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Dr Michael Bates

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Deputy Chairman/Deputy Speaker at UK House of Lords
📍 United Kingdom

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Deputy Chairman/Deputy Speaker
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Dr shows up

Story Driven
Consensus Focused
Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Dr cares about

Strategic Priorities
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Career

Work history

4-2020 - 4-2021
Deputy Chairman/Deputy Speaker
UK House of Lords
10-2016 - 4-2019
Minister of State
Department for International Development (DFID)
8-2014 - 3-2016
Minister of State
Home Office
9-2013 - 8-2014
Lord in Waiting (Government Whip)
HM Government
2-2013 - 10-2013
Deputy Speaker
House of Lords
In the press

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Education
9-2021 - 11-2025
Doctor of Philosophy
Durham University
9-2024 - 10-2025
Master of Laws
Lancaster University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

i

Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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