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WHAT IS DISC?

DiSC® is a personal assessment tool. It is used by more than a million people each year to help improve teamwork, communication, and productivity in the workplace.

DiSC helps understanding people better without judging or labelling. Individuals and teams, when getting where differences come from, build bridges and make the common workplace a better one. Interactions matter and people care about them: DiSC adds value to the workplace.

The challenge in
interpersonal relationships

When people don’t see eye to eye or have different perceptions on the same issue, they sometimes fail to understand why the divergence or misunderstanding happens in the first place. This can lead to conflict or guarded behavior, while not getting to the point of the issue. 

The solution to enable more productive interpersonal relationships

The DiSC® model provides a common language people can use to better understand themselves and those they interact with. Knowing where the other person comes from, helps reduce conflict and improve working relationships.

Why use DiSC for more productive interpersonal relationships

DiSC is a tool that helps building more effective relationships

Improve teamwork

Teams are where it happens in the modern workplace. With DiSC you learn how to communicate better and understand your other team members.

Make disagreement productive

With a DiSC profile, transform disagreement, or even conflict into a positive, productive exercise that helps your team move forward and produce the right outcomes.

Increase self-awareness

Constructive learning begins with self-knowledge. DiSC shows you how you respond to conflict, what motivates you or stresses you out, and how you solve problems.

Develop your selling skills

With DiSC you can also improve your effectiveness in sales situations. Understanding and adapting to your customers’ preferences is key for connecting and reaching agreement.

Manage effectively

Leaders, once they understand their people’s preferences and working styles better, can inspire naturally and be more effective with their peers, team and other stakeholders.

Facilitate without judging

People dislike being judged or pointed at. With DiSC the playing field becomes neutral by providing trainers and coaches the non-judgmental information they need.

Discover the DiSC theory and how it works

To discover Everything DiSC is to discover the DiSC® behavioural model first proposed in 1928 by William Moulton Marston. He never created a psychological instrument to measure his model. He wrote the DiSC personality theory, the assessment was created by others later. Among them, Walter Vernon Clarke, John Cleaver and John Geier, and of course Wiley, publisher of Everything DiSC.

Wiley’s current understanding of Everything DiSC incorporates some of the basic principles advanced by Marston, as well as additions and changes made by advances in psychological measurement and theory.

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Discover the two dimensions of human behavior with DiSC

The vertical dimension: Level of Activity

DiSC personality theory starts with the vertical dimension, best described as level of activity, ranging from active to thoughtful. People with DiSC personality styles at the top of the circle tend to be fast-paced and are often described as assertive, dynamic, and bold.

Traditional explanations of the model suggest that these people perceive themselves as more powerful than the environment. Because of this perception, they tend to exert effort to change their circumstances.

Conversely, people with styles that fall toward the bottom of the circle tend to be more moderate paced and are often described as calm, methodical, and careful. Traditionally, these people are thought to perceive themselves as less powerful than the environment, and thus they are more inclined to adapt to existing circumstances.

The horizontal dimension: Level of Acceptance

The second step of DiSC personality theory brings us to the horizontal dimension. It runs from questioning to accepting. People with DiSC personality styles tending toward the left side of the circle are naturally more skeptical in nature and are often described as logic-focused, objective, and challenging.

A traditional explanation of these characteristics is that these people see the environment as antagonistic. In other words, they instinctively withhold trust from people and ideas until those outside elements can be thoroughly vetted.

On the other hand, people with styles on the right side of the circle are naturally more receptive in nature and are often described as people-focused, empathizing, and agreeable. Traditionally, they are said to see the environment as being aligned with their interests. In essence, they are biased to see the people and ideas around them as favorable and are thus inclined to trust them.

What does stretching your mind with DiSC mean?

When going from DiSC theory to practice, you discover the notion of “stretch”. The DiSC circle is continuous. Your style is your home base or comfort zone: imagine the effort it takes to adapt to other people.

How do you stretch within DiSC?

Here’s an example: someone with a preference for the C style may be comfortable working alone on analytical projects that require accuracy. At times, however, this person may be called on to mingle with strangers at a professional function. S/he is being asked to stretch across the circle toward the i style. If your preference towards the C style comes from a dot close to the center of the circle, you will probably find this mingling distasteful, but manageable. Someone with a C style and a dot located on the edge of the circle is more likely to find this mingling highly stressful. 

How does your dot relate to stretch in DiSC?

As a general rule, people with dots located close to the center usually find it easier to adopt “foreign” DiSC styles when the situation calls for it. People whose dots are on the edge of the circle may have to stretch more (and experience more stress) when they try to adopt the behavior from another style. 

DiSC personality theory starts with the vertical dimension, best described as level of activity, ranging from active to thoughtful. People with DiSC personality styles at the top of the circle tend to be fast-paced and are often described as assertive, dynamic, and bold.

Traditional explanations of the model suggest that these people perceive themselves as more powerful than the environment. Because of this perception, they tend to exert effort to change their circumstances.

Conversely, people with styles that fall toward the bottom of the circle tend to be more moderate paced and are often described as calm, methodical, and careful. Traditionally, these people are thought to perceive themselves as less powerful than the environment, and thus they are more inclined to adapt to existing circumstances.

5La théorie de la personnalité DiSC commence par la dimension verticale, mieux décrite comme le niveau d’activité, allant de l’actif à la pensée. Les personnes ayant des styles de personnalité DiSC en haut du cercle ont tendance à être rapides et sont souvent décrites comme affirmées, dynamiques et audacieuses.

Les explications traditionnelles du modèle suggèrent que ces personnes se perçoivent comme plus puissantes que l’environnement. En raison de cette perception, ils ont tendance à faire des efforts pour changer leur situation.

Inversement, les personnes dont les styles tombent vers le bas du cercle tendent à être plus modérées et sont souvent décrites comme calmes, méthodiques et prudentes. Traditionnellement, on pense que ces personnes se perçoivent comme étant moins puissantes que l’environnement et qu’elles sont donc plus enclines à s’adapter aux circonstances existantes.

The second step of DiSC personality theory brings us to the horizontal dimension. It runs from questioning to accepting. People with DiSC personality styles tending toward the left side of the circle are naturally more skeptical in nature and are often described as logic-focused, objective, and challenging.

A traditional explanation of these characteristics is that these people see the environment as antagonistic. In other words, they instinctively withhold trust from people and ideas until those outside elements can be thoroughly vetted.

On the other hand, people with styles on the right side of the circle are naturally more receptive in nature and are often described as people-focused, empathizing, and agreeable. Traditionally, they are said to see the environment as being aligned with their interests. In essence, they are biased to see the people and ideas around them as favorable and are thus inclined to trust them.

What does stretching your mind with DiSC mean?

When going from DiSC theory to practice, you discover the notion of “stretch”. The DiSC circle is continuous. Your style is your home base or comfort zone: imagine the effort it takes to adapt to other people.

How do you stretch within DiSC?

Here’s an example: someone with a preference for the C style may be comfortable working alone on analytical projects that require accuracy. At times, however, this person may be called on to mingle with strangers at a professional function. S/he is being asked to stretch across the circle toward the i style. If your preference towards the C style comes from a dot close to the center of the circle, you will probably find this mingling distasteful, but manageable. Someone with a C style and a dot located on the edge of the circle is more likely to find this mingling highly stressful.

How does your dot relate to stretch in DiSC?

As a general rule, people with dots located close to the center usually find it easier to adopt “foreign” DiSC styles when the situation calls for it. People whose dots are on the edge of the circle may have to stretch more (and experience more stress) when they try to adopt the behavior from another style.

Discover Everything DiSC and why people skills are important

Interview : Julie Straw, VP Wiley

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Once you know more about DiSC, you can unlock the potential of your people and the power of your culture with the Everything  DiSC® Application Suite.

Discover the DiSC theory and how it works

D Style, or Dominance

A person with a preference for the “D” style places emphasis on
accomplishing results, achieving the bottom line, showing confidence

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Sees the big picture
  • Can be blunt
  • Accepts challenges
  • Gets straight to the point

 i Style, or Influence

A person with a preference for the “i” style places emphasis on influencing or persuading others, relies on openness, creates and appreciates relationships.

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Shows enthusiasm
  • Is optimistic
  • Likes to collaborate
  • Dislikes being ignored

S Style, or Steadiness

A person with a preference for the “S” style places emphasis on
cooperation, appreciates sincerity, and worships dependability.

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Doesn’t like to be rushed
  • Calm manners
  • Calm approach
  • Supportive and humble

C Style, or Conscientiousness

A person with a preference for the “C” style places emphasis on quality and accuracy, shows and expects expertise, respects competency.

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Enjoys independence
  • Objective reasoning
  • Wants the details
  • Fears being wrong

D Style, or Dominance

A person with a preference for the “D” style places emphasis on
accomplishing results, achieving the bottom line, showing confidence.

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Sees the big picture
  • Can be blunt
  • Accepts challenges
  • Gets straight to the point

 

S Style, or Steadiness

A person with a preference for the “S” style places emphasis on
cooperation, appreciates sincerity, and worships dependability.

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Doesn’t like to be rushed
  • Calm manners
  • Calm approach
  • Supportive and humble

 

Style S, ou Stabilité

Une personne avec une préférence pour le style «S» met l’accent sur la coopération, apprécie la sincérité et adore la fiabilité.

On n’a jamais un, mais un mélange de quatre styles. Le comportement humain est complexe, qui rassemble quatre styles dans une personnalité unique, influencée par l’expérience, la culture et l’environnement.

Comportement observable

  • N’aime pas être pressé
  • Comportement mesuré
  • Approche calme
  • En soutien et humble

C Style, or Conscientiousness

A person with a preference for the “C” style places emphasis on quality and accuracy, shows and expects expertise, respects competency.

Human behaviour involves a mix of the four styles, that blend in to a unique personality. Style is influenced by experience, culture and environment.

Observable behavior

  • Enjoys independence
  • Objective reasoning
  • Wants the details
  • Fears being wrong
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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How long does it take to complete the assessment and how long does it take to receive it once completed?

    Optimally, you should try to provide instinctive answers to the Everything DiSC questions, focusing on who you are. By following this approach, it should take approximately 15-25 minutes to complete an Everything DiSC Workplace assessment. The timing varies, depending on the type of profile and responses that can trigger the adaptive testing capabilities of the assessment. Once you complete the questionnaire, the profile report is generated – you will get immediate access to the report or it can be retained by a facilitator, for example, until the date of a team DiSC session.

    Is DiSC for small business, large businesses, individuals, teams?

    There are six profiles in the Everything DiSC range. The foundational Workplace profile is suitable for use with individuals at any level in an organisation. Everything DiSC Management and Work of Leaders are aimed at those who have direct reports or lead a team. An even more specific profile such as Everything DiSC Sales provides valuable insight to anyone who has a responsibility to sell to customers, external or internal. The Everything DiSC profile range has been successfully used by organisations of all sizes. Self-awareness and people-skills are fundamental to developing winning teams, no matter their size!

    The assessment is online, is it also available paper-based?

    The Everything DiSC assessment is administered via an online portal, called EPIC. It uses adaptive testing technology, which means that the questionnaire adapts to the variance in the asnwers the respondent provides. This ensures the profile report is more accurate and personalised. Everything DiSC is the only DISC assessment that incorporates adaptive testing. Alternatively, an paper based assessment still exists, in essence 50 years old. The accuracy is not the same.

    How do I know if my DiSC profile will fit in my team?

    The Everything DiSC profile suggests some “Cornerstone Principles,” such as: all DiSC styles are equally valuable; every individual is a blend of all four primary styles; and you are more than just your DiSC style. The profiles aim to create self-awareness and provide strategies for self-management. As you uncover where your preference is on the DiSC map and what this means in relation to the rest of their team, the strengths and limitations of each style become identified, understood and better, respected. All Individuals are thereby equipped to adapt their behaviour to the needs of their team members and to create more effective workplaces one relationship at a time.

    What can I expect from my team after we or they do DiSC?

    DiSC is a valuable tool for creating better interactions and more engagement in an organisation from the bottom up. The team, in a DiSC session, will be provided with resources to enable each individual to take ownership of their working relationships, and to better understand their own needs and how those differ from others. As they become aware of their needs, the needs of their colleagues, and how to meet them, chances are that you whitness enhanced trust, respect and openness among team members. A significant body of research shows that increased levels of trust and collaboration in a team or organisation has a positive effect on business results.

    How can we ensure learning continues beyond the workshop or DISC session?

    DiSC is effective at creating common language around behavior in a team or an organisation. The profile uses objective, neutral terminology to enable team members to talk about how their behaviour is perceived and affects the dynamics of the team. It is important that this language is kept alive by incorporating it in team meetings, one-on-ones with leaders, performance reviews and more. Additional, tools such as the Everything DiSC Comparison Report and the MyEverythingDiSC.com online platform support teams to keep the DiSC culture alive by enabling colleagues to compare their behavioral preferences and find practical tips for interacting more effectively in common, work-day scenarios.

    How can I do DiSC with my team, once I have been to a DiSC workshop?

    disc partners offers a two-day DiSC Certification training. Sessions are regularly organised and can also be taken online. This certification training provides you with the theoretical foundation in the Everything DiSC profile, as well as allowing you to practice debriefing the profile and delivering some valuable conceptual models and activities which can be incorporated into a DiSC session. We provide you with ongoing support: you are always welcome to contact us with questions or even to discuss how you plan to deliver an upcoming training session. Learn more about Everything DiSC Certification

    I heard there are several versions of DiSC, are they all the same?

    The short answer is, no they are not all the same. The DiSC assessment has been around since the 1950s. Wiley Workplace Learning Solutions have invested significant resources and research to develop the tool into a modern, scientifically valid and reliable instrument. The backing of an academic publishing powerhouse like Wiley has certainly taken DiSC to places where it’s never been before! To get a more detailed answer to this question, please view our blog DiSC is not the same as DISC).

    How do I manage the DiSC profiles and send invitations for assessment?

    EPIC is the online platform that is used to administer the Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors profiles. disc partners can create an EPIC account for your organisation, so you can send out assessment links to participants; generate profile reports; issue access to myeverythingdisc.com; and track profile usage data, among others. EPIC uses credits, a virtual currency. This curreny can be purchased from disc partners, which will then be deducted from your account depending on the type of profile you generate.