DiSC
Department of Correction
1/27/2016
DiSC: The Theory
• Developed by Dr. William Marston
• Explores the meaning of normal human emotions
• Two dimension: the environment is perceived as favorable or
unfavorable; and the individual perceives him/herself as more or
less powerful than the environment
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The Theory, cont’d
Dr. Marston sought to explain how people adjust to varying environments,
by starting with their emotional response to it and relating this response to
behavior
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Benefits of DiSC
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Understand behavioral strengths in self and others
Learn to appreciate differences/strengths
Improve communication skills
Discover tools to deal with conflict
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What does DiSC stand for?
DOMINANCE, INFLUENCE, STEADINESS and
CONSCIENTIOUSNESS.
This reflects a four-dimensional model of human behavior.
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D – Dominance relates to control, power
and assertiveness
i – Influence relates to social situations
and communication
S – Steadiness relates to patience, persistence
and thoughtfulness
C- Conscientiousness relates to structure
and organization
The DiSC Dimensions of Behavior
Dominance
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Developer
Result-oriented
Inspirational
Creative
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The DiSC Dimensions of Behavior
Influence
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Promoter
Persuader
Counselor
Appraiser
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The DiSC Dimensions of Behavior
Steadiness
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Specialist
Agent
Achiever
Investigator
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The DiSC Dimensions of Behavior
Conscientiousness
• Objective thinker
• Perfectionist
• Practitioner
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Taking the DiSC
• On page 2, use a coin to make your selection
• Choose one “MOST” and one “LEAST” in each numbered
group of four words. A shape will appear as you rub-out the
space.
MOST LEAST
enthusiastic
daring
diplomatic
satisfied
Your focus is WORK
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Interpretation
• Look at the right side of Graph III on page 5 as per the
instructions on page 4
• Read over the Guidelines for Interpretation on
page 6
• Complete Stage 1, 2 and 3 as found on page 6
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Integrating
• On a sheet of flip chart paper, describe your DiSC style, using only
pictures/drawings, no words.
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Integrating
• In your DiSC group, discuss how you feel the other groups tend to
misunderstand your group. That is, how do the other groups often “label”
yours?
• What are some key steps the other groups can take to better understand
yours?
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Integrating
• In your DiSC group, discuss what “bothers” you most about relating to the
other DiSC groups.
• Discuss what you appreciate most about the other DiSC groups
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