DiSC S group culture

Posted on July 25, 2011 in Everything Disc, Groups, Teams

The “Get along” team

To continue my overview of the characteristics of teams based on their DiSC profiles and their Group Culture Report, I move on to the S culture. When a team displays an S culture it tends to be stable, predictable and friendly.

The S culture rewards

Cooperation
Loyalty
Humility
Thoughtfulness
Team focus

The S culture criticizes

Aggressiveness
Pushiness
Disruptiveness
Nonconformity
Sudden change

Advantages of the S culture

Commits to getting the job done right
Provides a relaxed atmosphere
Works toward dependable and reliable results
Promotes feelings of comfort and security
Cultivates work-life balance
Encourages a strong sense of duty
Allows a high level of teamwork
Fosters polite, tactful behavior

Drawbacks of the S culture

Fails to challenge ideas
Lacks a competitive edge
Avoids tough decisions to spare feelings
Inhibits change and stifles innovation
Avoids giving even constructive criticism
Struggles with indecisiveness
Discourages strong individual accomplishments
Allows resentment to brew beneath the surface

Being a C myself, I tend to disregard the value of a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, but I’ve been grateful for leaders who worked to provide one. And I have to remember to show more concern for feelings. But I go a little bit crazy when the group needs to challenge the way things have always been done or it doesn’t allow for critical review of our work.

Your thoughts?

How do you respond to the S culture? How can an S team be more decisive? How would you lead an S team?

“Get Along” Team poster (PDF)

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Sample Everything DiSC Group Culture Report (PDF)

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by Kristeen Bullwinkle and the DiSCProfile.com team

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