DISC is a personal assessment tool used by more than one million people every year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity in the workplace. The DISC model provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with at work or home. Then use this new found knowledge to reduce conflict and improve relationships at work and home.
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What does DISC mean?
DISC is an acronym that stands for the four main personality profiles described in the DISC model: (D)ominance, (i)nfluence, (S) steadiness, and (C) conscientiousness.
Who do you know that fits into one of these areas?
People with D personalities tend to be confident and place an emphasis on accomplishing bottom-line results.
People with I personalities tend to be more open and place an emphasis on relationships and influencing or persuading others.
People with S personalities tend to be dependable and place an emphasis on cooperation and sincerity.
People with C personalities tend to place the emphasis on quality, accuracy, expertise, and competency.
The science behind DiSC
DISC assessments are extensively researched and time-tested. Marston identified what he called four “primary emotions” and associated behavioral responses, which today we know as Dominance (D), Influence (i), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C). Since Marston’s time, many instruments have been developed to measure these attributes.
We aren’t just one style.
We’re a blend of styles. You might be a strong D, but need to move slowly and methodically when working on financial reports. You probably just have to make a more conscious effort at it than would an S-style colleague. In other words, DiSC is descriptive, not prescriptive.
Why use DISC?
The DISC assessments are used in thousands of organizations around the world, from sprawling government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits and small businesses. The reason is simple: DISC profiles help build stronger, more effective working relationships.
Raise self-awareness
Constructive change begins with self-knowledge. DiSC profiles show you how you respond to conflict, what motivates you or stresses you out, and how you solve problems.
Improve teamwork
Teams are where things get done in the modern workplace. DISC profiles teach you how to improve communication and understanding between team members. DISC profiles can also turn conflict into a positive, productive exercise that helps your organization move forward boldly.
Develop stronger sales skills
DISC profiles can also help improve your effectiveness in sales situations. Understanding and adapting to your customers’ styles is essential for connecting on a human level and seeing each other “eye to eye.”
Manage more effectively
Leaders become more naturally effective when they understand the dispositions and preferred working styles of their employees and other team members
DISC Profile
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