DiSC Assessment and Emotional Intelligence

DiSC Assessment

A tool to improve work productivity, teamwork, and communication by assessing personality traits.

Dominance (D)

Direct, results-oriented, firm, strong-willed, and forceful.

Influence (i)

Outgoing, enthusiastic, optimistic, high-spirited, and lively.

Steadiness (S)

Even-tempered, accommodating, patient, humble, and tactful.

Conscientiousness (C)

Analytical, reserved, precise, private, and systematic.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.

Self-awareness

Understanding your own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, values, and impact on others.

Self-regulation

Controlling or redirecting disruptive emotions and impulses.

Motivation

A passion for work that goes beyond money and status.

Empathy

The ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people.

Social Skills

Managing relationships and building networks.

Purpose of DiSC

To understand behavioral differences, enhance communication, reduce conflict, and support growth.

Self-Awareness Impact on EI

Leads to better self-regulation, improved decision-making, enhanced empathy, and stronger relationships.

DiSC Origin

Based on William Marston's 1928 book "Emotions of Normal People."

Walter V. Clarke

Industrial psychologist who developed the first DiSC-based assessment in the 1940s.

SWOT Analysis

Tool to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in a team setting.

Accreditation Standard 2.1.K

Students must examine and reflect on personal and professional attributes that impact growth and professional identity.

Conflict Responses

DiSC profiles help tailor responses to conflict based on personality types.

Scenario #1

Develop a travel immunization protocol as a team using DiSC profiles to guide collaboration.

Scenario #2

Address technician performance with a PIC who is a Steadiness (S) type.

Self-Reflection Questions

What were your DiSC results? Do you agree? How do you think others perceive you?

Four primary traits assessed by DiSC

Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness.

Core component of Emotional Intelligence

Self-awareness.

Importance of self-awareness

It allows individuals to understand their own emotions and how these affect thoughts and behaviors.

How self-awareness enhances emotional intelligence

It improves self-regulation, decision-making, empathy, and relationships.

Who developed the theory behind DiSC?

William Marston, in his 1928 book 'Emotions of Normal People'.

Who created the first DiSC-based assessment?

Walter V. Clarke, an industrial psychologist in the 1940s.

Walter Clarke's first assessment

Activity Vector Analysis.

Version following Activity Vector Analysis

Self Description.

Purpose of SWOT analysis in DiSC activity

To identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in team collaboration.

Example of workplace application of DiSC

Creating a travel medicine immunization protocol by leveraging team profiles.

Communication with Dominance profile

Be direct, focused on results, and respect their need for control.

Communication with Influence profile

Be enthusiastic, friendly, and engaging in your approach.

Communication with Steadiness profile

Be patient, show sincerity, and avoid sudden changes.

Communication with Conscientiousness profile

Be logical, structured, and detailed.

Impact of understanding DiSC profiles in teams

They collaborate more effectively, reduce conflicts, and communicate better.

Five components of emotional intelligence

Self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.

Good self-reflection question after taking DiSC

How do I think others view me based on my profile?

How DiSC supports professional growth

By helping individuals identify areas of strength and improvement, encouraging a growth mindset.

Usefulness of knowing team members' DiSC profiles

To tailor communication and assign tasks based on strengths and preferences.

Role of motivation in emotional intelligence

It drives individuals to achieve goals beyond external rewards like money or status.

Impact of empathy in professional setting

It helps build stronger relationships and improve team dynamics by understanding others.