Working and Communicating with Different Personalities from Pluralsight

This course helps you learn about people. To better work and communicate with people it helps to understand why they do things the way they do. As you learn more about why people do what they do you are better prepared to have better relationships.

Too often our work relationships are more complicated than they need to be. This impacts job satisfaction, morale, and productivity. In this course, Working and Communicating with Different Personalities, you’ll gain the ability to work and communicate better with others because of a foundational understanding of differences in personalities. First, you’ll explore the basics of personalities as well as assessments that help us understand one another. Next, you’ll learn about the Myers-Briggs and DiSC assessments and learn how to decipher assessment results. Finally, you’ll learn how to put all of this information together so you can have improved work relationships and communication. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of people and personalities needed to excel in your career by connecting more effectively with people.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Personalities

Understanding the MBTI

Understanding DiSC

Better Relationships and Communication

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops foundational business communication skills

Taught by experts in the field

Applies essential concepts to organizational psychology

Provides a framework for understanding individual behavior

Examines different personality assessment tools

Requires access to third-party assessments for some activities

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Working and Communicating with Different Personalities with these activities:

Review fundamentals of personality psychology

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Review the basic principles of personality psychology, especially the five-factor model and Jungian theory, to enhance your foundation for this course.

Browse courses on Personality Psychology

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Read introductory chapters on personality from a textbook
Take practice quizzes on personality traits
Create a mind map of different personality theories

Complete personality assessments

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Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and DiSC assessments to gain insights into your own personality, which will help you understand the concepts explored in this course.

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Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Take the DiSC assessment
Write a brief reflection on your results

Explore online resources on personality communication

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Enhance your understanding of how to communicate effectively with different personality types by exploring online resources such as articles, blog posts, and videos.

Browse courses on Communication

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Identify reputable websites and blogs on personality communication
Read articles on strategies for communicating with different personality types
Watch videos on non-verbal communication and its impact on personality

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Engage in discussions with peers

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Apply your knowledge of personality types by engaging in discussions with peers. Share your perspectives and learn from the experiences of others.

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Join online forums or discussion boards related to personality
Participate in discussions and share your insights
Read and respond to posts from other participants

Career center

Learners who complete Working and Communicating with Different Personalities will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Managers help employees succeed in their roles and play an important role when it comes to hiring and training. To succeed as a Human Resources Manager, you must be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another. It also covers the Myers-Briggs and DiSC assessments, which can help you get a better idea of how people think and work.

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Recruiter

Recruiters help organizations find the right talent. To succeed in this role, it is essential to be able to build relationships with people and understand their needs. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that can help you find the right candidate for every role.

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Consultant

Consultants help organizations improve their performance. To be successful in consulting, you need good communication as well as the ability to understand people who have different personalities. This course can give you the skills you need to work and communicate better with others so you can help organizations get the results they want.

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Sales Manager

Sales Managers are responsible for leading and motivating sales teams. To be an effective Sales Manager, you must be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can build a successful sales team.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers are responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. To be effective in this role, it is essential to understand how to communicate with different audiences. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that can help you create marketing campaigns that resonate with your target audience.

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Public relations manager

Public Relations Managers help organizations build and maintain a positive public image. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can build and maintain strong relationships with the public.

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Life Coach

Life Coaches help people achieve their personal and professional goals. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible guidance to your clients.

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Therapist

Therapists help people overcome mental health challenges and improve their lives. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible care to your clients.

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Guidance Counselor

Guidance Counselors help students make decisions about their education and career. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with students who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible guidance to your students.

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Mediator

Mediators help people resolve disputes. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible mediation services to your clients.

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Negotiator

Negotiators help people reach agreements. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible negotiation services to your clients.

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Social Worker

Social Workers help people overcome challenges and improve their lives. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible care to your clients.

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Psychologist

Psychologists help people understand and improve their mental health. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible care to your clients.

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Career Counselor

Career Counselors help people find the right career path. To be effective in this role, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with people who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can provide the best possible guidance to your clients.

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Teacher

Teachers help students learn and grow. To be an effective teacher, it is essential to be able to understand and communicate with students who have different personalities. This course introduces you to the basics of personalities and assessments that help us understand one another so you can create a positive learning environment for all students.

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