DISC Behavioural Assessments

Extended DISC is a behavioural assessment that measures how an individual prefers to interact with others at work.

A DISC profile provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the way people tend to interact with their colleagues. The report describes an individual’s:

• decision-making style
• preferred means of communication
• general behaviour in a workplace environment
• motivators and de-motivators
• preferred work environment
• causes of stress and signs of stress

DISC is a behavioural tool, not a personality profile. It is not an analysis of intelligence or ability – but rather an assessment of a person’s natural behavioural tendencies in the work environment.

Behaviour is observable and it is modifiable.

DISC creates a common language and a self-awareness to better understand ourselves and others. It can be a powerful tool in a wide range of applications such as team building, recruitment, learning and development and career planning.

Our clients use DISC with their employees to equip them with skills to become more successful by:

• understanding how people are different
• developing confident self-awareness
• learning to identify the styles of others
• modifying behaviour based on the other person’s style

Behaviour is a powerful and accessible way to look at how people work for two reasons: Whatever else is going on beneath the surface, it is our behaviour that other people experience. By focusing on behaviour, not the complex space of personality, change is more achievable.

Some behaviours we can find very difficult to change and may need deeper analysis and thought through the likes of personality profiling and psychological consideration, however many workplace behaviours are surprisingly easy to change. They are not so much deeply held needs as default or natural ways of doing things that have evolved over time. If we see value in changing behaviours, we are likely to do so.

Significant progress in individual and team performance can be achieved by focusing on behaviour.

DISC helps us to understand how we behave and explains how we react spontaneously when we don’t have time to consider consequences. The reports are also useful to the individual when dealing with communication challenges or helping them to understand why certain situations put them under pressure.

Constructive change begins with self-knowledge. DISC profiles show an individual how they respond to conflict, what motivates them or stresses them out, their natural communication style, what they value most and how they solve problems.

Self-Awareness and awareness of others are crucially important in the team environment. Not only does this allow for a culture of cohesion, it also helps build tolerance of each other and a shared understanding.

The team report combines all the individual assessment results into one report. It shows the team dynamics, the strengths and development areas of the team, and illustrates how the team members are adjusting their behaviours in the existing work environment.

Some of the most common applications for Team Analysis are:

• Team building and development
• Ensuring team roles align with team members strengths
• Strategic decision making
• Identification of the effective behaviours
• Leadership development
• Understanding complex issues
• Organisational development
• Succession planning
• Turnover reduction
• Conflict Resolution

DISC Recruit Assessments provide you with an understanding of an individual’s natural behavioural style and the types of tasks and activities they feel comfortable undertaking as well as identifying their development areas. This is hugely valuable when evaluating job and team fit for a role.

To appoint the most suitable candidate for the position, consider these important factors:

• How the candidate is likely to behave in the job?
• How does the candidate communicate?
• What are the candidate’s motivators?
• What is the candidate likely to avoid?
• Who is the ideal manager for this candidate?
• Do they have the reasoning capacity relative to the job requirements?
• Will they fit in with the team?

We know that a candidate can present at an interview in the way they feel is most relevant for the role as they ‘sell themselves’ to you. But the reality can be very different and DISC helps you reach a good recruitment decision.

Workshop:

A DISC workshop is an engaging and customised 2-4 hour group workshop that takes participants from curiosity (sometimes concern) to understanding their own DISC profile as well as their colleagues’ working and communication styles.

With interactive team exercises the group learns about DISC, themselves, and each other. The result is a deep and practical understanding of how to work and communicate with other people more effectively to assist in reaching higher performance and  greater team satisfaction.

Coaching:

DISC coaching supports people to further develop a greater understanding of behaviours and communication (their own and others)  by increasing their knowledge, skills and tools needed to be effective in their work. This coaching approach is appropriate for a team member, supervisor, leader or manager who may benefit from the opportunity to learn more about behaviour and communication styles within the workplace and how to utilise this information to enhance their workplace contributions.

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