DISC is a neutral language for describing behavioral preferences, as well as a theory of understanding the self and others with behavioral style analysis.

There are over 300 DISC instruments on the market. Accuracy varies widely among these different instruments, with some being much more thorough in the narrative explanations than others.

People who think they know DISC often find that they are actually only skimming the surface with some of these instruments.

DISC, like any language, requires practice and application. To "peel the layers of the onion" on workplace strategies for communication and optimization, you need a combination of the most accurate DISC instrument and the targeted analysis and procedures to employ DISC insights for "everybody wins" applications.

That's why companies like Marriott International and Arby's Restaurant Group choose Data Dome's DISC training and certification programs .

 
As an assessments clearinghouse and consultancy, we have done the research for you and can recommend the most advanced and effective assessments and strategies for your organizational needs and goals. The DISC profiles that we recommend have easy-to-understand narrative reports with highly targeted information that can be used for self-awareness, as well as for personal, team, and corporate vitality planning.

What is a DISC Behavioral Style Profiling?

A DISC behavioral profile is an accurate description of our observable actions. It is not a test. There is no right or wrong profile, no good or bad style. Every style combination has strengths and weaknesses, value and blind spots. A profile narrates exactly how we prefer to do things and in what kind of environment we prefer to do them.

• How do I prefer to communicate with others? 
• How do I go about achieving my goals? 
• What type of work environment do I need to thrive and be motivated? 
• What do I need to thrive and be motivated? 
• What behaviors do I tend to exhibit under stress?

Each behavioral style profile report is a detailed, personalized narrative that addresses how a person responds to Problems, People Pace and Procedures.

• Problems (Dominance) - How you respond to problems and challenges.
• People (Influence) - How you influence others to your point of view.
• Pace (Steadiness) - How you respond to the pace of the environment.
• Procedures (Compliance) - How you respond to rules and procedures set by others.

To first understand the self clearly, then to understand others different than ourselves, will always produce increased communications, better information, and, therefore, better decision-making.

Understanding our specific role or position within a group or team context is the complete extension of good communication.

 Understanding styles corrects misconceptions, miscommunications, and misunderstandings that might have existed and plagued performance for some time.

Benefits include better communication, reduced conflict, increased productivity, better work teams, and a better working environment for self-motivation.

If you think you already know DISC, try taking one of our DISC exams!

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See White Papers and Case Studies for more information on DISC behavioral styles.