What is DISC?

We understand from the history of DISC that behavioral traits of characteristics can be grouped into four quadrants or types. Each individual is a blend of all four types, which makes up his or her personality style. All people exhibit all four behavioral factors in varying degrees of intensity, and people with similar personality styles will exhibit similar behavior under similar circumstances.

 

• DISC is a special language, because it is easily observable. Watching people proves its validity. Behavior is easy to observe and study.
• DISC is a special language, because, unlike English, it is a silent language. It is expressed in behavior and measured in words. DISC is a special language, because it is universal. DISC has been studied in many cultures, and has been shown to be universal in its application.
• DISC is a special language, because it is values neutral. It measures behavior but does not judge the value of that behavior.

 

What DISC is Not!

• DISC is not a measure of a person’s intelligence. Any person can have high or low intelligence, regardless of personality style.
• DISC is not a measure of a person’s values and beliefs. DISC describes what a person does, but not why. It does not judge right or wrong.
• DISC is not a measure of education, skills or experience. DISC behavior traits describe how a person will behave, but does not reflect the options open to him or her because of acquired skills, education and experience.

 

DISC measures human behaviour in words.

DISC is objective and descriptive, rather than subjective and judgmental.