DrupalCon Baltimore 2017: Decode and Reload: Personality Gaps in the Workplace

This talk explores the journey of identifying personal communication traits and cultivating new habits to address weaknesses in interpersonal skills, particularly for developers. Josh Miller, a seasoned contributor to the Drupal community, shares insights from his experience working in a large distributed team, where various tools are employed to assess team members’ personalities. He discusses the DISC spectrum, BAT (Behaviour, Attitude, Technique) method, and the Employee Development Plan (EDP) as frameworks for understanding communication styles and fostering effective collaboration. Shawn McCabe, CTO of the same team, reflects on how acknowledging his own personality flaws has enhanced communication and team success, emphasizing the importance of recognizing weaknesses and implementing strategies for improvement. This session aims to inspire attendees to embrace self-awareness without judgment and to share practical tools for personal and collective growth.