DISCOVER YOURSELF AND OTHER’S
BEHAVIORAL STYLE
Presented by: Theresa Shank, Dean of Continuing Education
Hagerstown Community College
Presentation developed by : Paul Kostreski, HCC Adjunct Faculty
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OBJECTIVES
C O N S U L T I N G T E C K N O W L E D G I E S
Reduce
Increase Increase Effectiveness
Reduce
Stress
Adaptive Skills Using DISC
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Objectives
DIFFERENT STYLES
“It is surely true that no two people are exactly the alike.
It is equally true that in certain ways all people are the same.”
E.J. Phares
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THREE THINGS ABOUT ME
What are three things you would tell people that are important for them to know
about working with you?
1.
2.
3.
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LESS
LESS MORE R E S P O N S I V E N E S S
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Responsiveness is the degree
to which you are willing to
display your emotions.
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Assertiveness is the degree to
which you need to control
yourself, others and your
environment.
. DISC BEHAVIORS
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DISCOVERING DISC
Active
Thoughtful
Accepting Questioning
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Faster Paced
Slower Paced
People/ Relationships
Goal/ Task
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DISC MODEL
Questioning
Logic Focused
Objective
Skeptical
Challenging
Accepting
People Focused
Empathizing
Receptive
Agreeable
D
S
I
C
Extrovert
Active
Fast Paced
Assertive
Dynamic
Introvert
Thoughtful
Moderate Paced
Calm
Methodical
Careful
Dominant Influence/
Interactive
Conscientiousness/
Compliant Steadiness
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Dominant/Dominance
Tends to take charge
Wants to make the rules
Restless/lacks patience
Decisive
Loud
Is competitive
Influence/Interactive
Outgoing
Enthusiastic
Persuasive
Sense of Humor
Casual
Recruits others for project
Conscientiousness/Compliant
Cautious
Reserved
May prefer to work solo
May grow impatient
Dislikes change
Steadiness/Steady
Friendly
Appears easygoing
Tactful
Is sensitive to others needs
Demonstrates patience
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH A “D”
• Stick to the facts
• Watch for selective listening
• Use the power of the written word
• Ask for a solution to the problem
• Set a goal and ask for results
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HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH AN “I”
• Listen- they love to talk
• Ask them to lunch
• Check in frequently- follow up on details
• Watch the time
• Clarify what was decided
• Allow creativity
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HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH A “S”
• Chat
• Ask for input
• Keep lines open- they avoid confrontations
• Pay attention- look for verbal and non-verbal clues
• Ask for their support
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HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH A “C”
• Don’t do lunch, meet one-on-one
• Get right to business
• Be precise
• Focus on issues
• Provide details and data
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EXERCISE
In small groups:
• Discuss your behavioral style and how different styles relate to each other
EXERCISE
Action plan for different styles
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
How will use today’s information?
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DISC FORMATS
• DISC Preview: Ten word groups for profile,
good for Lunch-n-Learns, 60 to 90 minute
learning sessions.
• DISC Classic Paper Versions: Used for 4 to 8 hour
classes. Takes up to 2 hours to complete in a class.
• DISC Online: Easiest to use, takes 15 to 20 minutes to
complete before learning session, excellent
documentation, can be viewed before learning session
or given out at session.
• DISC assessments: Available in Leaders,
Management, Sales and Team View versions.
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QUESTIONS OR NEED INFORMATION
Theresa Shank
Hagerstown Community College
240-500-2476
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