REALISe THE REALISe THE STRENGTHS IN YOUSTRENGTHS IN YOU

Understand Your DISC Personality Profile

Success in the knowledge economy comes to those who

know themselves - their strengths, their values, and how

they best perform.~ Peter F. Drucker ~

DISC is the universal language of behaviour and emotions.

DISC does not measure DISC does not measure your:your: Intelligence Values & Principles Education, Skills, Training & Experience

Benefits Of Disc ...

• Self awareness

• Gain commitment & cooperation

• Resolving & preventing conflicts

• Building effective teams

People are…

…but predictably different.

DiFfEReNT

What Is Your DISC Style?

Everyone is a unique blend. Everyone is a unique blend. What’s yours? What’s yours? Personality Online AdministrationPersonality Online Administration

Enter email address/ User

ID and Password

Check the view box and click on sign in to

enter

Click “Take Assessment”

Enter KeyCode:e.g. 1234-A56789BAnd click “Process KeyCode”

Read the instructions

and click “next”

Read the instructions

carefully and complete the assessment accordingly

Click on “Next>>>” when you

have finished

Click on “View Your Report (PDF) to see your report

Click on “View Your Report (PDF) to see your report

To re-enter for incomplete

Assessment, enter the follow

details and enter KeyCode 1718-1038R5-

6EFD4F

For existing users, click on Existing User

Sign In

Log in to http://app2.peoplekeys.com

I

PEOPLEPEOPLE

TASKTASK

INITIATEINITIATERESPONDRESPOND

The Dimensions of BehaviourCompliance

Competent

Careful

Conscientious

Cautious

Critical

CalculatingD

SC

DriverDriver

DominantDominant

DemandingDemanding

DirectDirect

Doer Doer

DaringDaring

DeterminedDetermined

Influencing

Interesting

Inspirational

Impressive

Interactive

SteadySteady

SlowSlow

StableStable

SupportiveSupportive

Self-controlledSelf-controlled

SecureSecure© Copyright by LIFESKILLS ENRICHMENT

General CharacteristicsDirect; DecisiveHigh Ego StrengthProblem SolverRisk Taker; Self-Starter

Value To TeamBottom-line organizerPlaces high value on timeChallenges the status quoInnovative

Possible WeaknessesOversteps authorityArgumentative attitudeDislikes routineAttempts too much at once

Greatest FearBeing taken advantage of

DominantDriver

©Copyright by LIFESKILLS ENRICHMENT

General CharacteristicsEnthusiasticTrusting; OptimisticPersuasive; TalkativeImpulsive; Emotional

Value To TeamCreative problem solverGreat encouragerMotivates others to achievePositive sense of humorNegotiates conflicts; peace maker

Possible WeaknessesMore concerned with popularity than tangible resultsInattentive to detailOveruses gestures and facial expressionsTends to listen only when it’s convenient

Greatest FearRejection

Influencing

Inspiring

©Copyright by LIFESKILLS ENRICHMENT

General CharacteristicsGood Listener; Team PlayerPossessiveSteady; PredictableUnderstanding; Friendly

Value To TeamReliable and dependableLoyal team workerCompliant towards authorityGood listener; Patient and empatheticGood at reconciling conflicts

Possible WeaknessesResists changeTakes a long time to adjust to changeHolds a grudge; Sensitive to criticismDifficulty establishing priorities

Greatest FearLoss of security

Stable

Steady

©Copyright by LIFESKILLS ENRICHMENT

General CharacteristicsAccurate; AnalyticalConscientious; CarefulFact-Finder; PreciseHigh Standards; SystematicValue To TeamPerspective: “The anchor of reality”Thorough in all activitiesDefines situations; gathers, criticizes and tests information

Possible WeaknessesNeeds clear-cut boundaries for actions/relationshipsBound by procedures and methodsGets bogged down in detailsPrefers not to verbalize feelingsWill give in rather than argue

Greatest FearCriticism

Compliant

Correct

©Copyright by LIFESKILLS ENRICHMENT

Exercise 2.2 (Page 2.5)B. Draw out your Graphs 1, 2 and 3.

Graph 1: Mask, Public

Self

Behavior expected by

others

Graph 2: Core, Private

Self

Instinctive Response to

Pressure

Graph 3: Mirror,

Perceived Self

Self Image, Self Identity

Public SelfPublic SelfResponse to Response to EnvironmentEnvironment

Private SelfPrivate SelfResponse to Response to PressurePressure

Perceived SelfPerceived SelfResponse to Self Response to Self TalkTalk

What The Graphs MeanReading my DISC graphs

Changes most frequently

Least likely to change

Self-image

Graph 1 Graph 2 Graph 3

Exercise 2.2 (Page 2.5)C. Jot down the important things you have

learnt about yourself and what you would like to improve on.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

“Now that I know my Behavioural Style… what do I do with it?”

As a result of knowing your DISC, what is one thing you will :1.1. STARTSTART doing e.g. listening2.2. STOPSTOP doing e.g. procrastinating3.3. DODO more often e.g. smile

©Copyright by LIFESKILLS ENRICHMENT

DISC DiscussionIn groups of threes or fours, you are to take turns to share with your group :