Topic: D.I.S.C. Is A Powerful Tool For Teams

While the MBTI model illuminates ways of thinking and dealing with information internally, or how we think about the world around us, the DISC model illuminates one’s observable behavior, that is how we do what we do, i.e. our actions.  DISC does not address “personality types” as associated with the MBTI model.  Rather, It addresses behavioral “choices” or communication preferences.
 
DISC dimensions:
 
D = Dominant: Approach to problems (i.e. Gets to the bottom line quickly vs. thinks before acting)
I = Influence: Approach to people (i.e. Meets new people in an outgoing manner vs. a quieter, reserved manner.)
S = Steadiness: Approach to work place (i.e. Prefers an orderly, deliberate work environment vs. a flexible, dynamic environment)
C =Conscientious: Approach to procedures (i.e. Likes things done the “correct way” vs. likes to change a rule, if a better way is possible.)
 
Everyone has a little of each of these four dimensions  – it is the degree (high or low intensity) within each person that helps determine our behavioral styles or preferences. In addition to understanding your behavioral styles or preferences, you will learn how to readily identify the key styles and preferences of others and be better able to communicate effectively.
 
One cannot change another person – but behavior can be adapted to meet their preferred communication style and consequently communicate more effectively. With DISC, you don’t change your ideas or beliefs, you simply learn how to change the way you communicate them, when needed.

This workshop presented by Melanie Ross, Certified DISC Coach