How a Yellow-Influential Behaviour Tackles the Work Christmas Party

Ah, Christmas, a fantastic time for sparkle, laughter, and enough mince pies to feed a small nation (only if the are M&S). When it comes to organising the office Christmas party, asking someone with a Yellow - Influential behavioural style (like me) is like giving Rudolph the reins, you know it’s going to be a spectacle!

If you’re familiar with the DISA behavioural model, you’ll know that Yellows are driven by enthusiasm, connection, and creativity. They thrive on social energy and bringing people together, so being tasked with this jolly endeavour? Right up their street!

Here’s how a Yellow goes about spreading festive cheer, one glitter covered plan at a time.

Step 1: The Excited Kick-Off
When a Yellow is asked to organise the party, their initial response is pure glee:

“Oh, absolutely! This is going to be AMAZING! Just wait until you see what I’ve got in mind!”

Unlike the Reds, who focus on efficiency, Yellows dive straight into the excitement. The vision forms instantly: fairy lights, karaoke machines, inflatable snowmen and maybe even a live reindeer. Whether or not the budget can handle their grand ideas is irrelevant for now.

Step 2: Getting Everyone Involved
Yellows are people focused, so their first instinct is to involve as many colleagues as possible. For them, a Christmas party isn’t just an event, it’s a collaborative experience. You can expect a lively team meeting (or a group WhatsApp chat overflowing with emojis) where everyone is encouraged to share ideas:

“Right, team! Let’s make this the BEST PARTY EVER! Who’s got thoughts? Come on, throw them at me, there’s no such thing as a bad idea!”

At this point, the Blues are quietly eyeing the budget, the Greens are nodding along politely, and the Reds are muttering, “Get on with it already.”

Step 3: Assigning Roles (With a Smile)
Yellows aren’t known for strict delegation; instead, they inspire others to want to take part. Their assignments often sound more like enthusiastic suggestions:

Red Behaviour: “You’re on logistics. You’re brilliant at getting things done, so I’ll leave the venue and timings to you. Just keep me in the loop, yeah?”

Green Behaviour: “You’re amazing at keeping everyone happy, can you organise the Secret Santa? Make sure everyone’s included and feels good about it. You’re the perfect person for this!”

Blue Behaviour: “You’re so good with details. Can you double check the guest list and make sure we’ve thought of everything? You’ll keep us right!”

Each task is framed with positivity and genuine appreciation, which is why people often find it hard to say no to a Yellow.

Step 4: Communication Style
Expect a constant flow of updates, punctuated by exclamation marks and glittery enthusiasm:

“Guys, the decorations are going to be FABULOUS!!! I found the cutest snowflake bunting!”

“Quick poll: mulled wine or festive cocktails? Let’s get those votes in!”

“OMG, we could do a karaoke contest winner gets a golden bauble! Thoughts?”

While this might overwhelm the Greens or feel a tad chaotic to the Blues, the Yellows’ infectious energy ensures that most people stay engaged. Even the Reds can’t completely resist their charm, though they’ll grumble about wanting deadlines.

Step 5: Handling Festive Feedback
Inevitably, not everyone will be on board with the grand ideas. A Blue might raise concerns about overspending, or a Green might worry about someone being left out. Here’s how a Yellow handles it:

Blue Feedback:
Blue: “This all sounds great, but the budget seems a bit stretched.”
Yellow: “Oh, don’t worry about that! I’ll work it out, it’s Christmas! And if we’re short, I’ll bring in some homemade mince pies. Sorted!”

Green Feedback:
Green: “What if someone doesn’t want to do karaoke?”
Yellow: “No pressure, of course! But we’ll make it so fun that they might want to join in anyway. And if not, they can just cheer everyone on. It’s all about having a laugh!”
 

Step 6: The Grand Spectacle
When the party day arrives, it’s clear this event has “Yellow” written all over it. The room is decked out like Santa’s grotto, the music is loud, and the energy is infectious. Yellows thrive on bringing joy to others, and they’ll be at the heart of the action, ensuring everyone’s mingling, laughing, and embracing the festive spirit.

If something goes awry, say, the karaoke machine breaks or someone spills mulled wine on the boss, Yellows won’t panic. They’ll laugh it off and turn it into part of the fun: “Well, that’s one way to make memories!”

A Yellow’s approach to organising a Christmas party might not be the most structured, but it’s certainly the most entertaining. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and knack for bringing people together ensure a party to remember. So, if you’re ever lucky enough to have a Yellow in charge of your office do, grab a glass of bubbly, put on your best festive jumper, and enjoy the ride, it’s going to be brilliant! 🎄✨