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Understanding Ourselves and Others. DiSC Personality Profile. DiSC. Looks at tendencies of behavior Reflects natural tendencies and perceived roles Can change over time. DiSC. Helps create environment where we can be most effective Helps us understand our needs and tendencies. DiSC.
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Understanding Ourselves and Others DiSCPersonality Profile
DiSC • Looks at tendencies of behavior • Reflects natural tendencies and perceived roles • Can change over time
DiSC • Helps create environment where we can be most effective • Helps us understand our needs and tendencies
DiSC • Allows balanced make-up of committees and work groups
DiSC • Styles are not good or bad, right or wrong. • Each style has its strengths and drawbacks.
DiSC • Helps us be more aware of the gifts and needs people bring to the group
DiSCDimensions • Dominance • influence • Steadiness • Conscientiousness
Dominance Measures extent to which we attempt to shape our environment by overcoming obstacles
HighD • Is goal- and action-oriented • Is direct, demanding, forceful • Makes quick decisions • Is inquisitive • Is self-assured, competitive
Very High D • Can be autocratic • Tends to disregard feelings of others • Fails to communicate reasons for action
influence Measures extent to which we attempt to shape our environment by influencing or persuading others
Highi • Is enthusiastic, influential, impulsive • Is pleasant, sociable, generous • Is gregarious, high verbalizer • Is trusting and persuasive • May be self-promoting
Very High i • May be seen as manipulative • May appear insincere • Trusts others too easily
Steadiness Measures extent to which we emphasize cooperation in existing setting
HighS • Is deliberate and predictable • Is patient and loyal, team player • Often develops specialized skills • Calms others, is relaxed and protective • May be non-demonstrative and passive
Very High S • Avoids conflict to a fault • Strongly resists change
Conscientiousness Measures extent to which we emphasize quality and accuracy
HighC • Seeks adherence to standards, rules and conventions • Thinks analytically • Uses systematic approach to things • Is cautious, careful and restrained
Very High C • Has difficulty accepting less than perfect projects • May be overly defensive when criticized
Low D • Self-effacing • Meek • Peaceful • Unsure
Low i • Reflective • Controlled • Retiring • Withdrawn
Low S • Critical • Impetuous • Change-oriented • Spontaneous
Low C • Independent • Stubborn • Rebellious • Tactless
Classic DiSC Patterns • 15 patterns based on combinations of Dominance, influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness • Not all parts of your pattern will feel right to you
Classic DiSC Patterns • We behave differently in different roles • If role demands great difference from “natural” profile, requires more energy • Stress, fear, fatigue cause us to revert to more natural behavior
A Day in the Life • What are your greatest contributions to the FUUN community? • What are your greatest fears? • How are you misunderstood? • How can other styles relate better to you?