Communicating with the Styles
MOVER STYLE
Mover Communication Style
- Entertaining, fun, and playful
- Looks for ways to speed things up
Tips for Communicating with Movers
- Get to the point quickly
- Allow them to multitask
- Provide options and flexibility
CONNECTOR STYLE
Connector Communication Style
- Pays attention to body language
- Connects meaning to actions or events
Tips for Communicating with Connectors
- Take time to relate
- Recognize their consideration of others
- Use gentle tones and positive speech
THINKER STYLE
Thinker Communication Style
- Points out flaws or inconsistencies
- Prefers not to talk about private matters
Tips for Communicating with Thinkers
- Skip the small talk
- Give big picture first then details
- Provide them time to think before responding
PLANNER STYLE
Planner Communication Style
- Purposeful and procedural
- Wants to know how things should be done
Tips for Communicating with Planners
- Give them advanced warning of changes
- Allow them to finish a task before moving on
- Be prepared, give details and historical evidence