What’s in your toolkit? 2016 SMSA National Motorcycle Training Summit Breakout Session I: Communication and Personality Styles Presented by The Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program An Experiment Find 2 people you don’t know – shake hands Find 2 more people you don’t know – shake hands Find 2 MORE people you don’t know and… create a secret handshake Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program WHO WILL YOU REMEMBER? WHY? What do you remember about SMSA last year? ---- Why? Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program WHO WILL YOU REMEMBER? WHY? What will your students remember a year from now? What do you remember about SMSA last year? Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program BLUEPRINT FOR TODAY Take back what would fit into your state/curriculum “More important than the curriculum is the question of the methods of teaching and the spirit in which the teaching is given.” - Bertrand Russell, philosopher/mathematician Participatory Show, don’t tell Respect those speaking HAVE FUN Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Just follow the instructions Ready. Set. Fold. Just follow the instructions Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program WHAT THE… Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program WHAT THE… Same instructions but different shapes – even though: I gave you the instructions – why couldn’t you all get it right? I’ve given these instructions A LOT. I think they are great instructions. How can I give one set of instructions (use the same tool) that will make sense to every one of you? How do you determine the tool that fits the job/student? Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program TOOL SELECTION Personality Styles – can they help guide the tool we use? One set of tools as a basis for discussion: Adapted from Psycho-Geometrics – Susan Dellinger, Ph.D. Used in WA as a “common language” for instructor training and professional development Models - generalizations vs. individuality Take what makes sense to you. Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program USE YOUR INSTINCT Don’t think about – which shape below do you like the best? Draw it. Now choose the shape you like the second best. Draw it inside the first. Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program IT MAY BE THAT… The shape you first drew may describe a “primary” aspect of your personality. And the second may be your “secondary”. Do you only have these two? What is your default? Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program “SQUARE” Detail oriented Perfectionists Facts over feelings Research Think/process before speaking/doing Won’t release a product until its perfect - More important than deadline Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Speaks while they are thinking Task oriented and deadline driven Ready for action Make quick decisions Speaks while they are thinking Task oriented and deadline driven Will try as many timez tiyms times and ways as necessary to get the project done on time “TRIANGLE” Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program “CIRCLE” Relationship oriented Knows the pulse of the group Reads people well Relates to other before deciding Socialization is a must Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program “SQUIGGLE” Energetic Bored easily Expressive Action oriented Easily distracted Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Fitting the pieces together How does each “shape” benefit the team? The Class? The squares will ensure things are done (answers are given) correctly The triangles will help keep the team (class) on task and on time The circles will ensure that everyone on the team (in the class) is heard and taken care of The squiggles will provide energy and creativity Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

AS AN INSTRUCTOR/COACH Who would you look to if: You need a by-the-book answer? You need to gauge whether the group needs a break? You need student to gear up and gather round for the next exercise? You need a volunteer for a classroom activity? How would you tell (and meet the needs of) a student that is a : Square? Triangle? Circle? Squiggle? Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program ? QUESTIONS? Washington Motorcycle Safety Program

Washington Motorcycle Safety Program THANK YOU Washington Motorcycle Safety Program