Crystal has helped me a lot as a leader...
Even though I've personally been looking at the product for more than 4 years, it is only recently that I've been able to get a full visual of my entire team's personality.
Here's what our team'sGroup Reportlooks like:
From this, I can see that:
- We're loaded withD-types: assertive people who like toshapeandchange things.
- We don't have manyS-typesorC-types: more reserved people who prefer tostabilizeandorganizethings.
From my own experience, I can tell you how this plays out. We sometimes change things too fast, we challenge each other frequently, and ultimately we value action.
The report also gives more insights into thesestrengthsand potentialblind spots:
Furthermore, I can view how each individual person relates to the team as a whole (and then I can create a separate, even deeperGroup Fitreport if I want to):
I typically use this as a reference to understand where my team's culture will naturally settle, and also to remind myself where we may experience imbalances.
As a practical tool, the report has value for:
- Understanding the types of personalities that I may want to hire, in order to bring more balance.
- Understanding who may feel stressed if the team drifts too far towards one personality.
- Learn the best way to communicate to the team as a whole.