Briefly about Everything DiSC®
Here is a short summary of the document, "About Everything DiSC®:Theory and Research," which describes the key aspects of a DiSC® profile:
What is DiSC®?
DiSC® is a personality assessment tool that measures individual preferences and tendencies across four styles:
- Dominance,
- influence,
- Steadiness, and
- Conscientiousness.
Each style represents a blend of two dimensions:
- Vertical Dimension / Tempo axis and
- Horizontal Dimension / Focus axis
The model is circumplex which illustrates that styles blend into one another; therefore, individuals are not just strictly one style but will have traits from neighboring styles.
There are different DiSC® profiles tailored to the user’s role (leader, manager, employee, or salesperson), providing a very useful and practical result.
DiSC® uses adaptive testing and advanced algorithms, which provides a more correct placement of the respondent’s DiSC® -dot.
DiSC® Theory and Dimensions:
The model is two-dimensional:
- Vertical Dimension/ Tempo axis (Careful-Bold): Ranges from active and bold to careful and thoughtful.
- Horizontal Dimension / Focus axis (Questioning-Accepting): Ranges from questioning and challenging to accepting and agreeable.
The Four DiSC® Styles:
- D (Dominance): Active and questioning; direct, forceful, outspoken.
- i (Influence): Active and accepting; outgoing, enthusiastic, lively.
- S (Steadiness): Thoughtful and accepting; gentle, accommodating, patient.
- C (Conscientiousness): Thoughtful and questioning; analytical, reserved, precise.
The “Stretch” Concept:
Everyone has a “home base” or comfort zone within their DiSC®-style.
“Stretch” refers to the extent an individual can adapt to other styles depending on their position in the circle. Those closer to the center typically have more flexibility.
Research and Validation:
The document emphasizes the reliability and validity of the DiSC® assessment.
Reliability is established through test-retest reliability and internal consistency (alpha). Both showed high values, demonstrating consistent and dependable measurement.
Validity is supported by examining correlations between adjacent and opposite scales, aligning with the theoretical model.
In short, the document presents Everything DiSC® as a reliable and valid assessment tool grounded in research, providing insightful information on individual preferences and how those preferences interact in various workplace contexts.
Read more in the document “About Everything DiSC®: Theory and Research”: (opens as pdf in a new window – available in English only)
