
Social styles also provide clarity on the particular way an employee prefers to work. Understanding the social style model means managers can treat each of their subordinates as individuals, maximizing their unique strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. True to its origins, the model maintains a focus on the outer behavior of the individual and not on their internal thoughts or processes.

The social style model itself was later developed by TRACOM Group, a leader in corporate soft skill training programs and social intelligence. Responsiveness is positively correlated with emotional expressiveness and empathy.


