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Everything DiSC Trainer Certification - 2008

Everything DiSC Trainer Certification by Inscape is for those of you who wish to "customize" the DiSC Learning Process for your unique audience.    A current corporate customer just related to me: "this is the best training I've ever attended." So, what's covered in DiSC Trainer Certification? You will become intimately acquainted with the Everything DiSC Facilitation Kit and the thirteen mix and match Insight Modules (IM's) that allow you to customize your training.             View Power Point Presentation (17Mb)        Preview video       e-Brochure Here are the titles of the modules: IM 1:    Set-up IM 2:    Close IM 3:    DiSC Administration IM 4:    Discover Four DiSC Styles and Explore Preferences IM 5:    Learn About Strengths and Their Overuse IM 6:    Learn About Behavior When in Conflict IM 7:    Learn to Recognize the Styles of Other People IM 8:    Understand How Other Interpret Your Behavior IM 9:    Learn to Adapt Your Style IM 10:  Understand What Motivates You at Work IM 11:  Learn How to address Goals and Fears Effectively IM 12:  Learn To Adapt Your Management Approach Based on Willingness and Ability IM 13:  Learn to Respond to Your Customer's Style In future postings, we will unwrap each of the modules a bit further for you. In the mean time, get your name on the list for 2008 Training Dates.  They fill up quickly! Advance registration is required in order for you to complete the pre-work for the training.   Pre-work involves acquainting yourself with EPIC, (Electronic Profile Information Center) by responding to DiSC Online Profiles, and acquainting yourself with The DiSC Facilitator Kit and Video. Next sessions are: February 19-20, 2008 - Must register by Feb. 4 May 20-21, 2008 - Must register by May 5. We enjoy supporting you, and are happy to answer your questions. Call us at:  517-324-9937 www.profiles4u.com www.discprofileblog.com

DiSC Profile Research

DiSC products by Inscape are based on the work of William Moulton Marston, PH.D, as published in his 1928 book The Emotions of Normal People.  Marston set out to learn if there were systematic ways in which people responded to their environment.  He was interested not only in how people behaved, but in how their behavior changed from situation to situation.  Through his research, he hoped to increase people's understanding of themselves and others while decreasing misunderstandings.  He found that two kinds of perception are particularly useful for explaining people's response in a particular situation;  perception of environment and perception of one's self.  As Marston observed, these two kinds of perception interact to describe an individual's response to a situation.

Dominance:  When the environment is perceived as unfavorable and the person feels more powerful than the environment, he or she responds with Dominance.  This person will likely try to change, fix, or control the situation.

Influence:  When the environment is perceived as favorable and the person feels more powerful than the environment, he or she experiences a desire to Influence.  This person will likely try to bring others around to his or her point of view.

Steadiness:  When the environment is perceived as favorable and the person feels less powerful than the environment, he or she experiences the opportunity to be steady and supportive of others.  This person will likely try to keep the situation as it is and support those in need.

Conscientiousness:  When the environment is perceived as unfavorable and the person feels less powerful than the environment, he or she responds with Conscientiousness.  The person will likely set clear rules within the situation and work very hard to follow them.

You can choose from the most requested versions of DiSC profiles, depending on your objectives.  To view them, print samples and order them, catch the following links.

DiSC Classic Paper Profile

DiSC Classic 2.0 online version

DiSC Classic 2 PLUS

DiSC PPSS General Characteristics Software Report.

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The DiSC Behavioral Model

The study of human behavior is both a science and an art.

It is science in the sense that it's observable and repeatable.  It's empirical in nature.  We can objectively study it and obtain specific data from it.  Research has enabled us to notice that most people have predictable patterns of behavior.

It is an art in the sense that we can experience it, modify it and enjoy it.  We can feel our own behavior and adjust and flex it according to the needs of our circumstances and environment.  Your personality is your "natural state" - who you are when you're most comfortable in your own skin.

When we think of personality as being our nature, that is to say, it is the way we operate when we're most relaxed with ourselves.   It's the way we're "wired."  You would not expect a newborn baby lion to act the same as a newborn fawn.   They have different "natures" or temperaments.  If you were to approach them, you would do so differently because they are in fact different!   You would adapt and flex to the needs of their true nature.

Everyone knows that you should approach certain animals differently and treat them differently, based upon what you know about them.  The same is true with people.  In order to have the best relationship possible with other people, you need to treat them based on how they are "wired."

With The DiSC Behavioral Model, we are looking at differences in behavioral styles.  We are not interested in labeling styles as "good or bad," or "right or wrong."

Our goal is to observe the differences in personality styles, and realize that different equals different, different does not equal wrong.

Use the DiSC Classic 2.0 to understand yourself, and then use the DiSC Action Planners (paper or online) to understand the "nature" of those you intereact with.  You can then form an action plan for increased effectiveness with people who are different from you.

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View sample DiSC Customer Service Action Planner

View sample DiSC Sales Action Planner

View sample Management Action Planner

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