DISC

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DISC is a group of psychological inventories developed by John Geier, and others, and based on the 1928 work of psychologist William Moulton Marston and the original behavioralist Walter V. Clarke and others. DISC is an acronym for:

  • Dominance – relating to control, power and assertiveness
  • Influence – relating to social situations and communication
  • Steadiness – relating to patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness
  • Conscientiousness – relating to structure and organization

Useful tips for applying DISC:

You can find a self-assessment

here


Remember:

  • No good or bad
  • Each has + and - qualities
  • No need for wholesale change
  • The language is emotive
  • See people as they are and not how you would like them to be