Leadership Training: What is DISC and Why Should I Care?

DISC is a personal assessment tool used to improve work productivity, teamwork and communication. DISC is non-judgmental and helps people discuss their behavioral differences. If you participate in a DISC program, you'll be asked to complete a series of questions that produce a detailed report about your personality and behavior which can help your career IMMENSELY!.

So what do the letters in D I S C stand for? What do they mean? Each letter stands for a personality trait that each of us has in varying degrees. Here is a breakdown of each personality type. Each person that takes a DISC test will find that they have a combination of the following traits, but will have two that stand out the most:

History

The initial DISC model comes from Dr. William Marston who was a physiological psychologist. He first revealed this concept in a book entitled Emotions of Normal People that was published in 1928. He did not create any tools from his theory, but many others did. Today you can find several companies to choose from who have developed their own tests based upon Dr. Marson's work.  

Recommendation

A team DISC analysis and workshop is not cheap. Quality varies in services rendered, so choose wisely. This can be the most valuable investment you will ever make in your organization. Sales and organizational unity will soar once you better you understand yourself and your customers.