.