DISC Profile Characteristics : Steady (Dove)

The general characteristics of steady (dove) person are:

• Social-related oriented.
• Loyal, consistent, affable, loyal, honest and friendly
• Need directions/instructions and guidance. Put emphasize in harmony
• Nice, gentle people and they are responsive to strong implementation skills
• They like to do something useful for themselves and for others
• They generally don’t find new jobs and are afraid of demanding and high pressure jobs
• They are generally romantic, relax, and they use time optimally
• They like to find other people’s weakness and inadequacy
• They generally are able to enlighten people’s heart and respect others when listening to them
• Can easily be affected by environment (depressed, happiness, etc.)
• They are commonly controlled by emotion
• They tend to worry about unreasonable issues
• They are good in describing and making conclusion
• They like their friends more than they do their parents
• Like to mingle in groups, responsive to routine
• They usually need longer process in learning and they are good at copying

 

Dove is Motivated By:

1. Other people’s judgment on them
2. Sharing
3. Sharing things that they believe are true
4. Democratic process
5. The feeling of being in unity in a team
6. Working together
7. The opportunity to help sincerely
8. Comprehensive Instructions

 

Dove Dislikes

1. Losing stability and security
2. Aggressive, unkind, uncooperative behaviours
3. Insensitive, the feeling of being secluded, isolated
4. Minimum team work
5. Conflict, controversy
6. Hasty actions, Impatient, negative behaviour
7. Tough responsibility, multiple tasks, deadlines, pressures
8. Decision making, to be the centre of attention
9. Change, competition

 

How to communicate with a “Dove” type person:

1. In communicating, create a joyful atmosphere. Appreciate and Praise them sincerely, since “dove” type person is motivated by appreciation/praise.

2. If communicating two-ways, it is suggested to use friendly tone.

1. Do not criticize in front of people due to “dove” type person does not like to be under pressure or coerced. So you must speak personally because it doesn’t matter how harsh you criticize, they will accept the criticism if conveyed personally.
2. If they need guidance, give them step by step instructions.
3. Avoid debatable/confrontation communication.