About the course
Navigate the complexities of human interaction with greater confidence and effectiveness through our insightful DISC Profiling training.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the DISC model, enabling you to accurately identify different behavioural styles, gain valuable self-awareness of your own tendencies, and develop a deeper appreciation for the styles of others.
You'll uncover the characteristics of the four core DISC styles – Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness – and understand how they shape communication, teamwork, and individual contributions.
Through engaging activities and practical application, you'll learn how to strategically adapt your communication to build rapport and achieve better outcomes with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Ultimately, this training will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to boost personal performance, foster more productive team environments, and cultivate stronger, more effective relationships.
Online and in-house face-to-face options are available - as part of a wider customised training programme, or as a standalone workshop, on-site at your offices or at one of many flexible meeting spaces in the UK and around the World.
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- Know your own style and how to modify it to get the best out of all your relationships
- Become a master of communication when you embrace the foundations of DISC
- Use the DISC behavioural model to understand why people do what they do
- Understand fully the 4 basic DISC styles and the goals and challenges each style faces
- Know why the 4 styles get along and why sometimes they don’t
- Understand the drivers, the motivators and the fears of each type to enhance individual performance
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This DISC Profiling training course is specifically designed for:
Teams Experiencing Communication Challenges: Groups that are facing difficulties in understanding each other, leading to misunderstandings or inefficiencies.
Managers and Team Leaders: Who want to gain deeper insights into their team members' behavioural styles to improve communication, collaboration, and motivation.
Individuals Seeking to Enhance Interpersonal Skills: Anyone who wants to improve their ability to understand and connect with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Teams Aiming for Improved Interaction: Groups looking to foster more positive and productive working relationships within the team and across the wider business.
Organisations Focused on Maximising Team Drive: Leaders and HR professionals seeking methods to understand what motivates their employees and how to leverage individual strengths for better results.
Anyone Interested in Understanding Human Behaviour: Individuals curious about the DISC model and how it can provide valuable insights into personal and interpersonal dynamics.
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While this course provides a comprehensive introduction to the DISC model and its practical applications, there are no formal prerequisites. However, an open mind and a willingness to explore personal and team dynamics will be beneficial for participants to fully engage with the material and apply the learnings.
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This DiSC profiling course is available for private / custom delivery for your team - as an in-house face-to-face workshop at your location of choice, or as online instructor-led training via MS Teams (or your own preferred platform).
Get in touch to find out how we can deliver tailored training which focuses on your project requirements and learning goals.
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Introduction
Overview of the course objectives and what participants will learn about the DISC model.
Setting the stage for understanding behavioural styles and their impact in personal and professional settings.
Graphs - first look
Initial exposure to the visual representation of DISC profiles (the graphs).
Understanding the basic structure and key elements of the DISC graphs.
Communication & people reading
Exploring how different DISC styles influence communication preferences and behaviours.
Developing initial skills in observing and interpreting behavioural cues to understand others' styles.
What is DISC?
A foundational explanation of the DISC model and its core principles.
Introducing the four primary DISC factors: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness.
Graph explanation
A detailed breakdown of how to interpret the different aspects of the DISC graphs.
Understanding the significance of high and low scores on each of the four DISC factors.
History of DISC through to modern day
Tracing the origins of the DISC theory and the work of William Moulton Marston.
Exploring how the DISC model has evolved and its relevance in contemporary applications.
Environment & ‘normal’
Understanding how an individual's environment can influence their expressed DISC style.
Exploring the concept of an individual's 'natural' or 'core' DISC style versus their adapted style.
William Marston’s Behavioural Model
A deeper dive into the theoretical framework developed by William Moulton Marston.
Examining the two primary axes of his model: Assertiveness (Active/Passive) and Responsiveness (Friendly/Unfriendly).
Outgoing or Reserved
Understanding the spectrum of Extraversion vs. Introversion within the DISC framework.
Identifying the behavioural characteristics associated with being more outgoing or reserved.
Task or People
Exploring the dimension of Goal-Oriented vs. Relationship-Oriented behaviours in DISC.
Recognising individuals who prioritize tasks versus those who prioritize people in their interactions.
Marston’s model
A consolidated view of how the "Outgoing/Reserved" and "Task/People" dimensions intersect to form the four basic DISC styles.
Visualising Marston's model and its application to understanding different behavioural patterns.
Style by style analysis
In-depth examination of each of the four primary DISC styles.
Understanding the core motivations, strengths, and potential challenges associated with each style.
Determination (High D)
Detailed exploration of the Dominance style: characteristics, drivers, and communication preferences.
Strategies for effectively interacting with individuals with a strong Determination style.
Influence (High I)
Detailed exploration of the Influence style: characteristics, drivers, and communication preferences.
Strategies for effectively interacting with individuals with a strong Influence style.
Steadiness (High S)
Detailed exploration of the Steadiness style: characteristics, drivers, and communication preferences.
Strategies for effectively interacting with individuals with a strong Steadiness style.
Conscientiousness (High C)
Detailed exploration of the Conscientiousness style: characteristics, drivers, and communication preferences.
Strategies for effectively interacting with individuals with a strong Conscientiousness style.
Famous examples
Illustrative examples of well-known figures who exhibit characteristics of each DISC style.
Helping participants to connect the DISC concepts to real-world personalities.
Greatest Fears
Understanding the core fears and anxieties associated with each of the four DISC styles.
Developing empathy and awareness when interacting with individuals with different dominant styles.
Review
A recap of the key concepts and the four primary DISC styles.
Opportunity for participants to ask clarifying questions and reinforce their understanding.
Team interaction chart
Visual tools and frameworks for understanding how different DISC styles interact within a team.
Strategies for leveraging diverse styles to enhance team collaboration and performance.
Opposites attract……
Exploring the dynamics of interactions between individuals with contrasting DISC styles.
Understanding potential strengths and challenges in relationships between different styles.
Blends/combinations
Understanding that most individuals exhibit a blend of different DISC styles.
Exploring common style combinations and their unique behavioural characteristics.
Famous examples
Further real-world examples illustrating individuals with blended DISC profiles.
Helping participants recognise the complexity and nuance of behavioural styles.
Close & Review
Final summary of the key learnings and practical applications of the DISC model.
Action planning for how participants can apply their understanding of DISC in their personal and professional lives.
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