DISC
personality analysis
DISC profile since 1928
by Moulten-Marsten
Who are you?
For yourself and
for your environment
Jan Bollen / j.w.bollen@saxion.nl
Analyse behaviour ?!?
Discover behavioural strengths.
Recognize weakness.
Recognize stimulus.
Learn how behaviour impacts on work effectiveness.
Recognize and value behavioural differences in others
and improve team dynamic.
• Insight and approach when dealing with
communication challenges.
• Enhance individual performance and contribution to a
team.
• Reduce conflicts and stress.
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Types of persons
Dominance
(problem orientated)
Influence
(people orientated)
Compliance
(procedure orientated)
Steadiness
(process orientated)
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Behaviour matrix
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Dominance / Driver
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Dominance / Driver
More WHAT questions than HOW
D
High
individuals
may be described as:
Risk, Decisive, Selfcritical, Self assured,
Willing to learn,
Competitive, Self
steering, Reasonable,
Adventurous.
Litigation = process control
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Communicating with D
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Dominance / Driver
Will improve by:
slow patience
display sensitivity
get into the details
allow deliberation
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Influence / Inspiring
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Influence/ Inspiring
More WHO questions than WHY
I
High
individuals
may be described as:
Enthusiastic,
Trusting, Emotional,
Impulsive, Pleasant,
Group person, Selfpromoting,
Influential, Sociable.
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Communicating with I
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Influence/ Inspiring
Will improve by:
follow-through completely
research all the facts
speak directly and candidly
stay focused for long periods
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Steadiness / Stable
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Steadiness / Stable
More HOW questions than WHAT
S
High
individuals
may be described as:
Patient, Teamperson, Passive,
Possessive, Relaxed,
Loyal, Predictable,
Serene, Inactive.
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Communicating with S
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Steadiness / Stable
Will improve by:
quickly adapt to change or unclear expectations
Multitask
promote themselves
confront others
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Compliance / Correct
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Compliance / Correct
More WHY questions than WHO
C
High
individuals
may be described as:
Perfectionist, Factfinder, Systematic,
Correct, Calm,
Accurate,
Diplomatic,
Conventional.
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Communicating with C
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Compliance / Correct
Will improve by:
let go of and delegate tasks
compromise for the good of the team
join in social events and celebrations
make quick decisions
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Competences
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Strengths
Overused
can Become Weaknesses
• D who is good at leadership and deciding,
may become arrogant.
• I who is good at promoting and convincing,
may oversell and manipulate.
• S who is steady and agreeable, may become
underperforming and shy.
• C who is good at analyzing and checking,
may become perfectionistic and indecisive.
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Today’s Assignment
Go the website
http://www.123test.nl/disc-test/
http://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/
1. Make the test
2. Copy the results into a Word document on 2 pages
Page 1; results in figure
Page 2; result in text
3. Add your name and student number
4. Add page 3 self reflection
Page 3: write your comment on the result (maximum 1A4)
5. Hand in TOMORROW
a hard copy of your DISC profile to your mentor post box
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Page 1
Result in figure
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Page 2
Result in words
Your DISC personality type
You have a strong inner motivation to influence people
and circumstances. You thrive on competitive situations
and challenging assignments. The stresses and
pressures of everyday work and life are unlikely to
reduce your effectiveness and enthusiasm.
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Page 3
Reflection
Your DISC personality type
Write your own opinion about your results.
Think about that the measurement is at this time
You can change
Write also what you want to improve in your behavior
Maximum 1A4
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