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The Impact of Personality in the Workplace Training Course
Through lectures and group activities, participants will gain knowledge on:
- How to understand major personality frameworks and how they apply to the workplace
- How to identify and appreciate the strengths of different personality types
- How to modify their leadership communication and conflict management styles accordingly
- How to promote inclusivity and team effectiveness through personality awareness
This is a HRD Corp claimable course (formerly called HRDF SBL Khas course). Contact us at +6011-6353 3599 for the course details and quotation for HRD Corp grant application. Quotation pricing will be within HRD Corp Allowable Claims Matrix.
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The Impact of Personality in the Workplace Training Course Description
In this course, participants will explore self-reflection on individual workplace behaviour, identifying personal strengths and opportunities for development.
- The influence of personality differences on group dynamics and team behaviour.
- Strategies for aligning personality diversity with inclusive human resource practices.
Participants will learn about personality influences, workplace behaviour and key models like OCEAN, MBTI and DISC.
Participants will develop self-awareness of their personality traits, understand how these influence workplace behaviour and communication.
Participants will learn how to manage diverse personalities within a team and adapt their leadership approach to suit different individuals.
This is a HRD Corp Claimable course. This training course is part of the people management training courses offered by Kognifi. WhatsApp Kognifi Customer Service: +6011-6353 3599
The Impact of Personality in the Workplace Training Course Objectives
- How to understand major personality frameworks and how they apply to the workplace
- How to identify and appreciate the strengths of different personality types
- How to modify their leadership communication and conflict management styles accordingly
- How to promote inclusivity and team effectiveness through personality awareness
The Impact of Personality in the Workplace Training Course Outcomes
- Able to understand major personality frameworks and how they apply to the workplace
- Able to identify and appreciate the strengths of different personality types
- Able to modify their leadership, communication and conflict management styles accordingly
- Able to promote inclusivity and team effectiveness through personality awareness

The Impact of Personality in the Workplace Training Course Contents
Participants will learn to manage personality-driven conflicts and use inclusive strategies to turn personality differences into team strengths.
Module 1 · Introduction to Personality Psychology and Frameworks
This module helps participants understand how personality influences workplace behaviour and relationships; and introduces key models like OCEAN, MBTI and DISC, highlighting their strengths, limitations and practical applications.
Topics Covered:
- What is personality and how personality affects workplace behaviour and relationships
- Understanding behavioural patterns in professional settings
- Overview of key personality models used in organisations
- Exploring frameworks: The Big Five (OCEAN), MBTI, DISC
Activities:
- Introduction to personality and its relevance in the workplace · Lecture
- Exploring how personality influences workplace behaviour and relationships · Workshop
- Identifying and analysing behavioural patterns in professional settings · Group Activity
Module 2 · Personality Insight, Reflection and Communication Styles
Participants will develop self-awareness of their personality traits, understand how these influence workplace behaviour and communication, and learn to adapt effectively to different personality types for improved collaboration and professional growth.
Topics Covered:
- Personality self-assessment and interpretation of individual results
- Reflection on personal strengths, workplace behaviour and areas for growth
- Understanding how personality traits influence communication styles and habits
- Identifying and adapting to different personality types, including introverts, extroverts, thinkers and feelers
- Developing respectful, responsive and effective workplace communication skills
Activities:
- Personality traits impact on workplace behaviour and communication · Lecture
- Interpret personality results and discussion on strengths and growth areas · Workshop
- Adapting communication styles with different personality types · Group Activity
Module 3 · Team Dynamics. Personality Diversity and Leadership Styles
Participants will learn how to lead and manage diverse personalities by understanding team dynamics, adapting leadership styles and using targeted strategies to motivate and support individuals effectively.
Topics Covered:
- Explore how personality differences shape group behaviour, team dynamics and overall performance
- Understand personality-based team roles, contributions and how to balance strengths and tensions within teams
- Learn how personality influences leadership styles and how to recognise and adapt your own leadership approach
- Discover techniques to motivate and manage individuals based on their personality traits and needs
- Avoid generic leadership methods by applying tailored management strategies for diverse personalities
Activities:
- Understanding how personality affects teams and leadership · Lecture
- Applying strategies to manage personality differences in real situations · Workshop
- Designing leadership plans based on team personality profiles · Group Activity
Module 4 · Conflict, Emotions and Inclusive Personality Culture
Participants will learn to manage personality-driven conflicts, promote psychological safety and empathy, prevent bias and use inclusive strategies to turn personality differences into team strengths.
Topics Covered:
- Identify and manage personality-related conflict triggers and stress responses to reduce workplace tension
- Recognise different conflict styles and apply suitable resolution techniques for personality-based misunderstandings
- Promote empathy, safety and mutual respect to create an inclusive and supportive environment
- Prevent bias and mislabelling by understanding and valuing diverse personality traits
- Use personality mapping and inclusive HR strategies to strengthen team development and workplace harmony
Activities:
- Understanding how personality affects conflict and communication · Lecture
- Practising conflict resolution strategies based on personality · Workshop
- Collaborating to manage personality differences and strengthen team harmony · Group Activity
Learning Paths
- Learning Path: People Management
- Learning Program: Leadership
Recommended People Management Training Courses
- Leadership Training Course
- Business Communication Skills Training Course
- Human Resources Training Course
- Presentation Skill Training Course
- Work Management Training Course
- Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills Training Course
- Power of Business Communication Skills Training course
HRD Corp TTT Certified Trainer
The trainer for this The Impact of Personality in the Workplace training course, Shamini Arumugam is TTT (Train The Trainer) certified by HRD Corp. Shamini Arumugam’s brings over 20 years of extensive experience spans diverse industries make her a valuable asset in leadership, HR management, and corporate compliance training.

Kognifi is an HRD Corp Training Provider
Kognifi is an approved training provider (TP) by HRD Corp. We are listed in the HRD Corp portal. You can search for Kognifi on this HRD Corp link. Kognifi is a marketing and consulting company for digital marketing services and corporate trainings in Malaysia. Kognifi provides HRD Corp claimable training in Malaysia. Kognifi has a list of in-house business management, sales and marketing trainings in Malaysia.
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- In-House Training
- Public Training
- It is 2 days training event from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.
We will then send you the official quotation for the HRD Corp Levy grant application. This quotation will be digitally signed to verify that it is from Kognifi Sdn Bhd.

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