Advancing From
A Graph To A Circumplex
The DiSC model has been used for decades to help people understand themselves and others. Practitioners continue to find ways to make the model simpler, more intuitive, & more relevant, while still enhancing the richness of insight that has made DiSC so popular.
The traditional way to represent the DiSC model is a line-graph format, as presented within many Inscape Publishing products, such as the DiSC Classic profile. This line graph representation of DiSC, however, is only one of many ways to discuss DiSC & present a participant with his/her DiSC style.
The earliest representation of the DiSC model, as described by William Marston in his book, The Emotions of Normal People, was a circle.
Hearkening back to the roots of DiSC, the DiSC circle, or "circumplex", provides an intuitive way to show a participant her or his location within the DiSC model. This representation of DiSC is used within the Everything DiSC profiles.
Although the circular representation of DiSC is designed to be simple & intuitive, it also conveys a great deal of information about a person’s DiSC style at a glance. To start, the angular location of a person’s dot indicates the person’s primary DiSC style. Many people also lean toward a second DiSC style. The distance from the dot to the center of the circle also communicates important information about the person’s DiSC style. A person whose dot is close to the outer edge of the circle is probably very committed to his/her DiSC style. The shading within the circle reinforces this principle.
Newer Representation
Offers Many Advantages
Relationships
One of the most powerful aspects of the DiSC circle is that it allows us to show the relationship between two or more people in a straightforward, visual manner.
Group Dynamics
The circular representation of DiSC also allows participants to quickly gauge the composition of their group and see the implications of that composition.
Adaptation & Stress
For years, consultants, coaches, & facilitators have used DiSC to help people recognize the occasional need to adapt their DiSC style to the people or situations around them. The Everything DiSC profiles use shading to help participants understand the areas on the DiSC map where they might have difficulty stretching or "flexing."
Integration Of The Four Styles
Instead of presenting the four DiSC styles as four separate traits, the circular model shows the true continuous nature of DiSC.
Memorability
Even though the line-graph representation of DiSC has proven to be incredibly powerful, the circular representation presents the DiSC model in a way that is even more intuitive and memorable without sacrificing the richness of information.
Application Layers
DiSC has proven to be very powerful in giving people a language to discuss their differences. The model helps people not only understand those differences, but value them. In a more sophisticated marketplace, however, companies often want to take DiSC even farther. Organizations routinely use DiSC to train salespeople, managers, customer service agents, leaders, etc. With the circular DiSC map, we are able to create an application layer for the DiSC model that helps participants see the immediate relevance of DiSC to their field, such as sales or management.
Learn More About This Upgrade
For a complete overview of this upgrade in DiSC model formats, please see, "How My Graph Became A Dot." To learn more about the DiSC products that apply this newest circular DiSC model, please read on...
Everything DiSC:
Application Library Profiles
Newest.
Specialized.
Personalized.
In-Depth.
Everything DiSC Profiles use a research-validated online assessment to create a personalized profile. These personalized profiles give learners insight into their own behavior and help them understand others, so they can connect better. Application-specific tips, strategies and action plans help learners become more effective. All Everything DiSC Profiles include access to follow-up reports.
5 Powerful Profiles Have It All!
NEW! Everything DiSC: WORK OF LEADERS
Based on best practices, our newest leadership development solution connects to real-world demands, generating powerful conversations that provide a clear path for action.
NEW! Everything DiSC: 363 FOR LEADERS
Combines the best of 360s with the simplicity and power of DiSC, plus three personalized strategies for improving leadership effectiveness. For anyone who wants to use 360° feedback as part of their leadership development, whether an emerging leader or an experienced executive.
Can be used with everyone in an organization, regardless of title or role, to build more effective relationships, and improve the quality of the workplace.
Teaches managers how to bring out the best in each employee. They learn how to read employee styles and adapt their own styles to manage more effectively.
Teaches salespeople how to connect better with their customers by understanding their DiSC sales style, understanding their customers’ buying styles, and adapting their sales style to meet their customers’ buying styles.
Exclusive Follow-Up Reports
Everything DiSC: SUPPLEMENT For FACILITATORS
Have you ever struggled with coaching a person through their Everything DiSC Profile when their dot is close to the center of the circle? Or when you’re trying to explain to someone who had an Appraiser DiSC® Classical pattern about why their Everything DiSC dot is only in the “i” quadrant? There’s a new tool to help you through these complex discussions! Provides more detailed data about an Everything DiSC Assessment and helps facilitate a richer discussion about a respondent’s DiSC style, including unexpected items. It's free, and there's unlimited access with all Everything DiSC profiles, excluding Everything DiSC 363® for Leaders.
Provides an at-a-glance view of any group of respondents and their individual Everything DiSC maps. No limit to the number of respondents included in the report. Unlimited access with all Everything DiSC profiles. Just select any group of people who have taken an Everything DiSC assessment to get a snapshot of each group member's name and each of their Everything DiSC maps. It's free, and there's no limit to the number of people you can include in the report!
Everything DiSC: 363 FOR LEADERS / COACHING SUPPLEMENT
Additional information for coaches to use when preparing to provide leaders with their Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders feedback. Exclusively for the Everything DiSC 363 for Leaders Profile. Available at no additional charge!
Everything DiSC: COMPARISON REPORT
Follow-up reports that can be created for any two participants to illustrate their similarities and differences. Unlimited access available at no additional charge with all Application Library profiles!
Everything DiSC: SALES / CUSTOMER INTERACTION MAP
Personalized follow-up interaction maps to help salespeople navigate from their sales styles to their real-life customers’ buying styles. Exclusively for the Everything DiSC Sales Profile. Unlimited access available at no additional charge!
Everything DiSC: FACILITATOR REPORT
Provides a composite of your group's DiSC styles and information on how DiSC styles can impact your organization’s culture. Includes the names and styles of each participant. Sold separately.
Everything DiSC: GROUP CULTURE REPORT
Helps you determine the group’s DiSC culture, explore its advantages and disadvantages, discuss its effect on group members, and examine its influence on decision making and risk taking. Sold separately.
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