| Have you ever noticed a coworker pairing that doesn’t make sense on paper, but thrives in real life? Maybe a chatty team member increases their engagement when working with a shy peer, or a low-key manager connects well with their forceful, ambitious direct report.
These connections happen because of behavior. Whether very similar or entirely different, every behavioral type can benefit from examining their correlation with others.
We have a way to make this observation easy. Their DISC assessment features the DISC wheel, a visual tool that divides behavioral style into 60 segments on a circular map. Based on assessment results, the wheel plots a person's natural and adapted behavioral styles. This lets you discover what styles you’re closest to and what styles are your complete opposite.
“There’s a lot of benefit of looking ‘across the wheel’,” said Shaunna Adinolfi, Director of Partner Growth at TTI Success Insights. “In training, I have people look at the DISC wheel to find the behavioral type that is least like them and compliment something about their behavior. It’s a great way to open eyes and change perspectives about differences.”
Read on to learn about the behavioral types that complement yours; you might be surprised.
What are the Behavioral Types of DISC? Dominance measures how someone responds to problems and challenges. - Direct communicators (high D) are ambitious, forceful, decisive, strong-willed, independent, and goal-oriented. They tend to seek out leadership positions and enjoy clear, brief conversations.
- Reflective communicators (low D) are cooperative, low-key, modest, and mild. They tend to engage people by being agreeable and outcome-focused.
Influence measures how someone chooses to influence people and contacts. - Outgoing communicators (high I) are people-oriented, optimistic, and enthusiastic. They are creative problem solvers and are skilled at negotiating conflict.
- Reserved communicators (low I) are restrained, controlled, and socially discreet. They prefer logic and data over an emotional approach.
Steadiness measures how someone responds to pace and consistency. - Steady communicators (high S) are considerate, slower paced, and appreciate clearly outlined expectations.
- Dynamic communicators (low S) are open and confident when it comes to sharing information. They prefer lively, fast-paced conversations.
Compliance measures how someone handles procedures and constraints. - Precise communicators (high C) are dependent, neat, careful, and compliant. They want to get the job done right.
- Pioneering communicators (low C) are independent, unconventional, and outspoken. They like finding the best outcome with the best possible means, no matter how random.
If you want to unlock the power of DISC for yourself or your team, we can help.
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