Understanding DISC
Learn to understand "How" you do what you do.
DISC is the most widely used behavioral assessment tool, adopted by organizations around the world to improve teamwork and understand different communication styles.
Direct or High D
Dominance speaks to how we respond to problems or challenges. Someone who is direct tends to be aggressive in accomplishing tasks and problems. Tackling things head-on in a straightforward manner without changing direction and without stopping until it is solved can feel good to a direct, high D style. People with this behavioral style may become impatient at times because they want to see things get accomplished, and they would like to win.
Reflective or Low D
Dominance speaks to how we respond to problems or challenges. Someone who is reflective tends to be patient in accomplishing tasks. They tend to have the attitude "work smarter, not harder." Reflecting on the tasks can feel good to a reflective low D style. People with this behavioral style may exude patience because they want a cooperative drama-free work environment.
Outgoing or High I
Influence refers to how we influence and relate to people and contacts. Someone who is outgoing tends to be optimistic and trusting of others. They tend to influence other people to their point of you by getting you to like them. They can be magnetic, inspirational, and enjoy short interactions with others. People with this behavioral style may come across as optimistic always seeing the glass as half full. They enjoy having fun with others.
Reserved or Low I
Influence refers to how we influence and relate to people and contacts. Someone who is reserved tends to be objective and observant about what is going on around them. They use data to influence others to their point of view. People with this behavioral style may come across as skeptical, seeing the glass as half empty because it is easy for them to catch errors and mistakes.
Steady or High S
Steadiness is how you respond to pace and consistency. Someone who is steady tends to want to have control over their pace and want to present a relaxed demeaner. They may start their day with a plan and move at a steady pace to completion. Changing course in the moment can be hard for a steady person as they need time to think about whether the change is worth it or not.
Dynamic or Low S
Steadiness is how you respond to pace and consistency. Someone who is dynamic tends to like to have a lot of projects going on at once. They like to explore the unknown and are more responsive when it comes to controlling their pace. They may like to change things often and with short notice doing something different everyday.
Precise or High C
Compliance is how we respond to procedures and constraints. Someone who is precise tends to like to start on a project when all the unknowns are known. "If we know exactly where we are going we are sure to get there," they may say. Precise people can sometimes come across as concerned because it is easy to see ways a project may fail. Precise people like to understand the rules to make sure there is quality in their work.
Pioneering or Low C
Compliance is how we respond to procedures and constraints. Someone who is pioneering tends to like to start on a project when all of the unknowns are still unknown. They want to implement their ideas instead of following the policy. Pioneering people may exude confidence because they are not thinking of all the ways a project may fail.
