The Concept Behind DiSC

What manager hasn’t said to himself, at least once in his professional life, that his job would be so much easier if it weren’t for all the people he had to deal with? Odds are there isn’t one person who manages employees who hasn’t uttered that phrase. But getting work done through other people is what most managers are paid to do. What if you could get everything you need to understand, manage and motivate your team and your customers in one small box? What if the key to harnessing human nature was in a package the size of a disposable lighter? Never going to happen? Well, it has. It is called DiSC and it sounds more like the magic decoder ring you used to get out of a box of breakfast cereal or something you would wear on your wrist than a powerful management tool that can change the culture and productivity of a company. Read the full article The Concept Behind DiSC - You do the Math

Everything DiSC Trainer Certification Dates

Current dates for the Everything DiSC Trainer Certification have been announced.
The program provides an in-depth understanding of the DiSC profile, the Everything DiSC Facilitation System and the variety of reports you can use. For more information see the Everything DiSC Trainer Certification page.

Psychometric Testing

If you search the Internet for more information on DiSC Profiling you'll find several resources on psychometric testing. I stumbled across this definition today: Psychometric testing is a tool used mainly in the recruitment process. It is recognized as an efficient way to gain insight into a person’s personality and psychological thinking. It can help develop team spirit in the workplace and assess an individual’s priorities.

Psychometric testing is usually an office-based procedure, although the test itself can be conducted anywhere. Many are processed online using software applications. The test should only take around 15 minutes to complete, although depending on the depth of the test, it may take longer. There are tests to assess sales capability, management styles and social personality traits. Psychometric testing can be used in the development or selection process in business. A number of businesses around the world use psychometric testing on new or potential employees. The results of psychometric testing give management an idea of how the employee will fit in with company ideals and policies. Once the test has been completed, it takes approximately 5-10 seconds to produce the results. Read full description