How the High I-Style can Improve Their Time Management

I have thoroughly enjoyed putting these blogposts together that focus on DISC Styles and Time. If you missed any or want to find them again, just click here.

In this series, I want to concentrate on the ways each DISC Style can improve their Time Management. I believe this is a goal for most of us. Let’s take the High I-Style person today.

As a quick review, the High I-Style person tends to:

• Be fun-loving, a “party looking for a place to happen”
• Focus on people more than on tasks
• Have a “faster speed motor”
• Be more outgoing – an extrovert
• Be very persuasive
• Have a positive attitude – usually sees the jar half full
• Have lots of enthusiasm

Not surprisingly, then, the I-Style’s Approach to Time includes:

• They are Active individuals – time is for doing things and having fun
• They are always ready to start and jump right in with enthusiasm
• It is often important to involve other people in whatever they are doing – makes the time go faster
• They sometimes are too anxious for the successful outcome of a project – want to “jump Time” and get to the end result
• They tend to have a short-term perspective on Time
• The opportunity for Play can be a Siren Call on their Time

So, for the I-Style to Improve their use of Time:

• They need to develop Discipline in the use of their Time
• Be careful of how easily they can get distracted by another new, exciting project
• Keep a close eye on their energy and enthusiasm which can diminish over Time, especially during the long “work at it” phase of a project
• Be sure to focus on the long-term perspective and goals
• Find a balance between work and play – set up “break rewards” if necessary

I hope this Review and these Suggestions have given you some practical insights and help, whether you are the High I-Style or live or work with one.

[Thanks to Extended DISC for their insightful webinar on the DISC Styles and Time.]

QUESTION: Did you get any new understanding of how a High I-Style can improve their Time Management?  I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations. Please share in the comment section below.