StylePlay

Defining Personality Styles

The concept of style dates back to Jung's work in 1914. Each person has their own style that serves as the foundation for their behavioral choices. Based on research, we've defined the four styles as Direct, Spirited, Considerate, and Systematic. Understanding your own personality style and the personality styles of others allows individuals and teams to work together more seamlessly because each person knows how to capitalize on their strengths and how to adapt their style when needed. StylePlay is a personality type game that adds excitement and depth to your training program and determine the personality styles of your participants and others.

 StylePlay is a collection of 12 quick and energizing group personality card games that reinforce learning and build awareness in a fun, non-threatening manner.

StylePlay is based on the well-known research and personality theories of psychologists Carl Jung, William Moulton Marston, and others. Each of the personality type games allows participants to identify preferred styles – either their own, those of other participants, or those of famous people.

How It Works

Every StylePlay card displays an adjective describing a characteristic that people usually demonstrate in daily interactions. Participants can take part in 12 different card games – or the facilitator can create a new game with the StylePlay cards. Each of the games allows participants to identify preferred styles – either their own, those of other participants, or those of famous people.

StylePlay can be used alone, in combination with any Style Suite title, and with other training products. The Facilitator Guide features a brief overview of the Style Theory that is the basis of the games and the other Style Suite instruments. In addition, debriefing questions and key learning points are provided to help facilitators draw significance and to help participants gain deeper insights.

Uses and Applications

StylePlay provides stand-alone activities any organization can use as icebreakers and energizers. Easily incorporate any of these games into a learning experience on teamwork, leadership, or communication.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the four personality styles: Direct, Spirited, Considerate, and Systematic.
• Learn how these four styles interact.
• Practice interacting with those of similar and different personality styles.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of each style.

Product Details

Product Type: Game

Target Audience: Individuals at any organizational level who want to discover more about themselves and their communication preferences

Measures: How participants acknowledge several different personal communication styles, ranging from their habits of talking, listening, movement, all the way to a simple handshake

Dimensions: Communication, assertiveness, and expressiveness

Time Required: 10 to 30 minutes per game

What to Order

Complete Game Kit

Order one kit for up to six participants. The Complete Game Kit includes:

• Two reusable StylePlay Card Decks with 48 cards per set
• Sturdy Game Case
• Facilitator Guide (featuring instructions for conducting 12 group games, administrative guidelines, debriefing questions, and key learning points)

Extra StylePlay Card Deck

Order one extra deck for up to six additional participants. The StylePlay Extra Card Deck contains all 48 cards to train an additional group of four to six participants.

Other Personality Style Assessments to Use with StylePlay

• What's My Style: Individuals recognize their own personality styles and receive guidance on how to motivate and communicate effectively with people of different styles. This training module is suitable for various activities such as management development, leadership training, and team building.
• What's My Coaching Style: Participants are encouraged to recognize and analyze their own coaching styles, including their strengths and weaknesses. They are then taught how to adjust their approach to suit the unique needs of different individuals and situations.
• What's My Communication Style: Participants evaluate their communication style by selecting the statements that best represent them. They can identify their communication strengths and areas that need improvement using this assessment. This tool is suitable for various communication, management, leadership, and team training programs.
• What's My Leadership Style: Individuals will discover their own unique leadership styles, which could be categorized as Direct, Spirited, Considerate, or Systematic, along with their strengths and weaknesses. The course also provides them with strategies and techniques to modify their styles based on the specific situations and people they encounter.
• What's My Learning Style: Participants will determine which of the four learning styles (Direct, Spirited, Considerate, or Systematic) they prefer, as well as identify the strengths and weaknesses of their chosen style. Additionally, they will gain insights on how to approach all types of learning with ease and comfort, and they can create a personalized plan to develop their less preferred styles.
• What's My Time Style: Participants can identify their preferred time management style from a set of four options and develop strategies to make the most of their strengths while addressing their weaknesses. This approach helps them manage their time more efficiently.

About the Author

The HRDQ Development Team creates soft-skills learning solutions that help to improve the performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. At HRDQ, we believe an experiential approach is the best catalyst for adult learning. Our unique Experiential Learning Model has been the core of what we do for more than 40 years. We combine the best of organizational learning theory and proven facilitation methods with an appreciation for adult learning styles. Our philosophy initiates and inspires lasting change.