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Introduction to the D I S C

Introduction to the D I S C. DISC Overview. What We’ll Cover:. Strengths and Weaknesses. Work C haracteristics. Value to the Team. DISC Overview. AT YOUR TABLE List as many positions that you need on your team. DISC Overview. 1. Everyone has a DISC .

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Introduction to the D I S C

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  1. Introduction to the DISC

  2. DISC Overview What We’ll Cover: Strengths and Weaknesses • WorkCharacteristics • Value to the Team

  3. DISC Overview AT YOUR TABLE List as many positions that you need on your team

  4. DISC Overview 1. Everyone has a DISC 2. It’s not Right or Wrong …it just is

  5. What it isn’t

  6. What’s it is: • Observable Behavior • How we act and communicate • It’s universal: Regardless of Age, Gender, Country, Culture, Industry, Organization, or position

  7. Fast & Aggressive Thinking/Task Oriented Relationships/People Oriented Steady & Cautious

  8. Fast & Aggressive Optimism Flattery & Recognition “You can do it” Rejection Effusive, Flamboyant, Bubbly, Effervescent Relationships/People Oriented Hot FAST

  9. I General Characteristics: enthusiastic, Trusting, Optimistic, Persuasive, Talkative, Impulsive, Emotional Value to the Team: Creative problem-solver, Great Encourager, Motivates others to achieve, Positive sense of humor, Negotiates conflicts; peace maker Possible Weaknesses: More concerned with popularity than tangible results, Inattentive to detail, Overuses gestures and facial expressions, Tends to listen only when it’s convenient

  10. Fast & Aggressive Quick to Anger Challenges, Bottom Line “I will do it” Being taken advantage of, Wasting time Thinking/Task Oriented Direct, Dominant Cold Fast

  11. D General Characteristics: Direct, Decisive, High Ego Strength, Problem-Solver, Risk-taker, Self-Starter Value to the Team: Bottom-line organizer, Places high value on time, Challenges the status quo, Innovative Possible Weaknesses: Oversteps authority, Argumentative attitude, Dislikes routine, Attempts too much at once

  12. Slow Warm Relationships/People Oriented Steady, stable, Good Listener, Loyal Change “Now that I understand I will do it” Benefits Hides Emotions Steady & Cautious

  13. S General Characteristics: Good listener, Team player, Possessive, Steady, Predictable, Understanding, Friendly Value to the Team: Reliable & Dependable, Loyal team worker, Complaint towards authority, Good Listener, Patient & Empathetic, Good at reconciling conflicts Possible Weaknesses: Resists Change, takes a long time to adjust to change, Holds a grudge, Sensitive to criticism, Difficulty establishing priorities

  14. Slow Cool Thinking/Task Oriented Compliant, Accurate, Detailed – Oriented Criticism “I will do it right no matter how long it takes” Correctness Fear, Risk Aversion Steady & Cautious

  15. C General Characteristics: Accurate, Analytical, Conscientious, Careful, Fact-finder, Precise, High Standards, Systematic Value to the Team: Perspective: “The anchor of reality”, Conscientious and even tempered, Thorough in all activities, Defines situation: gathers, criticizes, and tests information Possible Weaknesses: Needs clear-cut boundaries for actions/relationships, Bound by procedures and methods, Gets bogged down in details, Prefers not to verbalize feelings, Will give in rather than argue

  16. Approach to Team Interaction with others I

  17. Approach to Team Direction of others through directness D

  18. Approach to Team • Service to the Goals of others S

  19. Approach to Team Self-direction through compliance C

  20. Ideal Team Environment • Freedom of controls, supervision and details • Evaluation based on results, not process or method • An innovative and futuristic oriented environments • A forum for them to express their ideas and viewpoints D

  21. Ideal Team Environment I • Assignments with a high degree of people contact • Tasks involving motivating groups and establishing a network of contacts • Democratic supervisor with whom they can associate • Freedom of movement • Multi-changing work tasks

  22. Ideal Team Environment S • Jobs for which standards and methods are established • Environment where long standing relationships can be or are developed • Personal attention and recognition for tasks completed and well done • Stable and predictable environment • Environment that allows time for change • Environment where people can be dealt with on a personal, intimate basis

  23. Ideal Team Environment • Where critical thinking is needed and rewarded • Assignments can be followed through to completion • Technical, task-oriented work, specialized areas • Noise and people are at a minimum • Close relationships with small group of people • Environment where quality and or standards are important C

  24. Team Wheel

  25. Review 1. Everyone has a DISC 2. It’s not Right or Wrong …it just is 3. The Value of the DISC as a tool is when: • You know your style • Can identify someone else’s style • Adjust yours to meet theirs

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