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Outline. Introduction Understanding DISC Application of Disc Profiles. D. I. S. C. Intro to the DISC Profile Report. Behavioral Styles Focus is on external , observable behaviors measured by one’s openness & directness How to Use a DISC Profile
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Outline • Introduction • Understanding DISC • Application of Disc Profiles D I S C
Intro to the DISC Profile Report • Behavioral Styles • Focus is on external, observable behaviors measured by one’s openness & directness • How to Use a DISC Profile • Part 1: Understanding your own personal style • Part 2: Action plans for interaction • Adaptability • Identify ways you can apply your strengths or modify your style to meet needs of a given situation or relationship Pages 3-4
How to Read & Interpret Graphs Graph I: Adapting Style Pattern Self-Perception - think you should use at work. Can change depending on your environment. Graph II: Natural Style Pattern Behaviors - stressful & frustrating situations. Preferred approach. Remains fairly consistent across different environments. Intro to DISC Profile Report Pages 3-4
PART I: Understanding Personal Style D I S C
Report Layout Upper right corner of personalized report displays both your name & your profile type. First portion of profile represents your adapting profile. Second portion reflects your natural profile. Page 5
eGraphs D I S C
eGraphs Defined • Profile – • determined by highest • plotting points • above energy line. • Capital Letters = • Primary Behavior • ex: C • Lowercase Letters = • Secondary Behavior • ex: Sci Energy Line: 5
eGraphs Defined D I S C D I S C SAMPLE GRAPHS:HIGH “D” • D = Dominant Page 5
eGraphs Defined D I S C D I S C SAMPLE GRAPHS:HIGH “I” • I = Interactive Page 5
eGraphs Defined S S D I S C D I S C SAMPLE GRAPHS:HIGH “S” • S = Steady Page 5
eGraphs Defined S S D I S C D I S C SAMPLE GRAPHS:HIGH “C” • C = Compliant Page 5
eGraph Comparison If both Adapting Style & Natural Style are similar - you tend to use & same behavioral traits across environments. = Page 5
eGraph Comparison If Adapting Style & Natural Style are NOT similar – may cause stress, you are exhibiting behaviors that are not as comfortable or natural to you. = Page 5
Behavioral Profile Overview D I C S Page 6
Behavioral Profile Tendencies Include: Your Behavioral Profile Overview • Accept conflict readily • Prefer a fast pace • Strive for results D D Page 6
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Behavioral Profile Tendencies Include: I • You persuade others with a friendly approach • Welcome change readily • Seek out stimulation I Page 6
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Behavioral Profile Tendencies Include: • Make decisions carefully • Seek out calm & peace • Avoid conflict situations S S
Your Behavioral Profile OverviewYour Behavioral Profile Tendencies : • Think logically • Seek higher quality • Prefer clear guidelines C Page 6
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Behavioral ProfileTendenciesInclude: • You move at a fast pace • You are an excellent problem solver • You persuade others with a friendly approach • You seek freedom from routine & minutia • You think logically & with strong reason • You continually strive to improve your skills • You like working independently • You place high expectations on yourself
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Strengths Include: • Rapid problem solving • Innovative solutions • Strong self starter D D Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your StrengthsInclude: I • Excellent verbal skills • Enthusiasm generator • Great team player I I Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your StrengthsInclude: S • Hard, steady worker • Relationship building • Can be depended on S S Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Strengths Include: C • Well organized • Can remain objective • Quality control is key C Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Strengths Include: D I • You ask questions that challenge tradition • You quickly work to resolve issues as they arise • You bring a sense of enthusiasm to the organization • You easily negotiate conflicts between teams S C • You clarify complex issues • You demonstrate technical expertise • You excel at calming disagreements • You look for different approaches to solving problems Pa
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Potential Areas forImprovement Include: D • Take it down a notch • Empowering others • Comfort being judged D D Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Potential Areas forImprovement Include: • Improve time mgt skills • Become more practical • Gaining role clarity I I Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Potential Areas forImprovement Include: S • Increase efficiencies • Change handling • Be less inflexible S S Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Potential Areas forImprovement Include: C • Big Picture View • Team participation • Delegating key tasks C Page 7
Your Behavioral Profile Overview Your Potential Areas forImprovement Include: D • May hesitate to delegate tasks to others • Can be seen as blunt and/or critical • May be impulsive and not think things through • May need assistance in prioritizing tasks S C • May expect unreasonable standards from others • May promise more than you can deliver • Take yourself a bit less seriously • May be perceived as overly rigid or inflexible Page
What Motivates Your Profile You Tend to Be Most Effective In Environments With: D • Minimum direct supervision • Wide sphere of influence & responsibility D D Page 9
What Motivates Your Profile You Tend to Be Most Effective In Environments With: I • A climate supporting innovative ideas • Wide bandwidth for operation & influence I I Page 9
What Motivates Your Profile You Tend to Be Most Effective In Environments With: S • Complete explanations of systems & processes • Few sudden shocks, problems, or crises S S Page 9
What Motivates Your Profile You Tend to Be Most Effective In Environments With: C • A secure, ethical work situation • Clear definition of authority & responsibility C Page 9
What Motivates Your Profile You Tend to Be Most Effective In Environments With: D I • Minimum direct supervision • Wide sphere of influence & responsibility • A climate supporting innovative ideas • Wide bandwidth for operation & influence C • A secure, ethical work situation • Clear definition of authority & responsibility • Complete explanations of systems & processes • Few sudden shocks, problems, or crises Page 9
Communication Tips for Others When Communicating with This Profile, You Should: D • Get to the point • Be specific with details • Be prepared to handle some objections D D Page 11
Communication Tips for Others When Communicating with This Profile, You Should: I • Be engaging/fast-paced • Talk positively • Ask for input I I Page 11
Communication Tips for Others When Communicating with This Profile, You Should: S • Be candid and patient • Show sincere interest • Non threatening approach S S Page 11
Communication Tips for Others When Communicating with This Profile, You Should: C • Prepare in advance • Don’t talk around detail • Avoid trying to charm C
Communication Tips for Others When Communicating with This Profile, You Should: D I • Get to the point quickly; don’t ramble • Be prepared to handle some objections • Be engaging and fast-paced • Provide immediate incentives for them S C • Use a thoughtful and logical approach when presenting ideas • List pros & cons of suggestions you make • Be candid, open, and patient • Provide assurance on their input and suggestions
PART II: Application of DISC Profiles D I S C
Application, Application, Application This application section includes: • The Four Basic DISC Profile Overviews • How to Identify Another Person’s Behavioral Profile • What is Behavioral Adaptability • How to Modify Your Profile • Tension Among the Profiles • Action Plans • How to Adapt to the Different Behavioral Profiles Page 13
The Four Basic DISC Profiles Page 14
The Four Basic DISC Profiles Page 14
How to Identify Another’s Profile D I C S Page 15
How to Identify Another’s Profile Direct Fast-Paced D I C S Indirect Slow-Paced Page 15
How to Identify Another’s Profile Direct Fast-Paced D I • Frequent use of gestures • Less patient, more competitive • Empathetic statements • Sustained eye contact • Frequent contributor Page 15
How to Identify Another’s Profile • Patient & cooperative • Makes qualified statements • Infrequent contributor • Reserves opinions & expressions • Gentle handshake C S Indirect Slow-Paced Page 16
How to Identify Another’s Profile D I Guarded, Task- Oriented Open, People-Oriented C S Page 16
How to Identify Another’s Profile I • Freely shows feelings • Relaxed & warm • Goes with the flow • Opinion-oriented • Animated expressions Open, People-Oriented S Page 16
How to Identify Another’s Profile D Guarded, Task- Oriented • Keeps feelings private • Limited expressions • Formal and proper • Goes with agenda • Speaks in specifics C Page 17