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Workshop on the Dark-Side of Personality for the Suffolk Chamber 27 Sept 2013

Posted by: David Woollard

On Friday 27th September, David delivered a short workshop on the dark-side of personality for the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.   The picture below shows David with Amanda Ankin, Customer Services Manager at the Suffolk Chamber.

David with Amanda Ankin of the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

In essence, the dark-side of personality is how we behave less-constructively towards other people, thereby making them experience negative emotions such as fear, anger, irritation etc.

The session covered the importance of dark-side issues in people-management processes, such as recruitment,  leadership development, personal development and team-working. 

The session also explained the research of Robert Hogan and his associates in the USA on the development of probably the best-known dark-side psychometric assessment - the Hogan Development Survey (HDS). 

Perhaps the key message from the session was that successful organisations and individuals learn to manage their dark-side tendencies, before they become problematic.  This obviously starts with an appreciation of what the dark-side is, and how to recognise when someone may be exhibiting dark-side behaviours.

Feedback from the attendees was very positive, with everyone rating it as "excellent".  Some additional comments made included:

"Excellent, relevant and well-presented".

"Very thought-provoking".

"Very interesting and thought-provoking...plenty of information for self-reflection".

More specifically, one of the participants observed that:

David's workshop on the "Dark Side of Personality" was well presented, illustrated and most importantly relevant. He cleverly demonstrated the serious detrimental effect that these behaviours, if not properly understood and controlled, can have in the workplace and on the 'bottom line'. A most informative and thought provoking morning. Thank you! 

David Bredin, Director at 4Sight Communications

And another:

This was a really useful introduction to a fascinating area which is integral to both personal and professional management.  David is an effective and enthusiastic trainer.

Tom McGarry, Communications Manager - Sizewell C, EDF Energy - Nuclear New Build

Please click here to view a PDF of the presentation used in the session.

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