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Improve communication: By understanding your own communication style and the communication styles of others, you can tailor your communication to be more effective and avoid misunderstandings.

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Increase productivity: When individuals are in roles that align with their natural behavioral tendencies, they are more likely to be productive and motivated, leading to improved results for the organization.

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Improving communication: Communication is key in any business, and understanding the DISC assessment can help you tailor your communication style to be more effective with different individuals. For example, if you know that an employee is a “C” style, you may communicate more clearly and provide more detail to ensure they fully understand the task at hand.

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Tailoring management styles: Some management styles work better with different behavioral styles. By understanding the DISC assessment, business owners can tailor their management styles to match the behavioral tendencies and preferences of their employees. For example, a manager who is aware that an employee is an “I” style may provide more praise and recognition to keep them motivated.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

The DISC assessment can help employees and managers better understand the sources of conflict in the workplace, and provide a framework for resolving conflicts more effectively by adapting communication styles to be more effective.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

The DISC assessment can provide a useful framework for performance management, by setting clear expectations and goals that are aligned with an individual’s behavioral tendencies and preferences.

Vancouver, BC

If you arrive a day(s) early, there are so many fun things to do in Vancouver and the weather is usually so nice and comfortable at this time of year.

• Granville Island has a farmers market vibe with crafty vendors and artisanal foods. There is a cute little boat ride nearby and nice places to eat outside as you enjoy your snacks. 
• For the best dim sum on the west coast, go to Richmond or perhaps Chinatown. Richmond is about 30 minutes from downtown, and there are lots of fun Asian markets there.
• The Hop On Hop Off Bus is great, even if you just use it as transportation! Stanley Park is a great highlight and you can get one included boat ride at the Granville Island stop. 
• The Lookout at Harbour Centre Tower is like Vancouver’s ‘equivalent’ of the Space Needle. It’s pretty cool and offers a nice view. 
• Capilano Suspension Bridge is very popular and might be fun for those wanting some physical activity. We’ve not done this one personally, but would like to!
• For those who live nearby and will arrive the day of the cruise, lots of people take the public transit (it’s like the BART) to the port. There are also Princess Transfers that run from the airport to the cruise terminal.

VICTORIA, BC

The ship offers many of these excursions or they can easily arrange this independently (even just catching a cab to the location)

• If weather permits, it’s an comfortable walk from the port to the downtown shopping area. Otherwise, the ship sells a shuttle to/from the downtown area or you can catch a cab.
• Downtown area has lots of restaurants and shops for Canadian souvenirs; cute waterfront area often has street artists and craft vendors. The Empress Hotel is fun to explore! Not as popular or prolific as the Mexican Farmacias, many people like to go to Canadian pharmacies for more-potent and less-expensive OTC ibuprofen and Voltaren. 
• The Butschart Gardens is beautiful! The ship offers an excursion or you can do it independently. 
• There are a few places to do High Tea, including some ship excursions (can be pricey). Alternatively, you could just arrange for your group to meet up for Afternoon Tea onboard (it’s free and delicious!). 

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

There is so much to do here!

• Alcatraz is probably the most popular activity. If anyone wants to do this, they should get their tickets as soon as possible. The ship offers excursions (usually sell out) and it can be arranged independently.
• Depending upon how comfortable people are, there is always the possibility of renting a car and then visiting cities like Carmel, Monterrey, north to the Redwoods, etc.
• One of our favorite things to do is right at the port, the Embarcadero!! So many fun stores, artisanal food vendors, darling crafts, etc! And, fabulous restaurants!! There is also a farmers market on some days; it’s is extensive and delicious! The Embarcadero is sprawling; there are pedicabs around if desired. The city is on the other side of the street and there are often artists and vendors displaying their wares.
• The Hop On Hop Off is good in this city. The ship sells it as an excursion or you can purchase in port (comparable pricing). The good thing about buying in port is that you can hop on at the storefront (a bit of a walk) and then get your choice of seating. 
• Chinatown is a fun place to grab lunch. Lots of great places for dim sum, and the House of Nanking is very popular for lunch. There are often walking tours of Chinatown that are free (just tip your guide when you leave). 
• It’s also fun to take the ferry to Sausalito, which is a cute artsy town. 

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