Disc Personality Information
The DISC Profile is a behaviorally-focused personality assessment tool developed by John Geier, Ph.D., based on the work and original model of William Moulton Marston, Ph.D. This psychometric tool is based on the perception and response of an individual to life situations which evolve over time. The premise is, if perceptions of behaviors are understood, then the self and others are more easily understood leading to more harmonious relationships at home and work.
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The Personality
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The personality is distinctive by nature because all people have specifically individualized ways of experiencing others and situations. The way emotions, gestures and behaviors are conveyed provide others with an understanding of a personality. However, it is the internalized view and response that determines the personality. The DISC personality profile helps people understand views and responses of self and others in order to discover strengths and appreciate differences.
How the Profile Works
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Through testing, the DISC Profile provides an individual with a type: D - Dominance, I - Influence, S - Supportive/Steadiness (Marston model used submission), and C - Corrective. In addition to the type, a person is then determined to be a pure type or a patterned type with one of 15 combination styles.
Type Definitions:
D (Dominance) - Respect and achievement driven; focus is on facts and evidence, rather than people.
I (Influence) - Relationship builders who don't spend much time on details. Appreciates motivation and being recognized for accomplishments.
S (Supportive/Steadiness) - Looking for the human element and driven by an environment which recognizes perspective and achievement. Needs clearly defined goals without pressure.
C (Corrective) - Focus is on logical and accurate data and how things fit into the bigger picture. Dislikes surprises and ill-prepared co-workers. -
DISC Profile in the Workplace
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While Marston's original intent may have been to assist others with personal understanding to enable more harmonious relationships at home and work, today the DISC Personality Profile is primarily used in the workplace.
It is used by consultants, trainers, counselors, the government, managers and corporate human resource divisions. By using this profile, employers are able to effectively hire, manage, promote and retain employees. DISC is not based on pass-or-fail quantifiers. Rather, it is a learning assessment tool with the goal of determining strengths, behavior patterns, traits and styles.
Determining these qualities allows developmental work to assist how employees adapt in order to manage conflict, teach stress and coping skills, increase team morale and time management skills, manage communication more effectively, and assist with career goals.
DISC Personality Testing
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The classic DISC personality profile consists of 28 questions and is still is wide use. However, there are several specialized versions available today. Other tests options include: management and leadership, sales, hiring, coping and stress, listening skills, time management, diversity and several others. Testing can be completed online, as well as by paper and pencil. DISC Profile personality testing can be organized to include workshops and seminars. The DISC Personality Profile does not require that an individual be certified in order to provide the test to individuals, staff or even in a seminar or corporate group setting.
Fun Fact
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William Moulton Marston, Ph.D., earned his B.A. law degree and Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University. Not only is he credited with the DISC Personality Profile, he also invented the polygraph (lie detector) and the "Wonder Woman" comic book character.
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