Using DiSC Profiles

RSS Feed Homepage

Articles: 1, 2

Disney Character DiSC Behavioral Styles
2008-04-22 23:45:00
Last week I spent a couple of days at Inscape Publishing’s MindLab conference in Orlando, Florida. In typical Inscape fashion the sessions were excellent and the people I met were delightful. We decided to take advantage of the location and spend a few days exploring Walt Disney World. Wow, have things changed in the 20 years since I was last there! Since we spent a lot of time in the Magic Kingdom, and we were discussing DiSC, I thought I would try a little character reading. Here are four characters I thought fit each DiSC behavioral style.Musafa from the Lion King – High DWell, let’s face it he’s a lion. Lions are dominant by nature but his personality style in the movie screams of highly dominant behavior. After all he accepted the challenge of being king, he manages any trouble that arises in the kingdom and helps the rest of the kingdom solve problems.Ariel from The Little Mermaid - High iThis is one of my daughter’s all time favorites. Ariel tends to view people and...
More About: Styles , Character , Disc

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 7
2008-04-04 15:42:00
In case you’re joining us for the first time, this is part 7 of our 13 part series on the Everything DiSC Facilitation System . You can access any of the previous posts by using the archive links on the right. The Everything DiSC Facilitation System is the most complete trainer resource available for delivering DiSC training programs. If you’re interested in learning more about the system please visit the links contained in this post or call 1-888-658-6641.Module 7 is titled Learn How to Recognize the Styles of Other People. Module 7 is slightly shorter than the previous module but it presents a crucial skill in recognizing other people’s styles. It’s easy to understand how you operate but extremely beneficial to be able to recognize other people’s behavioral tendencies. Think about how motivating you can be if you know how others prefer to communicate.This module is designed to help your participants:Understand the principles of people readingIdentify DiSC styles of other ...
More About: Disc

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 6
2008-03-25 14:27:00
Today we’re covering module 6 of the Everything DiSC Facilitation System . This is part 6 of a 13 part series. Previous module posts can be found in the archive links to the right.Module 6 is called Learn About Your Behavior When You Are in Conflict With Others. We all react to conflict differently and our behavioral styles play a big part in the reasoning behind it. We have different concerns, goals and fears as well as methods for resolving conflict. This module helps us understand what role behavioral styles play and how these styles affect others.This module was developed to help participants:Appreciate the different ways each style deals with conflictRecognize our own conflict style and how it affects othersBuild empathy for the conflict styles of our co-workersDevelop skills to manage conflictThe six steps for covering the material are titled:Conflict and StressStyles in ConflictYour Style in ConflictFour Responses to ConflictImpact on OthersDealing with ConflictThis module i...
More About: Disc

Building Better Teams
2008-03-18 19:03:00
Here's an article on team building, behavior profiling and the like.Want to Win a Championship? Build a Better Team.One of the key steps is assessing your team member's behavioral styles and roles.
More About: Building , Teams

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 5
2008-03-11 21:55:00
I know it’s been a while but we’re back again for part 5 of our 13 part series on the Everything DiSC System . For those of you just joining us, please feel free to go back to previous posts for information about the first 4 modules.Module 5 is titled Learn About Your Strengths and What Happens if They are Overused. This module helps participants learn about the strengths of their behavioral styles and how these styles have helped them succeed. It also helps them to understand how overusing these same styles can be detrimental to future success.Module 5 is designed to help participants:Identify the strengths of the four DiSC stylesRecognize how these strengths have helped them succeed in the pastUnderstand how their style strengths can be overusedThe three steps for covering the material include:Appreciating strengthsRecognizing strengths and overusesExploring strengths and overusesThe module is designed to be delivered in 60-90 minutes. This is a pretty straight forward module c...
More About: Facilitation , Disc

2008 DiSC Trainer Certification Dates
2008-03-07 15:07:00
For people interested in DiSC Trainer Certification :Two more dates are open for the Everything DiSC Trainer Certification in 2008 . Each of the 2-day sessions are being held at the:Sheraton Bloomington-Minneapolis South7800 Normandale Blvd.Bloomington, Minnesota 55439Phone: 866-837-4278May 20-21, 2008 - just a few seats leftJuly 15-16, 2008 - register by June 30thDecember 9-10, 2008 - register by November 24thMore information: DiSC Training Certification
More About: Dates , Disc

Everything DiSC Sales
2007-12-11 15:30:00
We often get calls from clients looking to use the DiSC profile for their sales personnel. I am happy to report that Inscape Publishing recently introduced a second DiSC product related to sales. The latest product is called Everything DiSC Sales and will help organizations use the DiSC model to improve their sales efforts. This is a brand-new facilitator kit with in-depth, customizable DiSC-based sales insight modules.The facilitator kit is used in conjunction with the new Everything DiSC Sales Profile. This profile is research validated, sales specific and provides a 22 page report for participants. Salespeople that use this profile will be better able to understand themselves, their customers and their sales relationship.The Everything DiSC Sales Program consists of 6-50 minute modules. It makes life easier for trainers because it eliminates the need for extensive course development. The work has already been done for you. All six modules are fully scripted plus they contain enga...
More About: Disc

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 4
2007-12-05 21:16:00
Wow, time flies when you're having fun. It took me a little longer than expected to get to the Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 4 post. My apologies.In case you’re just joining us, the Everything DiSC Facilitation System is a unique training system that consists of 13 high-quality modules designed to help trainer’s present in-depth DiSC training. This is part 4 of the 13 part series. Feel free to use the links on the right to review previous posts. The Everything DiSC System is based on the DiSC Profile which is used to assess behavioral styles, improve personal communication and build a personal effectiveness. Everything DiSC helps organizations use the information provided in the DiSC Profile results to achieve all of the above.Module 4 is titled Disc over Four Styles of Behavior and Explore the General Preferences of Your Style. DiSC is designed to help people understand human differences and this module addresses just that. Module 4 uses an engaging process to prov...

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 3
2007-10-19 17:46:00
As we’ve been discussing for the previous 2 posts the Everything DiSC Facilitation System is a trainer's kit that includes 13 modules designed to help you succeed with your DiSC training. This is part 3 of a 13 part series designed to provide a short description of the modules and give you, the trainer, a feel for what is included. The Everything DiSC System is based around the DiSC Profile and is used to assess behavioral styles, improve personal communication and build personal effectiveness. Everything DiSC helps organizations use the information provided in the DiSC Profile results.So far we’ve covered modules one and two which are the set-up and close modules. Module 3 is titled Administration of DiSC Classic Paper. I’ve seen DiSC called everything from the DiSC test to the DiSC inventory to DiSC surveys. Previously it was titled the DiSC Personal Profile System 2800 series. Not too long ago Inscape Publishing changed the name to DiSC Classic. This module is designed to ...
More About: Disc

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 2
2007-10-10 21:00:00
The Everything DiSC Facilitation System is a comprehensive trainer's kit that includes 13 modules designed to help you succeed with your DiSC training. This is part 2 of a 13 part series designed to give a brief overview of each module and provide a better feel for what is included. The DiSC Profile is used to assess behavioral styles, improve communication and improve effectiveness. Everything DiSC helps organizations capitalize on the information provided in the DiSC Profile.Last week we covered module one which was the set-up module. The second insight module is designed to be delivered in 20-40 minutes and it is called the close module. It may seem like we’re presenting these out of order but this is how the Everything DiSC Kit is arranged. Since it’s helpful when programs have a set-up and a close, and since they are common to most programs they are listed first. At a minimum you’ll need to set the class up and close it. This module gives participants a chance to hear a ...
More About: Disc , Module

Everything DiSC Facilitation System Module 1
2007-09-21 17:19:00
The Everything DiSC Facilitation System is a comprehensive trainer's kit that includes 13 modules designed to help you succeed with your DiSC training. In this 13 part series we're going to give a brief overview of each module to give you a better feel for what is included. If you use the DiSC Profile to assess employee behavioral styles I think you'll find that Everything DiSC will help you capitalize on the information the profile provides.The first insight module is designed to be delivered in 25-45 minutes. This is the set-up module and it helps you do exactly that. It discusses the human differences that participants can easily relate to. The module is set up to get the group excited about the rest of the training session. People that have taken the DiSC Profile understand that the results are really quite fascinating and it does generate excitement. The way the information is presented is always positive and it's hard not to get excited about positive insights into your ow...
More About: Disc , Module

DiSC Profile Integration Options
2007-08-22 20:55:00
While several of our clients use the DiSC Profile as a stand alone tool there are much broader uses for the assessment. DiSC provides a flexible method for enhancing your training, consulting or coaching business.Did you know the Everything DiSC Facilitation System contains ready-made modules to help you present in depth analysis of the profile? This system contains 13 ready-to-go modules focusing on what happens when your strengths are overused to understanding what motivates people at work. These modules are anywhere from 20 minutes to 90 minutes long and can be combined to provide a perfect solution for your DiSC training.Did you also know that there are new ready made idXready courses that provide participants with customized workbooks based on a DiSC based assessment? The courses focus on conflict resolution, management and selling. Take a look at some of the DiSC based training solutions listed below and I think you'll be amazed.Everything DiSC Facilitation SystemDiSC Powered...
More About: Integration , Options , Disc

EPIC Upgrades - DiSC Profile Online
2007-07-17 17:13:00
On July 10th the Electronic Profile Information Center - EPIC was upgraded to make it more user friendly. EPIC is an online account people use to manage DiSC Profile distribution and reporting. The system is perfect for organizations that want 24/7 access to profiles and want the ability to brand their reports, customize profile distribution and manage their profiles.EPIC account owners can now:Customize Email Messages with color and images using the new rich-text editorAssign Access Codes Easier using the new products listingMinimize Errors by importing participant info using new Excel spreadsheet optionPermanently remove obsolete records with new Delete functionQuickly resend access codes with the new check-off screenOrganize reports, create folders and move reports as neededIf you have an EPIC account Log into EPIC now and you'll find 3 new resources:PowerPoint Tutorial: Highlights the key enhancementsEPIC Enhancements: Detailed list of each enhancement madeEPIC Quick Start Guid...
More About: Online , Upgrades , Epic , Disc

idXready Ready-to-Go Training Benefits
2007-07-02 16:10:00
The recently released idXready courses have been receiving a lot of attention in the training world because of their revolutionary design. Some of the benefits of these courses are listed below.idXready Courses are Extremely Easy to PrepareEverything you need to present these programs is in the box and this greatly reduces your prep time. The idXready kits contain a detailed Leader’s Guide, professional PowerPoint and exceptionally well-done video. The PowerPoint and video are contained on one USB drive and integrate seamlessly. The Leader’s Guide includes detailed learning objectives, activities and transitions, along with thumbnails of the corresponding PowerPoint slide and Participant Workbook. This makes preparation for training sessions simple.idXready Courses are Easy to DeliverThe key to delivering an idXready program is synchronization. It doesn't matter if you are new to training or you're a seasoned veteran. Every Leader’s Guide page corresponds to the PowerPoint s...
More About: Training , Benefits , Benefit , Ready , TRAI

DiSC Profile Online Reports - How Do I Choose?
2007-06-12 17:04:00
The DiSC Profile can be done using self-scored paper-based booklets or online using automated scoring. With the online version we have three reports available. These include the individual report, the facilitator group report and the group culture report. Inscape Publishing put together a great PowerPoint presentation that outlines each. Here's a link to the presentation on our web site:Using The DiSC Online Profile
More About: Choose , Disc , Ports

Everything DiSC - What Does The Future Hold
2007-05-01 22:57:00
Exciting things are happening in the world of the DiSC Profile and the Everything DiSC Facilitation System.In 2004 Inscape Publishing developed the Everything DiSC Facilitation System to create DiSC literacy using a foundational, multipurpose system to present DiSC to your clients, your staff or any group that could benefit from the advantages DiSC provides. Currently this system utlizes the DiSC Paper Profile, DiSC Classic 2.0 Online and the DiSC PPSS. Some people use one while others choose to use all of the profiles for a complete DiSC solution. It really gives trainers a lot of flexibility.However, this system had a few restrictions when it came to customization and the video integration. The good news is they're being addressed and this fall we will have system available to you that provides a consistent approach to module delivery. Inscape continues to be the best when it comes to product development, research and staying current with today's business environment.The assessm...
More About: Future , The Future , Thing , Hold , Disc

Conflict Management: A DiSC Based Approach
2007-04-25 21:20:00
Conflict Manage ment : A DiSC Based Approach is a new idXready course developed by Inscape Publishing. idXready courses are off-the-shelf or ready to go training solutions.The new idXready courses use online assessments and training in ways we've never seen. Participants complete an online assessment and their workbooks are customized according to their behavioral style. The facilitator materials are set up so that slide numbers match workbook page numbers and video is provided to integrate with the PowerPoint presentation. With the workbooks customized on the fly, trainers can deliver courses that solve their specific problems, hold learner interest and provide a little humor to go with it. I've seen the videos and they are really well done.Conflict Management is based on the DiSC Profile with a slightly different survey engine than the original. Apparently the new engine is extremely accurate and does not require participants to spend a lot of time completing it. When people take ...
More About: Conflict , Roach , Disc

Using DiSC Profiles for Hiring
2007-04-04 18:29:00
Lately I've been reading a lot about people using the DiSC Profil e as a sort of hiring test. While DiSC is an excellent tool for evaluating behavioral styles employers need to be extremely careful using it as the sole basis for making a decision. You can gain valuable insight into how a person might handle various tasks but there are a lot of other considerations for hiring someone for a specific position. For instance, you might prefer that a sales person demonstrates influencing characteristics with a little dominance. However, if you're selling a product that requires sales people to collect details, someone with a more conscientious, steady approach might perform more effectively. You definitely don't want the customer to feel details fell through the cracks. It leaves a bad taste in their mouth and hurts the organizations reputation from the start.Here's an example. Recently we switched payment processors for our online payment system. The sales person demonstrated all of t...
More About: Profiles , Hiring , Disc

4 Personality Types: Who is the Most Effective?
2007-03-23 20:54:00
A friend of mine recently bought a fitness center franchise and she is miserable. She learned that when the center is empty she goes stir-crazy. She likes to have people around her all of the time and can’t stand the quiet of the afternoon. On the other hand, my best friend is an engineer and he happily works at home alone. Some people are outgoing, some enjoy keeping to themselves and others prefer a little of both. In fact, you can classify people into four basic personality types or behavioral styles.Look around your office and see if you see any of these people. We’ll call the first person Dave. Dave likes immediate results and tends not to listen to details before making decisions. He acts quickly and often cuts people off mid-sentence. Or how about Ingrid? Ingrid is optimistic and looks for the best in everyone. She enjoys conversations, networking events and spreads her influence using her charismatic style. Then there is Stan. Stan is very predictable and patient. He is ...
More About: Personality types , Types , Effective , Persona , Personality

DiSC Profile Group Reports
2007-03-09 15:22:00
Many of you use the DiSC Profil e to assess behavioral styles within your organization. Did you know that you can also use group reports to look at the group as a whole. Inscape Publishing has created exceptional reporting to help you look at the group as a whole. There are basically three group reports associated with the DiSC Profile:DiSC Team ViewDiSC Facilitator Group ReportDiSC Group Culture ReportThe DiSC Team View is a free report that can be run by EPIC account owners. This reports consists of all of the group member's DiSC graphs and their classical patterns. There is no narrative piece to this report but it is free on EPIC.The DiSC Facilitator Report is a comprehensive report containing a breakdown by DISC Quadrant showing the percentage of people who receive high, moderate, or low scores in each of the DISC styles. Each quadrant also displays the percentage of people who received that style as their primary or secondary style. The report also contains a DiSC Styles Distri...
More About: Disc , Ports

idXready: DiSC Powered Selling
2007-02-20 17:59:00
DiSC Powered Selling is a new idXready course developed by Inscape Publishing.Imagine, it’s Friday afternoon and your boss asks you to fill a last-minute request for a workshop on Tuesday. You certainly don’t want to upset the powers that be and you definitely don’t want to spend your weekend slaving over content development. So what are your choices? You could say “sorry, try someone else” or you could spend the weekend throwing together a presentation that may not measure up to your standards. Now, there’s another choice - idXready.idXready, “instructional design Xcelerated and ready-to-go,” is a new type of off-the-shelf training program that will give you a professional program without spending a weekend putting it together! idXready programs are “ready-to-go.” All of the programs include a facilitator kit, speaker notes and a PowerPoint video. Best of all, idXready programs incorporate your learner’s responses into personalized workbooks with online assess...
More About: Disc , Ready

More DiSC Certification Dates Added for 2007
2007-02-07 22:16:00
The March Everything DiSC Trainer Cert ification is full already but we've added more dates for the rest of 2007. Here are the upcoming DiSC Trainer Certification dates.May 22-23, 2007July 17-18, 2007September 11-12, 2007October 23-24, 2007December 4-5, 2007More information
More About: Dates , Disc

Everything DiSC Trainer Certification Dates 2007
2007-01-19 23:59:00
The Everything DiSC Facilitation System is the most powerful tool ever built to help you succeed with DiSC Profiles. Everything DiSC is an entirely new kind of facilitation toolkit. This kit provides ready-made modules and course outlines that help you create simple, effective DiSC based training. The best part is the training is already designed for you right out of the box.Everything DiSC Trainer Certification Dates :March 13-14, 2007 (register by March 2, 2007)May 22-23, 2007 (register by May 11, 2007)Location:Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport3800 American Boulevard EastBloomington, Minnesota 55425-1658Registration Fee:The cost of the two-day training session, including Everything DiSC Facilitation System is $2395. If you have already purchased the Everything DiSC Facilitation System, the cost of the two-day training session is $900.More information
More About: Thing , Disc

DiSC Profile Research & Validity
2007-01-04 15:03:00
You can find a weath of information about the validity of profiles that evaluate behviorhal styles. People often as me how do I know the DiSC Profil e you offer is valid and will provide the results I'm looking for? You'll find an excerpt below from the DiSC Profile Vali dation Report released by Inscape Publishing along with a link to the full report. This should answer any questions about the validity of the report. You'll also find a link to the DiSC Online Profile sample report for individuals. This should give you all of the information you need on what is returned to the user after the response form has been completed.Much of the confusion comes from the large number of companies that sell DiSC related products but also from the various names people use to refer to DiSC. The original DiSC Profile is based on the concepts developed by William Moulton Marston. It is often referred to as DiSC Classic, the DiSC Test, the DiSC Personal Profile System 2800 Series or the DiSC Person...
More About: Research , Disc

idXready: Cutting Edge Training Using the DiSC Profile
2006-12-01 16:07:00
Inscape Publishing has released a series of new courses incoporating their online profiles into an individualized cutting edge approach to training. Several of the calls we get are from companies that want to use the DiSC Profile to improve sales efforts, reduce team confilct or promote more effective management. There was a need for an off-the-shelf course solution that integrates training and online assessments and Corexcel now has it.What is idXready?idXready programs are the world's first synchronized people skills learning programs.The ready-to-use-programs allow you and your clients to deliver rich content, synchronized design, integrated video and relevant learner feedback - resulting in high quality, sophisticated training with little effort. You can begin delivering simple, consistent training immediately!Prep time is reducedSpeed of learning acquisition is increasedLearner satisfaction improvesBusiness and people skills training will become a vital part of an organization...
More About: Training , Cutting Edge , Edge , Disc

Putting Together an Effective Team
2006-11-10 16:37:00
In order for a company to be successful, it needs to maximize the productivity of each employee. Most of today ’s companies are realizing that teams are the key to helping each employee achieve their potential. There are certain work roles in which people tend to be naturally comfortable.read more digg story
More About: Team , Putting , Effective

DiSC Personalities of Famous People/Characters
2006-11-10 16:17:00
DiSC provides a nonjudgmental language for exploring behavioral issues across four primary dimensions. Below is a description of the 4 behavioral styles and famous people that fit into each one.Dominance: Direct and Decisive. D's are strong-willed, strong-minded people who like accepting challenges, taking action, and getting immediate results.Hilary ClintonRobert DeNiroMichael JordanScarlett O'HaraJerry SeinfeldBarbara WaltersInfluence: Optimistic and Outgoing. I's are "people people" who like participating on teams, sharing ideas, and energizing and entertaining others.Andre AgassiTony DanzaRichard PriorWill SmithRobin WilliamsOprah WinfreySteadiness: Sympathetic and Cooperative. S's are helpful people who like working behind the scenes, performing in consistent and predictable ways, and being good listeners.Charlie BrownBarbara BushJimmy CarterTed DansonJohn DenverMichael J FoxConscientiousness: Concerned and Correct. C's are sticklers for quality and like planning ahead, em...
More About: People , Famous , Characters , Personalities , Persona

DiSC Facilitator Materials
2006-11-03 17:35:00
Organizations that use the DiSC profile often incorporate the reports into one of their training classes or present DiSC as a stand alone course. While discussing DiSC with your group is beneficial, companies get a lot more out of the profile if they apply the proper training. To accomplish this there are two sets of DiSC trainer kits you can use.The Everything DiSC Facilitation System is the most powerful tool ever built to help you succeed with DiSC. It contains ready-made modules and course outlines that help you create simple, effective DiSC Profile training right out of the box. The DVD includes over 68 segments that clearly illustrate DiSC Profile styles, effective and ineffective communication in team and individual settings. The Everything DiSC Kit comes with:Everything DiSC® DVDScripted SeminarPresentation Materia ls on CD-ROMQuickDiSC® Game CardsOne set of D, i, S, C buttons10 Everything DiSC People-Reading Guides2 DiSC Profiles - Classic Version2 DiSC Customer Service Ac...
More About: Rial , Teri , Disc

EPIC and Online DiSC Profiles
2006-10-27 15:29:00
Online DiSC profiles provide the same benefit as the paper-based version but the scoring is automated and the reports are delivered in a narrative format. If you remember from the last post paper-based DiSC profiles are scored by hand and users look up information about their personality type or behavioral style in the DiSC booklet. Questions are presented just like the paper-version but users check-off their choices rather than using a coin to scratch off symbols. Most people find the online version of DiSC more convenient and a great time saver.The DiSC online version is delivered through an online system called EPIC which stands for Electronic Profil e Information Center. EPIC is an online platform that makes it easy to deliver profiles via the internet. Organizations can have an online account set up which allows them manage all aspects of the profile distribution.Organizations can use their training time more effectively by using EPIC and online profiles. Employees complete asse...
More About: Online , Profiles , Epic , Disc

DiSC Certification: 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
2006-10-26 16:05:00
Do you want to use DiSC Profiles or tests to evaluate behavioral styles within a team or organizations? If you want to present DiSC training to your team or staff you do not have to be certified but it can help. Ask yourself these 7 questions and you can determine if DiSC Trainer Cert ification is for you.read more digg story
More About: Questions , Disc