Do it right and do it now

Do it right and do it NOW!

As a coach, it is important for me to continue my professional development.  At the weekend, I attended a fascinating study day to learn even more about DISC profiling, a service I now offer to my clients.

I have always been fascinated in people – how we work, how to communicate, how to motivate, how to inspire, how to challenge and it is different for every person that you meet. In the past I have studied Myers-Briggs, Belbin Team Roles, and De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. However DISC is relatively new to me; already I love it and the insight that can be applied.

On the study day, we learnt that there are two ‘basic’ types of people: the outgoing and the more reserved. Within those two types, we have a preference to be task or people-oriented.

This sets the scene for four styles:

D-Driver outgoing and task-focussed (driven, determined, doer)

I-Influencer outgoing and people-focussed (impulsive, influencing, enthusiastic)

S-Steady reserved and people-focussed (sincere, stable, steady)

C-Compliant reserved and task-focussed (consistent, creative, critical thinker)

A full DISC Profile Analysis will highlight which of these styles are strongest in you.  Many of us will be a blend – for example I am C-D.  I like accuracy, detail, structure, consistency, high quality and I am determined, driven, and a doer.  My motto:  “Do it right and do it now”.

What is great about DISC is that if we understand our own strengths, we have a better appreciation for how we like to communicate and how we like people to communicate with us.  We can understand and be more accepting of why some people ‘need’ the detail while others just want to get it done.  We can appreciate what frustrates or motivate others and then apply this knowledge to the way we are at work as well as at home.

Fascinating isn’t it. If you would like to know more, give me a call.