DISC Motivators

Motivators for the different DISC problems are:

High D/Red	High I/Yellow	High S/Green	High C/Blue
Authority; power; decision-making; others following their lead/examples Autonomy; freedom from controls and supervision; flexibility Career gain; advancement opportunities Competitive edge Difficult and challenging projects Economic gain; return on investment Frequent changes; new alternatives Immediate action; pragmatic approaches Individual accomplishments Prestige/recognition for their accomplishments Results; goal-achievement Variety; wide scope of operations	Ability to gain group consensus; testimonials of support Ability to persuade/influence others verbally Coaching and counseling opportunities Democratic relationships; participatory management; brainstorming with others Freedom from control, detail, restrictions, and routine; flexibility to delegate exacting or routine work Freedom of expression to verbalize feelings and thoughts Fun with friends and new acquaintances High morale; favorable working conditions; ideas that benefit everyone; sensitivity to people issues Prestige; positive reputation Public/social recognition and approval; publicity; popularity; be seen with “winners”; validation of their people skills Socializing; networking; group activities outside of the job Variety `	Clear roles, goals, and performance expectations Follow-up opportunities to share concerns and questions Frequent feedback/credit for work; validation of self worth Job security; stable, harmonious, peaceful environments Leadership they can trust to guide them Minimal change, conflict, risks and unknowns Minimal work infringement on home life Proven processes and procedures; standard operating procedures; predictable routines; historical records Sincere appreciation of their team efforts and diplomacy Strong direction; specific instructions (clear models, examples, samples); thorough project plans and boundaries/guidelines that meet performance expectations Team situations; identification with a group; opportunities to help others; cooperation; support Work associates of similar competence and sincerity	Ability to improve accuracy, logic, objectivity, quality, etc. Ability to work on own or with those respected/competent Adequate time and resources to meet agreed-upon deliverables while encouraging creativity Clearly defined position descriptions, project plans, and performance boundaries/expectations Control over critical factors that affect their performance Education, training and development opportunities Formal, business-like atmosphere; few interruptions Objectivity; fairness; righting justice Opportunity to critique and improve plans and processes Recognition for specific technical skills, analytical abilities, insights into situations, and the quality of their work Systematic planning to reduce ambiguity and risks Technical or research challenges to demonstrate expertise